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Lotus blooms in Bihar

PM's development, anti-corruption message puts BJP in pole position

Lotus blooms in Bihar
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 12:42 AM IST

Bihar Election result LIVE: Victory of development works , says PM Modi

Bihar election result LIVE updates: Nitish Kumar- led NDA is back in power in Bihar with a slender majority. Tejashwi Yadav-led RJD emerged as single largest party with 75 seats

Bihar Election result LIVE: Victory of development works , says PM Modi
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 8:02 PM IST

NDA gets simple majority in Bihar; BJP comes out with flying colours

The saffron party, which had contested 110 seats, won 72 and was leading in another two while the JD(U) which fought 115, won only 42 and was ahead in another

NDA gets simple majority in Bihar; BJP comes out with flying colours
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 3:26 AM IST

LJP hurts JDU; party says Nitish targeted as part of 'sinister' campaign

Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan appeared to be succeeding in damaging Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led party by playing a major role in its poor show in many seats

LJP hurts JDU; party says Nitish targeted as part of 'sinister' campaign
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 2:03 AM IST

NDA holds edge in Bihar thriller: BJP, RJD fight for single-largest party

Although it is unlikely that RJD will be able to get the numbers to form the government, the performance of Tejashwi Yadav has been notable

NDA holds edge in Bihar thriller: BJP, RJD fight for single-largest party
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 1:32 AM IST

People of Bihar rejected politics of casteism, imposed faith in Modi: BJP

The party leaders and ministers also credited the victory in Bihar to the Modi government's success in navigating the country during the Covid-19 crisis

People of Bihar rejected politics of casteism, imposed faith in Modi: BJP
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 1:29 AM IST

What next for Bihar after fierce election: Time to celebrate or deliberate?

The human development index has been steadily improving, but also shows that the gap between Bihar and the national HDI rose under the Lalu regime

What next for Bihar after fierce election: Time to celebrate or deliberate?
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 6:05 AM IST

Bihar election 2020 results: Nitish Kumar likely to stay CM candidate

As the alliance heads for victory, the cry within the BJP to dump Nitin is expected to get louder.

Bihar election 2020 results: Nitish Kumar likely to stay CM candidate
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 12:01 AM IST

Bihar election: BJP emerging as largest party, NDA ahead of Grand Alliance

The trend comes after the counting of votes in the first four hours till 12 noon

Bihar election: BJP emerging as largest party, NDA ahead of Grand Alliance
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 1:03 PM IST

Bihar elections: NDA crosses halfway mark while leading on 125 seats

The National Democratic Alliance has crossed halfway mark as per the Election Commission of India's latest trends for 238 of 243 seats at around 11

Bihar elections: NDA crosses halfway mark while leading on 125 seats
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 12:42 PM IST

Bihar polls: In early trends, NDA leads in 15 seats, Grand Alliance in 9

The NDA is leading in 15 seats, while the Grand Alliance is ahead in nine constituencies, as per the early trends of counting in Bihar assembly polls

Bihar polls: In early trends, NDA leads in 15 seats, Grand Alliance in 9
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 10:04 AM IST

Bihar election: Counting begins on 243 seats; results likely to be delayed

The exercise will decide the electoral fate of over 3,700 candidates who are in the race to win the 243 seats of the state assembly

Bihar election: Counting begins on 243 seats; results likely to be delayed
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 8:52 AM IST

Bihar: A loss in the state today can turn attention to Modi govt's policies

Losing the state amid soaring unemployment and an economy experiencing the sharpest dive in decades will be a setback for Modi, who invested a lot of political capital in the campaign.

Bihar: A loss in the state today can turn attention to Modi govt's policies
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 7:39 AM IST

Bihar election result 2020: Know date, time, exit poll prediction and more

Bihar election result 2020: From date, time and counting of votes to security arrangement for EVMs, here's all you need to know

Bihar election result 2020: Know date, time, exit poll prediction and more
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 5:57 AM IST

Tejashwi or Nitish? Bihar set to know amid predictions of change

Counting will be taken up at 55 centres across 38 districts where the outcome will decide the fate of the Nitish Kumar government that has helmed the state for a decade and half

Tejashwi or Nitish? Bihar set to know amid predictions of change
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 12:40 AM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar greets BJP veteran L K Advani on his 93rd birthday

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi on Sunday greeted veteran BJP leader L K Advani on his 93rd birthday, and prayed for his good health and long life. Notably, Kumar had served as the railway minister in the erstwhile Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, when Advani was the deputy prime minister. "Best wishes to senior leader Shri L K Advani on his birthday. Wish him a healthy and long life," Kumar tweeted. Modi, taking to Twitter, said, "Wishing a very happy birthday to our guide, our inspiration, great nationalist leader and former deputy prime minister L K Advani. Praying for your good health and long life." Advani, the longest-serving president of the BJP, is credited with charting the path for his party to grow from the margins of national politics to become its leading player, before coming to power in the 90s.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar greets BJP veteran L K Advani on his 93rd birthday
Updated On : 08 Nov 2020 | 2:38 PM IST

Exit polls project a clear edge for RJD-led alliance over NDA in Bihar

Many exit polls gave the RJD-led alliance an edge over the ruling NDA, while at least three predicted a clear majority for the 'Mahagathbandhan' which has projected Tejashwi Yadav as its CM face

Exit polls project a clear edge for RJD-led alliance over NDA in Bihar
Updated On : 07 Nov 2020 | 9:34 PM IST

Exit Polls 2020 LIVE updates: Setback for Nitish, Tejashwi-era in Bihar?

Bihar Election Result 2020 LIVE updates: Stay tuned for Bihar election exit polls and result 2020

Exit Polls 2020 LIVE updates: Setback for Nitish, Tejashwi-era in Bihar?
Updated On : 07 Nov 2020 | 8:51 PM IST

55.22% voter turnout in Bihar polls phase-3, figure may go up: EC

Over 55% voter turnout was registered in phase three of the Bihar assembly elections with the Election Commission noting that the figures are likely to go up later in the evening

55.22% voter turnout in Bihar polls phase-3, figure may go up: EC
Updated On : 07 Nov 2020 | 7:28 PM IST

Trump's imminent loss in US polls definite blow to right-wing forces: CPI

The CPI said that the imminent defeat of President Trump in the US election was a "definite blow" to the right-wing forces and their policies, adding that this would be replicated in the Bihar polls

Trump's imminent loss in US polls definite blow to right-wing forces: CPI
Updated On : 07 Nov 2020 | 7:20 PM IST