No terrorist can escape after striking anywhere on Indian soil: PM

We blew away Pak missiles like pieces of straw GAYAJI/BEGUSARAI (Bihar), Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Bihar, where assembly elections are due later this year, and charged the INDIA bloc with trying to protect infiltrators and shielding those with corruption taint. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO In what could be one of his last tours of the State before polls are announced by the Election Commission, Modi inaugurated projects [] The post No terrorist can escape after striking anywhere on Indian soil: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Opposition afraid for its netas... we have seen files being signed from jail: PM Modi

If a government employee is imprisoned for 50 hours, then he loses his job automatically, be it a driver, a clerk or a peon. But a CM, a minister, or even a PM, can enjoy staying in govt even from jail... Some time ago, we saw how files were being signed from jail and govt orders were given from jail, Modi said at a rally in Magadh University, Bodh Gaya.

Lingayats, Vokkaligas hold meetings ahead of re-enumeration of castes in Karnataka

Two disgruntled RJD MLAs turn up at PM's rally in Bihar

Two RJD MLAs, Vibha Devi and Prakash Veer, attended Prime Minister Modi's rally in Gayaji, fueling speculation of a potential switch to the NDA before the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

Rahul calls Modi vote chor, questions PMs silence on election fraud charge during Bihar visit

PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modis silence over alleged vote theft in Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, saying the Prime Minister had failed to answer his questions on the issue. Responding to Modis remarks on the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls during his visit to Gaya in Bihar, Rahul alleged that the Prime Minister was deliberately silent on the contentious matter. The SIR is an attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP and the EC to steal your votes. They are trying their best to snatch your voting rights. The 'vote chor' came to Gayaji, but he did not say even a word on his government's attempt to steal votes with the help of the EC, Gandhi said during his Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bhagalpur. The truth is that the Prime Minister, along with the Election Commission of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party, are bent on destroying democracy and the Constitution, and snatching away the votes of the people, he said. Rahul accused Modi of seeking to dismantle the constitutional principle of one person, one vote. He cited the example of a Congress supporter whose name was deleted from the electoral rolls during the first phase of the revision exercise. With SIR, the Modi government, in collusion with the Election Commission of India, was disenfranchising people who are supporters of Congress or RJD, the Lok Sabha LoP said. Vote Chori is an attack on the Constitution of India. The INDIA bloc will not allow the BJP to steal voting rights of the people of Bihar, he added. Speaking at a rally in Bihar, Modi in an indirect reference to SIR said, There is one more threat -- that of infiltrators (ghuspaithiye) that our nation faces, which I also spoke about in my Independence Day speech. They cannot be allowed to partake of the resources of our country. I have, therefore, called for a demography mission. But the Congress and the RJD want to protect these infiltrators for the sake of their vote bank politics. The allusion was to one of the stated objectives of SIR being the removal of names of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar from the electoral rolls. The EC, which has ordered the exercise in Bihar ahead of assembly polls, has made it clear that SIR will be undertaken across the country in due course. However, the INDIA bloc has been alleging that the exercise in Bihar was aimed at helping the BJP-led NDA in assembly polls through wrongful deletion of names of voters. During a stopover near Nathnagar in Bhagalpur, Rahul introduced a former Agniveer, Amarnath Jaiswal, who had suffered a serious hand injury and lost a finger in the line of duty. Jaiswal was discharged from the Army within two years, without any of the benefits that a regular soldier would have received in such circumstances. Rahul said the Modi government had closed avenues for the youth, calling the Agniveer scheme ill-advised and pointing to Jaiswals plight as an example of how recruits were left without support after service, even in cases of disability. He also said the government had crippled small and medium businesses through demonetisation, compounding unemployment. On the sixth day of his Yatra, the march passed through Bhagalpur, where large crowds gathered, chanting 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhor' in reference to alleged electoral fraud in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Bihar Chief Minister Promises 50,000 Jobs Before Elections, 1 Crore In 5 Years

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, while sharing the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bodh Gaya, made significant announcements aimed at the youth and for the welfare of the people.

PM Modi Inaugurates Aunta-Simaria Bridge In Bihar's Gaya | Video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the AuntaSimaria bridge over River Ganga in Bihar on Friday.

PM Modi unveils Rs 13,000 crore projects in Bihar; defends anti-corruption bills, vows action on infiltrators

PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the Opposition for opposing the three Constitution Amendment Bills introduced in the parliament. The bills aim for the removal of Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and ministers if they are arrested or kept in custody for serious criminal charges for 30 consecutive days. Modi was addressing a rally in Bihars Gaya Ji where he launched several development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore. He also flagged off two new trains. We know why the Opposition leaders are scared of these laws? he said, in an oblique reference to several Opposition leaders being involved in corruption. He claimed that the Opposition leaders were criticising him and even abusing him for bringing the strict laws against corruption. He sought to know from the crowd gathered at the venue whether it was justified to run the government, issue orders and dispose of important files from the jail. The crowd answered in negative by waiving their hands. PM Modi said that action is initiated against a government employee if he was jailed for 50 hours. Then why this rule should not apply to PM, CM or ministers. If a government employee is imprisoned for 50 hours, then he is suspended automatically, be it a driver, a clerk or a peon. But a CM, a minister, or even a PM can enjoy staying in the government even from jail, he contended. He further said Some time ago, we saw how files were being signed from jail and how government orders were given from jail. If leaders have such an attitude, how can we fight corruption? The NDA government has brought a law against corruption, and the Prime Minister also comes under this purview, he remarked. NDA allies JD(U), TDP cagey on bills to remove arrested ministers While targeting Congress and RJD for indulging in corruption when they were in power both at the Centre and also in the state, Modi said that his government had faced not a single case of corruption but there was a long list of corruption during the 60-65 years rule of the Congress at the centre. What to speak about the corruption when RJD was in power, as every child was also aware of it, he remarked. He said that the fight against corruption would reach its logical conclusion only if nobody was kept out of its scope. Modi said that the demographic mission would be launched in bordering districts of Bihar as large-scale infiltration was happening there. He also cautioned people against the appeasement policy of Congress and RJD, claiming that they could go to any low for vote bank. He vowed to drive out infiltrators from Bihar and the country as well. He said if RJD-Congress comes to power again in Bihar, the state would be pushed to backwardness again. He hailed the chief minister Nitish Kumar for carrying out development in every sphere be it education, health and infrastructure. The double engine government has put the state on development path and it should continue, he added.

Photos: PM Modi flays INDIA bloc for opposing SIR

Gayaji (Bihar): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday charged the INDIA bloc with opposing moves aimed at rooting out corruption in higher echelons of power and steps taken to tackle threat posed to the nations demography from infiltrators. The PM made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by his government earlier Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

RJD, Congress Oppose 130th Amendment Bill to Shield Tainted Leaders: PM

GAYAJI (BIHAR), Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the RJD and the Congress, alleging that the opposing parties were against the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill as most of their leaders were either in jail or out on bail. The Bill proposes the removal of the Prime Minister, chief [] The post RJD, Congress Oppose 130th Amendment Bill to Shield Tainted Leaders: PM appeared first on Northlines .

Bihar polls: 2 RJD MLAs on PM Narendra Modis stage in Gaya spark buzz

Two RJD legislators, Bibha Devi and Prakash Veer, were seen on Prime Minister Modi's stage in Gaya, causing embarrassment for the RJD, especially after Modi's criticism of their appeasement politics. Bibha Devi is the wife of a former RJD MLA acquitted in a rape case, while Prakash Veer is unlikely to be renominated.

RJD, Cong Against 130th Constitution Amendment Bill As Its Leaders Either In Jail Or Out On Bail: PM

GAYAJI (BIHAR), Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the RJD and the Congress, alleging that the opposing parties were against the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill as most of their leaders were either in jail or out on bail. The Bill proposes the removal of the Prime Minister, chief ministers and ministers if they are arrested or detained for 30 days over serious charges. Addressing a rally in Gayaji after inaugurating several projects, PM [] The post RJD, Cong Against 130th Constitution Amendment Bill As Its Leaders Either In Jail Or Out On Bail: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Op Sindoor has drawn new line of India's defence policy; no adversary will be left unpunished: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi, addressing a gathering in Gaya, Bihar, declared that Operation Sindoor has redefined India's defence policy, ensuring adversaries face consequences, even in the deepest hideouts.

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of development projects worth around 13,000 crore in Bihar; slams previous Congress-RJD regime for no projects in State

The Prime Minister flagged off two trains Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and Delhi and Buddhist Circuit Train between Vaishali and Koderma

PM Launches Rs 6,880-Cr Buxar Thermal Power Plant, Other Projects In Bihar

Gayaji (Bihar), Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched several projects, including the Rs 6,880-crore Buxar thermal power plant, from Bihars Gayaji district on Friday, officials said. The PM also flagged off two trains Amrit Bharat Express between Gayaji and Delhi and Buddhist Circuit train between Vaishali and Koderma. The latter will give a boost to tourism and pilgrimage across key Buddhist sites in the region. The Buxar thermal power plant will significantly enhance power generation capacity, [] The post PM Launches Rs 6,880-Cr Buxar Thermal Power Plant, Other Projects In Bihar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

PM Modi launches 6,880-crore Buxar power plant, inaugurates key projects in Bihar

The PM also flagged off two trains Amrit Bharat Express (GayajiDelhi) and the Buddhist Circuit train (VaishaliKoderma), aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting tourism

Lalu Yadav attacks PM Modis Gaya visit

Patna: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, political sparring has intensified with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav launching a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his visit to Gaya on Friday. Lalu Prasad Yadav took to X, posting a message and a video. He said in Hindi (loosely translated), Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

LIVE | PM Modi launches Rs 13,000-cr projects in Bihar; inaugurates Aunta-Simaria Bridge in Gaya Ji

PM Modi to launch Rs 13,000-cr projects in Bihar; infra, health & power in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar on Friday, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for development projects exceeding Rs 13,000 crore. The projects span across Gayaji, Patna, and Begusarai, encompassing power, infrastructure, and healthcare initiatives. He will also flag off new trains and participate in a housewarming ceremony for PMAY beneficiaries.

PM to visit Bihar to launch Rs 13,000-cr projects, address rally

PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on Friday, where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore, officials said. During his nearly four-hour tour of Bihar, the PM will undertake whistle-stop visits to Gayaji, Patna and Begusarai districts. The trip will begin at Gayaji, where []

PM Modi to perform Pind Daan of Nitish Kumar's politics: Lalu Prasad Yadav ahead of PM's Bihar visit

Ahead of Narendra Modi's Bihar visit, Lalu Prasad Yadav mocked the Prime Minister. Yadav claimed Modi will perform the 'Pind Daan' of Nitish Kumar's politics. Modi is set to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 13,000 crore in Gaya. Prashant Kishor criticized the visit, questioning its benefits for Bihar's unemployment and migration issues.

'There is no benefit to Prime Minister Modi's visits here': Prashant Kishor on PM Modi's visit to Bihar today

Prashant Kishor criticized Narendra Modi's upcoming Bihar visit. He stated it would not address Bihar's core issues. These include unemployment and migration. Kishor highlighted Modi's previous visits lacked solutions. Modi is scheduled to inaugurate development projects in Gaya. He will also launch train services. Additionally, Modi will inaugurate the Aunta-Simaria bridge. He will also launch Kolkata metro projects.

Kashi to Gaya spl bus during Pitra Paksh

In sixth visit to Bihar this year, PM to visit Gaya ji, unveil bridge over Ganga in Mokama

The PM earlier this year visited Motihari, Bhagalpur, Madhubani, Rohtas, and Siwan districts to address public meetings, lay foundation stones, and unveil several large projects

PM set to launch power, tourism & industrial projects from Gaya today

14 Teams, 84 Seats: PM Modi Set For NDA's Bihar Blitz, To Arrive In Gaya On August 22

As part of the NDA's strategy, PM Modi will visit Gaya on August 22, and from August 23, the alliance will officially begin its election campaign in Bihar.

Ahmedabad murder case: Junior student confesses of killing senior in new CHILLING chats, says, 'Ab jo hogaya, vo hogaya...'

A class 10 student Nayan, of Seventh Day School in the Khokhra area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad was stabbed to death by a Class 8 student after an altercation between the two students. the chilling chats between the accused and his friend have been revealed. What did the friend of accused asked?

Crowds swell as Rahul yatra raises pitch over Bihar SIR

PATNA: The ongoing 16-day, 3,000-km Yatra of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been drawing massive crowds in Bihar, with people lining the roads, waving flags, and cheering him. Hundreds of young people were seen clicking selfies, while Rahul himself appeared overwhelmed by the response. On Tuesday, the Yatra moved from Gaya towards Nawada and Sheikhpura. In Nawada, Rahul addressed a public meeting on the third day of the march before continuing his journey. The programme has been running behind schedule, as Rahul makes frequent unscheduled halts to meet people personally. Some, however, were left disappointed. I wanted to take a selfie with Rahul Gandhi, but could not because of the rush. I dont know if Ill ever get the chance again, said Sangeeta Kumari, 21, a student from Nawada. Her cousin Raj Kishore, a 24-year-old UPSC aspirant, was luckier. I jostled with Congress workers to get close. The security was tight, but I managed to take a photo with him, he said. Both Nawada and Sheikhpura were decorated with the flags of the INDIA bloc partners in a show of solidarity. Rahul was accompanied by RJDs Tejashwi Yadav, CPI-MLs Dipankar Bhattacharya, and VIP leader Mukesh Sahani. Women in large numbers turned up near the welcome arches. Traders and farmers travelled from far-off areas to see him. It feels like a dream come true, said Pappu Kumar, 38, a small trader from Barbigha. Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Bhattacharya, and Sahani were accorded a warm welcome by district unit workers of the Opposition alliance. I have heard about Rahul Gandhi, but I never got a chance to meet him. He is raising the issue of manipulation of votes by the BJP in the upcoming election, remarked Ganesh Ram, a resident of Barbigha. Dipankar Bhattacharya told reporters that the Yatra has raised hopes among people. It is not just about elections, but about change in governance, he said. During a stopover, Rahul invited a local youth, Subodh Kumar, to share his grievance. Kumar alleged that his name was deleted from the voters list despite his having voted last year. Rahul accused the BJP of stealing votes in partnership with the Election Commission. We will not let them steal a single vote from Bihar, he told the cheering crowd.

All Lavasa suitors raise offers in third round; Valor Estates leads

The competition for Lavasa Corp intensifies as Valor Estates, Welspun-Ashdan combine, and Yogayatan Group raise their bids. Valor Estates leads with 946 crore. Welspun consortium scores higher based on the evaluation matrix. Yogayatan Group had previously opposed revised bids. The creditor's decision to extend the resolution timeline led to this third round. Any legal challenges could further delay the process.

Over 12,000 trains to be operated for Bihar during Diwali, Chhath: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Railway Ministry will operate over 12,000 trains for Bihar during Diwali and Chhath. A new Amrit Bharat train will connect Delhi and Gaya. A Vande Bharat train between Purnia and Patna will soon be launched. The Ministry has planned a Buddha Circuit train connecting Nalanda and Rajgir.

Lucknow Diary | Akhilesh takes torch against EC forward

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has mounted a sharp challenge against the Election Commission of India (ECI). His move coincides with Congress MP Rahul Gandhis Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, a 16-day, 1,300 km campaign through more than 20 districts. The SP has doubled down on its vote chori allegations, accusing the EC of hiding facts. When Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar denied receiving affidavits on voter fraud from Uttar Pradesh, Yadav demanded that the poll body itself submit an affidavit to back its claim. If the EC says it has not received our affidavits, what about the receipts we hold? he asked. Karikot carves a niche for itself in rural tourism Karikot, a village near the India-Nepal border in UPs Bahraich district, has become a beacon for rural tourism. Its recognition by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism, India Foundation Award 2025, has placed it on the global map. To be conferred in New Delhi on Sept 13 at the BLTM Trade Show, the award honours community-driven models. The villagers, with the backing of the tourism department, have opened homestays and launched border tourism projects. Women and youth have gained livelihoods through showcasing cuisine, crafts, and folk traditions. The Tharu tribal communitys involvement has been crucial. SBSP set to be a key ally for BJP beyond UP A rally in Bihars Arwal district on August 24 by the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), led by O.P. Rajbhar, will have a prominent guest: Home Minister Amit Shah. The event may signal the BJP-SBSP alliances expansion into the state, which faces Assembly elections later this year. Rajbhar has identified nearly 29 constituenciesincluding Sasaram, West Champaran, Nawada, Nalanda, Gaya, Aurangabad, and Bettiahfor contest. We seek close coordination with the BJP and a fair number of seats, Rajbhar said, while confirming talks with the partys top leadershipthe move positions SBSP as a strategic ally for the BJP beyond Uttar Pradesh. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com

BJP-EC will 'steal your voter ID first, then ration card, land': Rahul warns Bihar voters amid SIR row

PATNA: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday warned Bihar voters that deletions from draft rolls were part of the BJP and Election Commission's larger design and cautioning that after their votes, their ration cards and land will also be taken away. First, they will steal your voter ID, then your ration card and then they will snatch your land and give it to Adani and Ambani, he told a public gathering in Nawada on the third day of his Voter Adhikar Yatra , launched from Sasaram in Rohtas district on Sunday. , : ' ' @RahulGandhi , pic.twitter.com/P3MeZQlbyK Congress (@INCIndia) August 19, 2025 Rahul received a rousing welcome from the crowd on his way to Nawada from Gaya, where he had addressed a rally earlier in the day. The 16-day, 3,000-km Yatra has drawn large crowds, with people lining the roads and cheering. Hundreds of youths were seen taking selfies with the Congress leader. With frequent and unscheduled stops, the Yatra has been running behind schedule as Rahul insists on meeting as many people as possible. Some women expressed disappointment at not being able to get close to him because of the heavy rush. I wanted to take a selfie with Rahul Gandhi. But sorry to say that I could not do so because of huge rush during the Yatra, which crossed Nawada on Tuesday. I dont know whether I will get an opportunity next time to see him from close and have a selfie with him, said Sangeeta Kumari, 21, an undergraduate student of Nawada. Her cousin Raj Kishore, 24, a UPSC aspirant, was more fortunate. I had to jostle with supporters and workers of the Congress party to reach close to the leader. His security personnel did not allow anybody to reach close to him. But I somehow managed to click a photo with him, he told this reporter. Nawada town was draped in the flags of INDIA bloc partners as a show of solidarity. Rahul was accompanied by Tejashwi Prasad Yadav of the RJD, CPI-ML leader Dipankar Bhattacharya, VIP chief Mukesh Sahani and other senior leaders. At some places, residents watched from rooftops of multi-storey buildings. During a stopover in Nawada, Rahul invited Subodh Kumar, a member of the crowd, to speak. Kumar said his name had been deleted from the voter list despite voting in last years parliamentary elections and serving as a polling agent. Rahul told the gathering that there were lakhs of others like Subodh whose names had been struck off the rolls. He alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party had entered into a partnership with the Election Commission of India to steal the votes of the people of Bihar. You agree that they are stealing your votes does Bihar agree? he asked, as the crowd responded with a resounding yes. He went on to accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Election Commissioners of being complicit in the conspiracy. But, he asserted: Wemyself, Tejashwi, and other INDIA bloc leaderswill not let them steal even a single vote from Bihar. Rahul said the Voter Adhikar Yatra was being taken out precisely for this reason, citing examples of Maharashtra, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, where he alleged the BJP, in collusion with the Election Commission of India, had stolen elections. He assured people that the INDIA bloc would not allow that to happen in Bihar. Partnership between EC-BJP; we'll not allow even one vote to be stolen in Bihar: Rahul Gandhi

Traffic restrictions in Gaya ahead of PM Modis visit

Bihar Cabinet: Hotels in Nalanda, Vaishali approved; fee for competitive exams reduced

PATNA: The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved the construction of two five-star hotels at Rajgir in Nalanda district and a five star resort in Vaishali district in PPP mode to provide better and quality accommodation to the tourists visiting these places. As per the tourism departments proposal, two five star hotels will be constructed on 10 acres of land near Mela Maidan in Rajgir in Nalanda district, while a five star resort will be developed on 10 acres of land at the recently inaugurated Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa in Vaishali district, Cabinet Secretariat Departments Additional Chief Secretary S Siddharth told reporters in a post cabinet briefing here. He added that the two hotels and a resort will be constructed and operated in accordance with the provisions of Infrastructure Development Enabling (Amendment) Act, 2023. He also added that the land will be provided on lease to the private developer which will carry out construction of hotels on the said land. Stating that a huge number of tourists visit several tourist places in Rajgir and Vaishali, Siddharth said that the construction of five-star hotels and a resort will provide better amenities and quality accommodation to tourists visiting the two aforementioned places. The decision to provide modern facilities and quality accommodation at tourist sites apart from the state capital will not only give boost to the tourism sector of the state but will also spur economic and social activities leading to creation of both employment and trade opportunities, a cabinet press note said. In another important decision, the cabinet also decided to reduce the fee to Rs 100 for candidates appearing for Preliminary Test (PT) whereas no examination fee will be charged for mains. The application fee for PT has been reduced to Rs 100 for various competitive exams such as Bihar Public Service Commission/Bihar Staff Selection Commission/Bihar Technical Service Commission/Bihar Police Sub-Ordinate Commission/Central Constable Selection Board, Bihar etc, ACS Siddharth said. While the candidates clearing PT will not be charged any fee for the mains examination. It may be noted that the Chief Minister in his independence day address announced about the fee reduction and fee waiver for PT and Mains exams held by various commissions to fill the different posts of government jobs. State teacher award amount doubled In another important decision, the cabinet gave its nod to education departments proposal to double the amount of State Teacher Award from Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000. The award is given by the state government to teachers of primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary government schools for developing quality education system and also to motivate them for their good work, Siddharth said. Earlier, the number of recipients of the award used to be two-three but 42 teachers were given the state teacher award last year, he said. He also made it clear that the number of recipients could be more, depending on the availability of able teachers, as there is no cap with regard to how many teachers can be given this award. 2026 leave approved The cabinet also approved the list of holidays for the calendar year of 2026 which will be applicable in all the government offices and all the revenue magistrates' courts. There will be 24 holidays in 2026 declared under The Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 in Bihar. Besides, there will be one day holiday on April 1, 2026 for annual bank closing holiday. There will be 22 holidays in 2026 as per the list of optional/restricted holidays. Road construction The cabinet also sanctioned Rs 363.99 crore for the construction of a four-lane 7.40 km long road, including an ROB to connect Rajgir Sports Complex-cum-Rajgir International Cricket Stadium, ACS said. It also sanctioned Rs 539.19 crore for the construction of a 19.43 km long Salepur-Narsanda-Telmar-Karauta road (upto 224 km of NH-30), which will be converted into a four-lane road instead of two-lane road. The 19.43 km long stretch includes the construction of two flyovers, two major bridges, 13 minor bridges, 19 RCC box culvert and 34 pipe culvert. UPENDRA NATH VERMAS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY- A STATE FUNCTION It also decided to celebrate birth anniversary of late Upendra Nath Verma--educationist, social reformer, social worker- as state function every year on August 23, at a place where his statue has been installed on north west corner of Digghi talab in Gayaji town. Land transfer for BSAP headquarters and grid sub-station It also approved Revenue and Land Reforms Departments proposal to transfer 46 acres of land to the home department free of cost to construct Bihar Special Armed Police corps headquarters, while the department transferred another 2 acres of land to Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd, Patna on payment of Rs 2.25 crore for construction of 132/33 KV Grid Sub-Station at Mauza Rasulpur under Chausa circle of Madhepura district, ACS said. A total of 16 decisions were approved at todays cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

BJP using Nitish till Bihar polls: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar

Gaya Ji: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Tuesday claimed that the BJPs sole agenda is to use Nitish Kumar till the Bihar assembly elections and then discard him to install their own chief minister. In an interview with PTI on the sidelines of the Voter Adhikar Yatra, Kumar claimed that the people of Bihar are Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

BJP using Nitish till Bihar polls, will discard him and install own CM: Kanhaiya

GAYA JI, Aug 19: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Tuesday claimed that the BJPs sole agenda is to use Nitish Kumar till the Bihar assembly elections and then discard him to install their own Chief Minister. In an interview with PTI on the sidelines of the Voter Adhikar Yatra, Kumar claimed that the people of Bihar are still not ready to give direct leadership to the BJP and so it is attempting to form the government through the backdoor. He [] The post BJP using Nitish till Bihar polls, will discard him and install own CM: Kanhaiya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Partnership between EC-BJP; we'll not allow even one vote to be stolen in Bihar: Rahul Gandhi

NAWADA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that a partnership has been going on between the Election Commission and the BJP to steal votes, and asserted that the Mahagathbandhan will not allow even a single vote to be stolen in Bihar. Addressing a gathering at Bhagat Singh Chowk on the third day of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, Gandhi said the right to vote has been given to the people by the Constitution, and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Election Commissioners are snatching it away from them. This is your right, given to you by the Constitution, and Modi, Shah, and the Election Commissioners are snatching it away from you. (RJD's) Tejashwi (Yadav), I, and the other (Mahagathbandhan) leaders standing here want to tell them that we will not let you steal even a single vote in Bihar, Gandhi said. He alleged that the EC-BJP nexus has stolen elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. In Maharashtra, about 1 crore voters were mysteriously added between the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, Gandhi claimed. He said the Congress asked the EC to provide a machine-readable voters' list and CCTV footage, but the poll body refused. Now in Bihar, they are carrying out 'vote chori' in a new manner. They are doing this chori (theft) right before your eyes, but we will not let them steal votes, said the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Opposition holds protest against SIR in Parliament complex Warning the people, he said, First, your voter card will go. Then your ration card will go. And finally, your land will be handed over to Adani and Ambani, Gandhi alleged. This country belongs to farmers, labourers, small traders, and the youthnot to a few billionaires like Adani and Ambani, he added. Gandhi said all the wrong laws, including GST and demonetisation, were aimed at benefiting a few billionaires. You give money and resources, and yet the country cannot give you employment. This has to change, and that is why we have started this Voter Adhikar Yatra, he said in his address to the people, standing atop his vehicle, flanked by RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and CPI(ML) Liberation's Dipankar Bhattacharya. At the start of his address, Gandhi invited a person whose name had been removed from the voters list to speak. The person said he had been a polling agent in the Lok Sabha polls, but his name had been removed during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. There are lakhs of such people in Bihar who voted, but their names have now been cut from the voters list, Gandhi said. There is a partnership going on between the BJP and the Election Commission. They are colluding to indulge in vote chori, he charged. Asserting that vote chori is an attack on Bharat Mata , Gandhi on Monday had warned the Chief Election Commissioner and the two Election Commissioners of stern action once the INDIA bloc forms the government. Intensifying his attack on the Election Commission, Gandhi also said the whole country would demand an affidavit from the poll body and, if given time, his party would expose the vote chori in every Assembly and Lok Sabha constituency. On Tuesday, the Yatra began from Wazirganj in Gaya and entered Nawada later in the day. The Yatra will conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1. It is being undertaken in a hybrid modeon foot and by vehiclesimilar to Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Mumbai ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The Yatra will also pass through Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnea, Araria, and Supaul. Rahul Gandhi will become PM after next Lok Sabha polls: RJD's Tejashwi at Bihar rally

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Rahul Gandhi says not afraid of CEC warning, carries on with Vote Adhikar Yatra

PATNA: A day after the Chief Election Commissioner asked him to either submit an affidavit on his vote theft allegation or apologise within a week, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said neither he nor RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav nor Bihar is scared of any such threat. Speaking on the second day of his Vote Adhikar Yatra in Aurangabad-Gaya, Gandhi said, I am not scared of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah or the Election Commission. I will keep revealing the truth of vote theft. He added, We will ensure that the voting rights of people, especially the poor, dont get harmed. What I commit, I do it at all costs. Gandhi met voters whose names were deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Sunil Oraon, a landless worker in Aurangabad, said officials asked for land ownership papers, which he did not have. I have no land in my name. How can I hand over papers of land? In that case, I will lose my right to vote, he said, adding that he had voted in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Another daily wage worker said he could not provide land documents as he worked on others land. Yet another labourer alleged that names of only poor people were erased from the electoral rolls. Tejashwi Yadav, present with Gandhi, accused the Election Commission of asking poor people for documents they do not possess. Ranju Devi from Chasla village said six members of her family were removed from the electoral rolls despite voting multiple times in past elections. Gandhi later wrote on his WhatsApp channel: The SIR is a new weapon for vote theft. These people had cast their votes in 2024, but by the time of the Bihar assembly polls, their identity was erased from the democracy of India. The Vote Adhikar Yatra, launched from Sasaram on Sunday, will cover 25 districts and conclude on September 1 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

Rahul warns CEC, 2 ECs of stern action when INDIA bloc forms govt; says whole country will ask for affidavit from them

Gaya Ji (Bihar), Aug 19 (PTI) Asserting that vote chori is an attack on Bharat Mata, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday warned the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners of stern action when the INDIA bloc forms government. Intensifying his attack on the Election Commission, Gandhi also said the whole country would ask the poll body for an affidavit and if given time, his party would bring out the vote chori in every assembly and Lok Sabha constituency. The fresh attack on the EC by the Congress leader came a day after CEC Gyanesh Kumar served a

Rahul warns CEC, ECs of stern action if INDIA bloc takes power, says nation will demand them for affidavit

Asserting that vote chori is an attack on 'Bharat Mata', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday warned the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners of stern action when the INDIA bloc forms government. Intensifying his attack on the Election Commission, Gandhi also said the whole country would ask the poll body for an affidavit and if given time, his party would bring out the vote chori in every assembly and Lok Sabha constituency. The fresh attack on the EC by the Congress leader came a day after CEC Gyanesh Kumar served a seven-day ultimatum on him to submit a signed affidavit to back his vote theft claims, else his allegations will be considered baseless. Gandhi said that just like Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about special package, the poll body also brought in a ew special package for Bihar, which is named SIR (Special Intensive Revision), a ew form of vote theft. His remarks came on the second day of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' which began in Sasaram on Sunday and then moved to Aurangabad before reaching Gaya Ji on Monday. With RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, CPI (ML) Liberation's Dipankar Bhattacharya and Vikassheel Insan Party's Mukesh Sahani in tow, Gandhi resumed the second day from Dev Road, Kutumba and then moved to Rafiganj before reaching Daboor in Gaya Ji. Addressing a gathering here, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said the Election Commission was asking him to file an affidavit even after the poll body's vote theft had been caught. I want to tell the EC that the whole country will ask you to give an affidavit. Give us some time, we will catch your theft in every assembly and Lok Sabha seat, and put it before the people, he said. What did they do? Like PM (Narendra) Modi ji talks of a special package, the EC has brought a new special package for Bihar named SIR, which means a new form of vote theft, Gandhi said as he wound up the second day of the yatra at Khalees Park Chowk, Gaya Ji along with his Mahagathbandhan allies. Rahul hits back at CEC, says Modi govt shielded poll body with 2023 law to aid BJP in vote chori The former Congress chief also launched a direct attack on CEC Kumar and election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. Whatever I say, I do it. You have seen that I don't lie from the stage... these three election commissioners... I want to tell them that it is Modiji's government right now... Tejashwi (Yadav) ji said that you (election commissioners) have taken BJP membership and are working for them. But understand one thing, a day will come when there will be an INDIA bloc government in Bihar and Delhi; then we will take action against the three of you... You've stolen (vote) from the whole country, Gandhi said. Amid rain, Gandhi held up a copy of the Constitution and said the Constitution is of Bharat Mata and has been framed by the likes of B R Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru. It has the voice of the soul of India. When they steal votes, they attack the Constitution and Bharat Mata. Nobody can touch this Constitution, he asserted. Election commissioners must hear out that if they don't do their job, there will be strict action against them, Gandhi added. He said that after realising that vote chori had happened in Maharashtra and Haryana, the Congress investigated and found evidence of it after analysing the data of one assembly segment of a Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka. I said clearly that one lakh votes were stolen in one assembly segment, and what does the Election Commission do? It does not say that the leader of the opposition has raised questions, and let us check it. Instead, they ask me to give an affidavit, Rahul said. Then they say 'why you did not complain earlier?' They say 'if you do not give an affidavit within a week, then this complaint has no meaning', Gandhi said, adding, They (EC) are responsible, their theft has been caught, and they are asking me to file an affidavit. SIR new weapon for 'vote chori', will protect 'one person, one vote': Rahul The Congress leader claimed that the poll authority got to know that their theft had been caught in Maharashtra and Haryana, which is why they have come up with a ew form of theft through SIR (of electoral rolls) in Bihar. Gandhi asserted that Prime Minister Modi and the EC will not succeed in carrying out 'vote chori' in Bihar. In his first press conference after Gandhi levelled allegations of 'vote chori' in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and several opposition leaders flagged issues about the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, CEC Kumar asked the Congress leader to either apologise or back his claims with a signed affidavit as required under electoral rules. Give an affidavit or apologise to the nation. There is no third option. If an affidavit is not given within seven days, this means that all allegations are baseless, said Kumar on Sunday, flanked by Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi. Earlier in the day, Gandhi said the SIR of electoral rolls is a ew weapon for vote chori and vowed to protect the one person, one vote principle. Gandhi made the remarks in a post on his WhatsApp channel while talking about his meeting with a group of people who had cast their votes in the previous Lok Sabha elections but their names were deleted from the draft electoral rolls during the SIR exercise in Bihar. He met the group at the launch of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar's Sasaram on Sunday. Later, in Aurangabad, Gandhi met another set of people who had voted in earlier elections but their names were deleted from the draft voters' list. Sharing an over four-minute video of his interaction in Aurangabad, Gandhi said, The votes of people who voted in the last four-five elections were also stolen in Bihar. And, when asked for the reason, the only answer received was -- an order has come from above. This is a fight for the rights of the poor -- we will not stop. We will stop vote theft, he said.

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'Entire country will ask for your affidavit': Rahul Gandhi slams EC; calls SIR a new form of 'vote theft'

During his Voter Adhikaar Yatra in Gaya, Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of vote manipulation and criticised their demand for an affidavit regarding his vote chori allegations. He warned election officials of potential action if an INDIA bloc government is formed, alleging irregularities in Bihar's SIR exercise and past elections in Maharashtra and Haryana.

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SIR new weapon for 'vote chori', will protect 'one person, one vote': Rahul

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a ew weapon for vote chori and vowed to protect the one person, one vote principle by stopping vote theft. Gandhi made the remarks in a post on his WhatsApp channel while talking about his meeting with a group of people who had cast their votes in the previous Lok Sabha election but their names were deleted from the electoral rolls during the SIR exercise in Bihar. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha met the group at the launch of his Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar's Sasaram on Sunday. In his post in Hindi along with a picture of the meeting, Gandhi said, The SIR is a new weapon for vote theft. Coincidentally, these people standing with me in this picture are a 'living' proof of this theft. All of them had cast their votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha election -- but by the time the Bihar Assembly polls came, their identity, their existence were erased from the democracy of India, he said. Do you know who they are? Raj Mohan Singh (70): Farmer and retired soldier; Umravati Devi (35): Dalit and labourer; Dhanjay Kumar Bind (30): Backward class and labourer; Sita Devi (45): Woman and former MGNREGA labourer; Raju Devi (55): Backward class and labourer; Mohmuddin Ansari (52): Minority and labourer, he said. The collusion of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC) is punishing them for being Bahujan and poor -- even our soldiers were not spared -- Gandhi said. Neither will they have a vote nor identity or rights, he added. Due to social discrimination and economic conditions, they are unable to fight against the conspiracy of the system. We stand here with them to protect the most basic right of 'one person, one vote', the Congress leader asserted. This is a question of rights and of everyone's participation in a democracy, he said, adding that we will not let it end under any circumstances. Later, in Aurangabad, Gandhi met another set of people who had voted in earlier elections but their names were deleted from the new draft voter list. Sharing an over-four-minute video of his interaction in Aurangabad, Gandhi said, The votes of people who voted in the last four-five elections were also stolen in Bihar. And, when asked for the reason, the only answer received was -- an order has come from above. This is a fight for the rights of the poor -- we will not stop. We will stop vote theft, he said. In the video, Gandhi is seen interacting with people whose names have been deleted from the voters' list. He was accompanied by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insan Party's Mukesh Sahani and CPI(ML) Liberation's Dipankar Bhattacharya. Gandhi told the group that the Narendra Modi government brought in a law in 2023 to ensure that no one can take action against those who run the EC and it was completely wrong. Meanwhile, Gandhi, Yadav and Sahani also prayed at the Devkund Surya Mandir in Aurangabad as their Voter Adhikar Yatra entered its second day. Travelling from Kutumba, the yatra reached Gayaji on Monday evening. Embarking on the 1,300-km Voter Adhikar Yatra from Sasaram, Gandhi accused the EC on Sunday of stealing elections in collusion with the BJP and asserted that the INDIA opposition bloc will not let their latest conspiracy to steal the Bihar polls through the SIR exercise succeed. After 16 days, the yatra is scheduled to conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1. The yatra is being undertaken in a hybrid mode, on foot and by vehicles, as was Gandhi's Manipur-to-Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It will pass through Aurangabad, Gayaji, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnea, Araria, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Chhapra and Ara.

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Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' starts from Sasaram in Bihar on August 17

PATNA: With Bihar gearing up for assembly elections, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is all set to launch Vote Adhikar Yatra from Sasaram in Rohtas district on Sunday, to highlight the championing electoral reforms and exposing alleged in voter list through the special intensive revision (SIR) . After landing at Sasaram, Rahul will visit Suara Aerodrome Ground near Sasaram, where he will address a public meeting and meet people from Tribal community. Later in the day, he will hold a roadshow at Dehri-on-Sone and start his Pad Yatra. The 16-day Yatra, aimed at championing electoral reforms and exposing alleged in voter list through special intensive revision (SIR), will culminate in a grand rally in Patna on September 1. Leaders of INDIA bloc partners, including Tejashwi Prasad Yadav (RJD) and Dipankar Bhattacharya (CPI-ML), are expected to join the yatra. The Yatra will cover districts, including Gaya, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Katihar, Purnea, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, West Champaran, Saran, Bhojpur and Patna. On September 1, a mega Voter Adhikar Rally is scheduled to be held at Gandhi Maidan in the state capital, which will be attended by INDIA bloc leaders. Former Bihar Congress chief Alkhilesh Prasad Singh said that all necessary formalities like permission for landing of chopper and ground for public meeting have already been completed for the proposed Vote Adhikar Yatra. Singh, who is a Rajya Sabha member, said that the Yatra will build a tempo in favour of Opposition INDIA bloc ahead of assembly elections in Bihar scheduled to be held in October-November. The Opposition alleged that SIR launched by Election Commission led to deletion of names of 65 lakh electors in state. EC's special intensive revision is a deliberate design to tamper with votes, disproportionately affecting backward, Muslim communities and migrant workers, said Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar. He further said that on August 18, Rahul will start pad yatra which will pass through Dev Road Amba in Kutumba assembly constituency, covering Aurangabad district. On Saturday, Rahul on X said, Sixteen days, 20-plus districts, 1,300-plus kilometres. We are coming among the people with voter rights yatra. This is the right to protect the most fundamental democratic right-one person, one vote. Join us to save the Constitution. 16 20+ 1,300+ .. - , pic.twitter.com/4zturHDnOl Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 16, 2025

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Announces 1300-km Vote Adhikar Yatra, building on the momentum from his voter fraud allegations against the BJP; The yatra will pass through Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnea, Araria, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Chapra

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'Fight to protect one person, one vote': Rahul Gandhi to embark on 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Sasaram

BIHAR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will embark on a 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' across Bihar from here on Sunday, with his party asserting it will fight for the one person, one vote principle and not accept the Election Commission becoming a compartment of the BJP's so-called double engine. The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, along with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and other Mahagathbandhan leaders, will undertake the 16-day and 1,300 km-long yatra from Sasaram, which will conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1. In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, 16 days, 20+ districts, 1,300+ km. We are coming among the people with the Voter Adhikar Yatra. This is a fight to protect the most basic democratic right - 'one person, one vote'. 16 20+ 1,300+ .. - , pic.twitter.com/4zturHDnOl Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 16, 2025 Join us in Bihar to save the Constitution, he added. Addressing a press conference at the Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, Congress's media and publicity department head, Pawan Khera, said, Whenever Rahul Gandhi ji has set out for a yatra, the democracy of this country has turned a page. 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' will be a historic march. It will prove to be a milestone in the history of our democracy. We will not accept that the Election Commission becomes a compartment of this so-called 'double engine'. We are fighting against this and will continue to do so in the future, he added. The party has been protesting against the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging the EC's exercise is aimed at disenfranchising voters in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections due later this year. The Congress urged the people of Bihar to join the 'yatra' for their rights and entitlements so that democracy can get a direction from Bihar. The yatra, starting in Bihar from August 17, is a journey to make people aware because the conspirators will not be deterred and they will try to steal votes, Khera said. The yatra will conclude with a huge rally in Patna on September 1, and the people of the INDIA bloc will participate in it, he added. He added that the 'yatra' has been planned to fight for the right of 'one person-one vote'. It is possible to breathe freely in independent India because we have the power to vote. Rahul Gandhi has started a struggle so that every citizen of the country can breathe freely, Khera said. The way the game of adding and deducting fake votes was going on, the BJP people have been caught red-handed, he claimed, adding that ow, even ordinary citizens are giving evidence of vote theft. When our INDIA bloc colleagues and social workers appealed together, the Supreme Court also had to intervene. Public has woken up: Rahul Gandhi shares new video highlighting 'vote theft' This conspiracy was not just to snatch votes. It was a conspiracy to snatch your and our identity. Today, the right to vote is being snatched from the Dalits, the deprived, the oppressed, the exploited, the minorities; tomorrow their participation will be snatched, Khera alleged. He claimed that a conspiracy was being hatched to attack the poor, against which the people of the country have raised their voice. The 'yatra' will pass through Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnea, Araria, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Chapra and Ara. At a press briefing in Patna, Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh said that when the Election Commission announced the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, the leaders of the INDIA bloc went to meet poll panel officials, who had stated that 20 per cent of the voters in Bihar would lose their franchise. We demanded a discussion on this issue in the House, but the BJP government did not consider it necessary. When the new draft list came out after SIR in Bihar, many irregularities were revealed. When we are asking for answers on this, the BLO (block-level officer) has no answer, he claimed. In such a situation, we have decided that the Congress will start a 'Voter Awareness Campaign'. In this, we will go to all districts of Bihar and make people aware, so that they are not deprived of their rights, Singh said. He also said that Rahul Gandhi is fighting to save the Constitution. Rahul Gandhi is the voice of the poor, deprived, women, farmers, and labourers of the country. We request the people of Bihar to take part in this journey and help us in foiling the plans of the Election Commission-BJP, Singh added. Gandhi on Thursday said, We are waging a direct fight against 'vote chori' from Bihar with the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra. He asserted that his party will ensure a clean voters' list across the country. 'Vote chori' is not just an election issue but a decisive battle to protect democracy, the Constitution and the principle of 'one man, one vote', he had said. The Congress on Tuesday claimed that vote chori was a do-or-die issue for it, and announced a roadmap to take its allegations to the people through various activities. 'Got a chance to have tea with dead voters': Rahul Gandhi takes shot at EC over Bihar SIR

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With Onam around the corner, many are in search of a perfect Kerala saree. So, how about adding a Bengali twist to your Onam wardrobe? The Rang Mahal Bengali Weavers Exhibition, being held at YMCA, has come to dazzle the city with designs of the quintessential Kerala saree, but done in soft, Bengali handloom. Rang Mahal, the organisation coordinating the festival, collects the textiles from over 250 weavers from the Nadia district in West Bengal. Their officials sell these fabrics in different parts of the country and ensure that monetary benefits directly go to the weavers. Sarees, kurta fabrics and shawls of different colours lush green, royal blue, deep red with beautiful printed designs and patterns that make them unique. The weavers have preserved around 55 traditional motifs used by their ancestors. No other textile manufacturer has these Bengali motifs, explains a weaver at the exhibition. According to Sharmishta Das, co-ordinator, youngsters are increasingly patronising the exhibition. They understand the need for sustainable fashion. And when it blends with the cultural uniqueness, young women prefer to buy them, she adds. Two young customers, Ambili C and Gaya Puthalathe, agreed to this. We often see clothing festivals of Khadi, and we wanted to try something new, Ambili says. She adds that Bengali fashion had always felt special to her, especially the soft fabrics. While COVID nearly destroyed their business, weavers are of immense confidence that the handloom industry will rise back. The competition with the mass-produced machine-made clothes is tough, but the superior quality and intricate designs of handloom are what we believe will help us move forward, explains Sharmishta. Though the popular notion is that younger generations of handloom workers do not want to be in this profession, many weavers say their children help them find new ways for their business to grow. They analyse social media media and find out what is popular, and we try to integrate that into the fabrics like landscapes, artefacts, colours, etc, Sharmishta adds. Surojit Das, a young weaver, agrees. Acceptance for our work is what inspires me, he says. As part of finding ways to survive in todays world, Sharmishta says, weavers are trying to incorporate the cultures of states they visit into their clothes. In that spirit, the weavers have introduced off-white saris inspired by Keralas kasavu weaves. Not just in Kerala, weravers get inspiration from several states thay visit. They take photos and specimens such as paintings, which reflect the lands cultures, back with them. Later, they will try to integrate them with their fabrics. We have even taken samples of mural paintings from Kerala, she smiles. Multi-coloured borders, unseen patterns, and starch-free material are what attract women customers more to the Bengal weaves, she adds. Moreover, handloom cotton is the ideal material for the South Indian ethos and Kerala culture. People should see it as a social responsibility to promote indigenous handlooms. Exhibition will conclude on August 24

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MEPPADI: A regions identity can be better understood from its artistic traditions. Guruvayurs standing as a space where art thrives as a way of life has its roots in its murals, its Krishnattom performances, the richness of the literature of the area, and the deeply enchanting dance and music recitals at the Krishna temple performed as offerings to the deity. This may have influenced Sundar Melayil and his wife Kalamandalam Sonys decision to stage the Guruvayur Festival, Keralas first destination arts fete. Natyaveda, the institution that the couple have been running in Thiruvananthapuram for the past 25 years, will act as the launch pad for the festival to be held from August 14 to 16. Kerala has deep roots when it comes to artistic evolution, with two classical art forms and umpteen other forms that originated around temples and sacred groves. That was a key part of life here. So the thought came up to start a festival here on the lines of destination cultural festivals at Khajuraho and Konark. Guruvayur is close to the Ponnani-Chavakkad belt from where my wife and I hail, and we felt this places artistic splendour had to be showcased more. Thus was born the concept of the Guruvayur festival, said Sundar. A highlight of the event will be the focus on mohiniyattam, which is also Sonys area of expertise. We wanted to give space to both established and upcoming artistes. We will feature Neena Prasad, Gopika Varma, Sunanda Nair, Gayatri Madhusudanan, Sandra Pisharody, and Malavika Menon, who will perform in the evenings on the three days. The mornings would be dedicated to instrumental music. A lecture-demonstration by Sadanam Harikumar on the relevance of music in dance will be held on the first day. The second day will feature a talk by Manoj Kuroor on the place of thaalam in dance, while Kalamandalam Shiva Namboodiri will take class on abhinaya on the third day. There will also be a sopanam-style workshop on mohiniyattom by Kalamandalam Suganthi on all the three days, said Sony, listing the key elements of the festival. This years festival will be held at the municipal auditorium in Guruvayur. We will finalise a permanent venue from the next edition. In keeping with the sublimity of art, we hope to stage the festival in the expanse of a temple or a cultural arena, the couple added. The event is also being held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Natyaveda. The first Natyaveda puraskaram acknowledging lifetime contributions to dance and art will be presented to renowned bharatanatyam exponent Padma Subrahmanyam on August 14. Event will: Be on the lines of destination cultural festivals at Khajuraho and Konark Focus on mohiniyattam with performances on all 3 days Feature a talk by Manoj Kuroor on the place of thaalam (rhythm) in dance on Day 2 and a session on abhinaya by Kalamandalam Shiva Namboodiri on the third day

Bihar SIR: 230 voters stay in single house

PATNA: Altogether 230 people reside in a single house in Bihars Jamui district, as recorded by a booth-level officer (BLO) of Chaudiha panchayat during the recently concluded special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Anomalies like this one in the voters list came to surface after Election Commission published the draft electoral rolls on August 1. More than 200 residents of Aamin village under Chaudiha panchayat complained to district administration that their address has been mentioned as house number 3 of ward number 3 in the draft rolls. According to the residents, they live in separate houses but the draft electoral rolls showed them staying in the house number 3. How is it possible? It shows that the BLO filled in enumeration forms sitting in office and did not bother to conduct house-to-house survey, said a resident of Aamin village. Noor Hasan (70), another resident, said the BLO did not visit her house to distribute enumeration forms. She alleged that the BLO visited a house on the outskirts of the village and filled forms without signatures of electors. This is sheer callousness, she said. Another resident Mohammad Danish alleged that BLOs Rajiv Kumar and Gautam Kumar filled in enumeration forms without conducting door-to-door campaign in the village. Mohammad Shahnawaz said the purpose of SIR has been defeated due to callousness of the BLOs. He said Kaushal Khatoon, wife of Mohammad Alizan, died three years back but her name figured in the draft rolls. The family had submitted enumeration form to the BLO, but it was not rectified, he alleged. Deputy election officer, Jamui, Mohammad Nazrul Haq refused to comment on the issue, saying that the report has been sent to the authorities for necessary correction. BLO Rajiv Kumar claimed that it happened due to technical glitch. I have informed the block development officer. The anomaly in inclusion of dead persons names in the draft rolls will be rectified by submitted form 7, the BLO said over phone on Saturday. In Patnas Gardanibagh, 22 dead persons figured in the draft rolls. In booth number 479 of Digha assembly constituency, voters list shows Shankar Prasad, his son Navin and Navins wife Sita Devi as electors with serial numbers 799, 804 and 806. The three people died in 2010, 2020 and 2021. Deceased Shankars brother Surendra Prasad revealed that the enumeration form that he filled in had anomalies. He cited the case of his daughter-in-law Ravita. In column of her husbands name, his (Surendras) name has been mentioned, he said. Ram Sundar Rai of Saristabad revealed that he was surprised to find his wife Sundarpari Devis name in the draft rolls. His wife died in 2023. I did not fill in enumeration form of my wife, who is no more. Yet her name exists in the draft electoral rolls, he said. In addition, 2,92,048 voters in the state have their house number 0, 00 and 000. The scrutiny of draft rolls showed Magadh and Patna divisions have the highest number of voters with their house numbers reading 0. The electoral list of Obra constituency in Auraganad district revealed the highest number of such voters at 6,637, followed by Phulwari (5,905), Maner (4,602), Forbesganj (4,155), Danapur (4,063), Gopalganj (3,957), Patna Sahib (3,806), Hajipur (3,802), Darbhanga (3,634) and Gaya Town (3,561). A total of 15 constituencies saw over 3,000 such names. Agiaon in Bhojpur district had the least at 47. When contacted, an official at the chief electoral office said that in villages, a majority of people didnt recall their house numbers, so they mentioned their house numbers as 0. We are looking into this, he said.

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Amid 'GAY' airport code row, a look at other odd codes including OMG, LOL, POO, and many more

A row erupted after a BJP MP objected to the airport code for the Gaya airport: GAY. But it is far from being the only unusual or odd airport code out there. Some other ones include LOL, OMG, POO, PEE, and even BUM. Check out the interesting list of odd airport codes here.

Lingayat seer forced to quit Karnataka mutt over past Muslim identity

A young seer, a Muslim-born individual, stepped down from his position at a Karnataka mutt after villagers objected to his past. The 22-year-old, who now goes by Nijalinga Swamy, was asked to leave the Gurumalleshwara Shakha mutt in Chamarajanagars Gundlupet taluka, ending a brief six-week tenure amid a controversy sparked by the revelation of his [] The post Lingayat seer forced to quit Karnataka mutt over past Muslim identity appeared first on Northlines .

Karnataka Lingayat Seer Forced To Step Down After His Muslim Identity Gets Revealed

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BJP MP is not happy with 'GAY' code for an airport in Bihar, raises objection in the Rajya Sabha

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member in Rajya Sabha objects to 'GAY' as Gaya Airport's code. The MP finds it offensive. The Civil Aviation Minister says the code is permanent. Changes occur only for safety reasons. Past requests to change the code were rejected. IATA codes are for airline operations. The code is based on the city name.

BJP MP Raises Concern Over Code 'GAY' For Bihar's Gaya Airport: 'Socially & Culturally Offensive'

The issue regarding the IATA identifier code for Gaya airport in Bihar came to light after Rajya Sabha member Bhim Singh from Bihar submitted a written query to Parliament.

Gaya Airports GAY Code Uncomfortable? Lets Talk About PEE, POO, LOL & YUM: Heres The List

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'Apna lafda official ho gaya hai': Shreeja Chaturvedi and Aman Jotwani announce their engagement on Instagram

Comedians Shreeja Chaturvedi and Aman Jotwani have joyfully announced their engagement, delighting fans with their adorable Instagram post showcasing matching gold rings. Aman shared details of the heartwarming proposal, complete with a board game victory and a handmade card from Shreeja.

BJP Member Raises Concerns Over Code 'GAY' For Gaya Airport, Centre Responds

A BJP member in Rajya Sabha has raised concerns about 'GAY' as the IATA identifier code for Gaya international airport in Bihar.

Supreme Court to Review Plea Challenging Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949

HT DIGITAL NEW DELHI, AUGUST 5: Indias Supreme Court has consented to hear a petition for the abolition of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949, under which the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is managedone of Buddhisms holiest places. The petition also asks for the promulgation of a new central law for more efficient administration, []

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Supreme Court agrees to examine plea to repeal Bodh Gaya temple law

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a petition seeking the repeal of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949, advocating for its replacement with a central law to better manage the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar.

SC agrees to examine plea to repeal Bodh Gaya temple law

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea for repealing the Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949 and replacing it with a central law for the proper control, management and administration of Mahabodhi temple in Bihar. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bihar's Bodh Gaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the four holy areas related to the life of Gautam Buddha. Bodh Gaya is a place where Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. The plea, which has also challenged the validity of the 1949 Act, came up for hearing before a bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh. The petitioner's counsel said a plea with identical prayers was pending in the apex court. The bench issued notice to the Centre and others seeking their responses on the petition and tagged it for hearing along with the pending plea. The plea has sought to declare the 1949 Act as unconstitutional alleging it was inconsistent with Article 13 of the Constitution. Article 13 relates to laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights. The petition has also sought a direction to the authorities concerned to remove encroachments made in the premises of the Bodh Gaya temple for the exclusive worship of Buddhists around the world in order to manage, control and administer the religious, faith, belief and worship in the interest of justice. On June 30, the apex court refused to entertain a separate plea challenging the vires of the 1949 Act and asked the petitioner to moved high court concerned. The 1949 Act relates to the better management of the temple. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex comprises a 50-metre high grand temple, the Vajrasana, the sacred Bodhi tree and six other sacred sites of Buddha's enlightenment, surrounded by numerous ancient votive stupas, well maintained and protected by inner, middle and outer circular boundaries. A seventh sacred place, the Lotus Pond, is located outside the enclosure to the south. Both the temple area and the Lotus Pond are surrounded by circulating passages at two or three levels, and the area of the ensemble is 5 metres below the level of the surrounding land.

Rivers in spate in Bihar after heavy rain, CM directs officials to remain alert

PATNA: The water levels in several rivers in Bihar have risen due to heavy rain in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed all officials concerned to remain alert. According to the latest district-wise rainfall bulletin issued by the Meteorological Department on Sunday, Light to moderate rain was recorded in many districts, including Patna, Banka, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gayaji, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Nalanda and Vaishali since August 2. Several key roads and many low-lying areas in Patna were waterlogged following incessant rain in the state capital on Sunday. The Meteorological Department issued an 'orange' alert (be prepared) for several districts, including Patna, Gayaji, Jamui, Aurangabad, Khagaria, Banka, Vaishali, Samastipur, Seikhpura, Lakhisarai, East Champaran, Arwal, West Champaran and Nawada for the next 48 hours. Officials of the state Water Resources Department (WRD) said that incessant rain in several districts has caused rivers and streams to overflow. The increased inflow also caused the water level in many dams to rise, they said. Besides, incessant rainfall in catchment areas of Nepal has also led to the rivers touching or flowing above the danger level in several places, they added. No causality has been reported so far, and in certain areas in East and West Champaran, Bhagalpur and Patna districts, villagers of low-lying areas have been shifted to safer places by the district administration. Owing to moderate to heavy rain in certain areas in the state, major rivers, including Ganga, Kosi, Sone, Bagmati, Gandak, Kamla, and Adahrwa, are maintaining a rising trend in their courses in the past couple of days, the latest report of the WRD said. Ganga is flowing above the danger level in Bhagalpur, and at Gandhi Ghat and Hathidah in Patna, Burhi Gandak in East Champaran, and Kosi in Supaul and Khagaria, it added. Almost all rivers are maintaining a rising trend throughout their courses, engulfing low-lying localities along their courses. However, all embankments are safe, a senior WRD official said. Meanwhile, the chief minister on Sunday inspected the State Emergency Operations Centre of the Disaster Management Department (DMD). According to a statement issued by the DMD, During the inspection, the CM reviewed the rainfall situation in the state, water levels of rivers, and the status of crop coverage. Bihar Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the DMD, Pratyaya Amrit, briefed the CM about the rainfall situation in the state. The CM directed all officials concerned to remain alert, it added. From June 1 to August 3 this year, the state recorded 409 mm of rainfall, which is 22 per cent less than normal. The ACS also mentioned that the state received good rainfall in the past 24 hours, with 25 mm or more rainfall recorded in 222 blocks across the state, the statement said. Regarding the current water levels of rivers in the state, the ACS said that the water levels in the Ganga, Kosi, and Burhi Gandak and some other rivers have risen, but the situation is currently under control. Providing details on crop coverage, he stated that as of August 3, paddy crop coverage in the state stands at 79.43 percent, whereas it was 67.38 percent during the same period last year. It is expected that 100 per cent coverage will be achieved by August 15 under normal circumstances, the statement added.

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Satwik-Chirag return to top 10 in BWF rankings; Lakshya, Unnati climb in singles

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are back in the top 10 BWF rankings. Lakshya Sen improved his ranking to 17th. HS Prannoy also climbed to 33rd position. Unnati Hooda achieved a career-best ranking of 31. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand remain at 11th in women's doubles. Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa moved up to 45th.

Gavel to gravel: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhars cookie-crumble

NEW DELHI: Lawyer, politician, governor, and vice president, Jagdeep Dhankhars political journey has been unconventional to say the least, tempered in phases by his legal acumen, unpredictable fidelity, and erratic swings between his sense of correctness and pugnacious confrontation. That sums up the manner of his resignation , quietly, long after sunset, which he made public through a social media note . It arose after the impression gained ground that Dhankhar had thwarted the ruling dispensations strategy to initiate the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma. The treasury side was not yet ready with its motion when, as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Dhankhar reportedly received the Oppositions notice. The government was not amused. In many ways, Dhankhars story reads like a political parable from the dusty village lanes of Kithana in Rajasthans Jhunjhunu district to the ceremonial grandeur of the Vice Presidents Enclave in Lutyens Delhi. Ambition, some legal finesse, and an appetite for the limelight forged his ascent. Yet the very elements that lifted him law, pugnacity, and showmanship ultimately contributed to his eclipse. Educated in physics and law at Jaipur University, Dhankhar built his early reputation at the Rajasthan High Court and later the Supreme Court. The black gown gave way to white kurta-politics in 1989, when he entered Parliament as a Janata Dal candidate backed by the BJP, a foreshadowing of the ideological tightrope he would walk for the next three decades. From there began a restless political voyage. A textbook example of Indias aya-ram-gaya-ram political culture, Dhankhar migrated from the Janata Dal to the Congress during PV Narasimha Raos liberalisation era, before eventually returning to the BJP fold in 2003. Opportunism or ideological evolution? His critics lean toward the former; his supporters may argue pragmatism and survival. VPs exit fuels BJPs ideological churn It was, however, in Kolkatas Raj Bhawan, where Dhankhars personality found full expression. Appointed Governor of West Bengal, he repeatedly clashed with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, casting aside traditional notions of gubernatorial neutrality. Daily duels and dramatic statements defined his tenure. To many, it seemed less a governorship than a one-man opposition front, laced with personal vendettas and partisan edge. Yet what seemed like overreach to his detractors looked like assertiveness to those in Delhi. His combative stint in Bengal may well have burnished his image in the eyes of the ruling NDA, which tapped him for the Vice Presidency, a post that he approached not as a constitutional referee but sort of a player-coach. In Parliament, Dhankhar quickly became a central, polarising figure. His defenders hailed a Vice President unafraid to call out disorder. His critics accused him of stifling dissent, echoing the high-handedness of his gubernatorial days. Walkouts in the Rajya Sabha became routine. The Opposition bristled at what they saw as partisan moderation. Accusations of overstepping his constitutional mandate trailed him persistently. The turning point, perhaps, came when Dhankhar admitted an Opposition notice against a sitting judgeseen by some in government as premature and unsanctioned. The move sparked speculation about internal rifts, followed by his unexpected outreach to the Opposition. On the foreign front, he made only four overseas visits during his tenurefar fewer than Venkaiah Naidus 13 and Hamid Ansaris 28. His Tehran trip for President Raisis funeral drew criticism due to protocol lapses. At home, Dhankhars combative tone in questioning the judiciary on issues like bill assent and the NJAC drew flak. He wanted to be the systems hand. But, in the end, the system pulled back. Unconventional? Certainly. He was. Forgotten? Time will tell. Health reasons or political unease? Dhankhars resignation raises questions

Bihar woman faints at home guard test, raped in ambulance

In Bodh Gaya, Bihar, a home guard aspirant was allegedly gang-raped by an ambulance driver and a health department technician after collapsing during a fitness test. The incident occurred while she was being transported to a hospital, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of both accused.

Bihar woman faints during govt recruitment test, raped

A woman in Gayaji has alleged that she was gang-raped inside an ambulance which drove her to a hospital after she fainted during a government recruitment test, police said on Saturday.

Woman alleges gang-rape in ambulance after fainting at Bihar govt recruitment test

Gayaji: A woman here has alleged that she was gang-raped inside an ambulance which drove her to a hospital after she fainted during a government recruitment test, police said on Saturday, July 26. Two persons, identified by the complainant who had appeared at a recruitment drive for home guards, have been arrested, they said. When Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

19-year-old Bihar woman faints during Home Guards recruitment test; allegedly gang-raped inside moving ambulance

PATNA: In a shocking incident, police in Bihars Gaya district on Friday arrested two staff members of a private ambulance on charges of allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman while she was being transported in an unconscious state to the hospital for treatment on Thursday. The victim, a resident under the Imamganj police station limits in Gaya district, reportedly fainted during an ongoing physical test for the recruitment of Home Guards on the campus of the Bihar Military Police (BMP)s third battalion stationed at Bodh Gaya. After regaining consciousness in hospital, she informed the police that she was allegedly raped by the ambulance staff. She also complained of acute pain in her abdomen and private parts, which hinted at sexual assault inside the moving vehicle. The victim, in her statement, explained she was only partially aware of the incidents inside the ambulance as she was unconscious. Three to four men who were present in the ambulance raped me while I was unconscious, the victim told the police. The police recorded her statement and registered an FIR. A special investigation team (SIT) was formed, and a forensic team was deployed to collect evidence. Within hours of the registration of FIR, two of the accused, including the driver and the technician, were arrested. Police sources said two additional suspects have also been taken into custody for interrogation. Investigating officials confirmed that CCTV footage from the vicinity corroborated the vehicles route and timeline. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gaya, Anand Kumar, confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Vinay Kumar (ambulance driver) and Ajit Kumar (technician accompanying the victim), based on the womans complaint. The statement of the victim has already been recorded and a case registered with Bodh Gaya police station under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the SSP said, adding, The victim alleged that three to four people were travelling in the ambulance. The SSP said the role of other individuals in the incident was being ascertained. Action will be initiated against them if any evidence is found, he asserted. Authorities are in the process of obtaining details about the other occupants of the ambulance. The physical test for Home Guard recruitment was being conducted on the BMP grounds at Bodh Gaya. Police officials said the woman fainted on the ground while undertaking a physical endurance test, which is part of the standard recruitment process. The officials conducting the recruitment drive had arranged for the ambulance to transport the woman from the BMP campus to Magadh Medical College and Hospital for treatment. The incident has prompted Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan to express concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar. He also questioned the functioning of the state police. Chirag cites 'law and order collapse' in NDA-led Bihar, says 'feel sorry to support failing government'

Ambulance staff allegedly rape unconscious 19-year-old woman during hospital transfer in Bihar

PATNA: In a shocking incident, police in Bihars Gaya district on Friday arrested two staff members of a private ambulance on charges of allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman while she was being transported in an unconscious state to the hospital for treatment on Thursday. The victim, a resident under the Imamganj police station limits in Gaya district, reportedly fainted during an ongoing physical test for the recruitment of Home Guards on the campus of the Bihar Military Police (BMP)s third battalion stationed at Bodh Gaya. After regaining consciousness in hospital, she informed the police that she was allegedly raped by the ambulance staff while unconscious. She also complained of acute pain in her abdomen and private parts, which hinted at sexual assault inside the moving vehicle. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gaya, Anand Kumar, confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Vinay Kumar (ambulance driver) and Ajit Kumar (technician accompanying the victim), based on the womans complaint. The statement of the victim has already been recorded and a case registered with Bodh Gaya police station under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the SSP said, adding, The victim alleged that three to four people were travelling in the ambulance. The SSP said the role of other individuals in the incident was being ascertained. Action will be initiated against them if any evidence is found, he asserted. Authorities are in the process of obtaining details about the other occupants of the ambulance. The physical test for Home Guard recruitment is being conducted on the BMP grounds at Bodh Gaya. Police officials said the woman fainted on the ground while undertaking a physical endurance test, which is part of the standard recruitment process. Event organisers had arranged for an ambulance to transport the woman from the BMP campus to Magadh Medical College and Hospital for treatment. The woman later alleged that she was raped by individuals accompanying her in the ambulance. A special investigation team (SIT) was formed and a forensic team deployed to collect evidence. Within hours of the FIR being registered with the Bodh Gaya police station, two of the accused, including the driver and technician, were arrested. Police sources said two additional suspects have also been taken into custody for interrogation. Investigating officials confirmed that CCTV footage from the vicinity corroborated the vehicles route and timeline. In her hospital statement, the victim said she lost consciousness during the physical test on 24 July and was only partially aware of events during her transport from the BMP campus to the hospital. Three to four men present in the ambulance raped with me in unconscious state, she told the police. She informed hospital authorities soon after regaining consciousness. The police later recorded her statement and registered the FIR. The incident has prompted Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan to express concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar. He also questioned the functioning of the state police.

Woman faints during Bihar Military police physical recruitment test, gang-raped inside ambulance on way to hospital; two arrested

Two people have been arrested in connection with the gang rape case at Bodh Gaya police station, lodged by the aspirant on Friday (July 25, 2025).

Chirag cites 'law and order collapse' in NDA-led Bihar, says 'feel sorry to support failing government'

NEW DELHI: Union minister Chirag Paswan on July 26 said he felt sorry to support the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar, charging it with failure to control the law and order situation in the State. Paswan, who heads the LJP (Ram Vilas) -- a constituent of the BJP-led NDA, was talking to reporters in Patna before leaving for Gayaji, where he is scheduled to address a rally. I have heard claims that the recent spurt in violent crimes is linked to the upcoming assembly polls, and there are attempts to defame this government. Still, it is the responsibility of the administration to keep the law and order situation under control. I feel sorry to support a government which is failing on this count, said the Hajipur MP. As Bihar heads to polls, crime wave fuels law and order concerns The situation in the state has become scary. The administrative failure is being blamed on both rank incompetence and connivance with criminals, he added. Paswan claimed that almost every day, incidents of murder, kidnapping, dacoity and rape are being reported from the state Authorities concerned have miserably failed to check the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Law and order have collapsed. The situation is almost out of control. It needs to be checked immediately, he said. Paswan's comments are expected to give ammunition to the RJD-led opposition, which is attacking the Nitish Kumar government over the spate of crimes that have rocked the state over the last few months. Elections would be due in the state later this year. LJP chief Chirag Paswan slams Bihar's law and order situation after meeting JP Nadda

Collapsed in Uniform Dreams, Woke to Nightmare in Ambulance

GAYA, July 26: A 26-year-old woman participating in a Home Guard recruitment drive in Bihars Gaya district has alleged that she was gang-raped inside a moving ambulance after collapsing during a physical test on July 24. The woman had reportedly fainted during a physical endurance test at the Bihar Military Police grounds in Bodh Gaya, [] The post Collapsed in Uniform Dreams, Woke to Nightmare in Ambulance appeared first on Northlines .

Woman Faints During Home Guard Test, Gets Gang-Raped In Moving Ambulance

A 26-year-old woman participating in a Home Guard recruitment drive in Bihar's Gaya district was allegedly gang-raped in a moving ambulance while being transported to a hospital after collapsing during a physical test.

Ram Kapoor shares his energy secret with Sadhguru connection, says 'pichhle 20 saal mein sikhaya gaya, sab galat hai

Actor Ram Kapoor's remarks on eating one meal a day have ignited a discussion. He suggests it boosts energy, inspired by Sadhguru. Comedian Bharti Singh joked about her own eating habits during the podcast. The article explores the OMAD diet and intermittent fasting. Experts caution against extreme fasting. They highlight potential risks like fatigue and nutrient deficiency.