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TopicBihar elections

Topic: Bihar elections

Change in defection law, alternate govt could be key to One Nation One Poll, EC Chandra says

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra tells ThePrint One Nation One Poll is a ‘desirable idea’, but political consensus for it is crucial since it would require constitutional amendments.

‘New low in new India’ — Congress says BJP politicising Sushant’s death ahead of Bihar polls

Congress' Randeep Surjewala said that entire govt machinery 'lies decimated, in shambles in Bihar' and govt is trying to divert attention and politicise the death of a film star.

BJP-JD(U) accuse Lalu of meeting ticket-seekers in violation of jail rules, RJD says rubbish

NDA claims Lalu Yadav was shifted to a bungalow from RIMS so he can meet ticket-seekers. Ranchi responds by boosting security, orders posting of magistrates and guards and limiting entry.

Covid cannot be grounds to postpone Bihar polls, says Supreme Court junking plea

The Supreme Court bench also said it was a premature petition as no notification for the assembly polls in Bihar has been issued yet.

Bihar BJP targets to win three-fourth seats for NDA in upcoming assembly elections

State party president Sanjay Jaiswal made an appeal to 76 lakh party workers in Bihar to ensure that the coalition achieves the mark.

EC, Bihar govt must ensure social distancing rules for polls are strictly enforced & followed

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Gloves to voters, thermal screening — EC issues guidelines ahead of Bihar polls

The Election Commission has also recommended mandatory sanitisation of polling booths and has capped the numbers of voters in a polling station at 1,000.

Jitan Ram Manjhi-led HAM quits Bihar’s grand alliance of Opposition parties

The Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) didn't announce whether it would merge with any other party or become part of some other alliance ahead of the Bihar polls.

CBI probe in Sushant death more a result of murky politics and Bihar polls than the case itself

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

EC to allow physical campaigning for Bihar elections, plans more halls to count votes

EC has decided to draw circles in all designated public grounds used for meetings and campaigns to ensure physical distancing. More guidelines for rallies likely.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.