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TopicBihar elections

Topic: Bihar elections

RJD manifesto promises to scrap farm laws, Tejashwi explains 10 lakh jobs arithmetic

The Grand Alliance chief ministerial face also promises loan waiver to farmers in the state, and reduction in electricity tariff.

In his first Bihar rally, Narendra Modi shows Nitish Kumar his place

Narendra Modi’s pitch for Bihar: nationalism, Nitish, EBC vote.

Those with history of making Bihar ‘Bimaru’ won’t be allowed to return, says PM Modi

People of Bihar have given their message and all surveys show that the NDA government will retain power in the state, said PM Modi as he began his first Bihar poll rally.

Who are the Paswans? ‘Upwardly mobile, powerful’ Dalit group at centre of Bihar polls buzz 

Ram Vilas Paswan, who represented the community for five decades, died earlier this month, and there’s much guesswork on who the community will choose in his stead.

Free Covid vaccine promise shows BJP desperation, but a state is within its rights to announce it

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Badlaav the buzzword for Shatrughan Sinha’s son & others in Bankipur, against BJP heavyweight

ThePrint gets on the campaign trail in Bihar's Bankipur where 3 debutants — Luv Sinha, Manish Barriarr & Pushpam Priya Choudhury — are taking on BJP's Nitin Nabin.

10 lakh jobs, Rs 1,500 unemployment allowance — Congress’ promise to Bihar in poll manifesto

The Congress, which is contesting in 70 out of 243 seats in alliance with the RJD and 3 Left parties, also promised a loan waiver for farmers having small and medium landholdings.

In poverty-stricken Bihar, every third candidate in first phase of polls is a crorepati

Crorepati candidates make up the majority of major parties’ candidates, reiterating the point that money and muscle power dominate Bihar elections.

BJP claims LJP-RJD pact in Bihar as it fears talk of ‘deal’ with Chirag Paswan will hurt party

BJP leaders say the move is aimed at clearing the confusion not only among its cadre but the public too.

Why different poll formulas for Bihar & Maharashtra — Sena targets BJP over Nitish Kumar deal

Shiv Sena questions BJP’s decision to name Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM candidate even if BJP wins more assembly seats. Sena & BJP had fallen out over the Maharashtra CM chair last year.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

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.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?