Bihar
State in Eastern India
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Bihar also spelled Behar in colonial documents, is a state in Eastern India. It is the second largest state by population, the 12th largest by area, and the 14th largest by GDP in 2024. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, and Jharkhand to the south. Bihar is split by the river Ganges, which flows from west to east. On 15 November 2000, a large chunk of southern Bihar was ceded to form the new state of Jharkhand. Around 11.27% of Bihar's population live in urban areas as per a 2020 report. Additionally, almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, giving Bihar the highest proportion of young people of any Indian state. The official language is Hindi, which shares official status alongside that of Urdu. The main native languages are Maithili, Magahi and Bhojpuri, but there are several other languages being spoken at smaller levels.
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'Will make Rahul PM': Tejashwi Yadav vows 2029 support; calls NDA govt in Bihar 'khatara'Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav appealed to Bihar voters. He wants them to support Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for Prime Minister in 2029. Yadav aims to defeat the National Democratic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
INDIA bloc continues SIR protest: Telangana Congress demands urea for farmers; ruckus adjourns parliamentINDIA bloc intensified protests against alleged electoral irregularities outside parliament, prompting disruptions and adjournments. Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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No claim or objection filed by any BLA in Bihar so far; requests received from 45,616 electors: ECThe Election Commission has announced that individuals in Bihar who were omitted from the draft electoral roll published on August 1st can submit their claims using Form 6, along with a copy of their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar SIR row: Election Commission invites claims, objections on Bihar draft rolls till Sept 1- How to file claim?The Election Commission has announced that individuals omitted from Bihar's draft electoral roll, published on August 1, 2025, can submit Form 6 with their Aadhaar card copy by September 1. Objections..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Dissolve Lok Sabha immediately': INDIA bloc intensifies attack on EC; hold joint presserThe INDIA bloc has criticised the Election Commission. Opposition leaders allege misconduct in recent elections. They question the special revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Concerns were raised..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'List of 65 lakh voters deleted from Bihar rolls uploaded within 56 hours of SC order': CEC Gyanesh KumarThe Election Commission (EC) addressed concerns regarding the deletion of 65 lakh voters from Bihar's electoral roll, clarifying that the list was uploaded promptly following a Supreme Court directive...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar man dies in attack by 20 monkeysIn a tragic incident in Bihar's Madhubani district, a 67-year-old man, Ramnath Chaudhary, died after being attacked by a troop of over 20 monkeys. The incident occurred while he was collecting fodder..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Oppn show of strength in Bihar as allies join Rahul yatraIndia bloc launched 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Sasaram, Bihar, led by Rahul Gandhi, protesting against alleged electoral roll discrepancies and "vote theft." The event showcased the unity of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Will Election Commission conduct SIR in West Bengal? CEC Gyanesh Kumar says...The ECI's statement comes as it faces protests over a SIR being carried out in Bihar just months ahead of the assembly elections in the state. SIR is an exercise to revise the voter list by removing..DNA - Published | Bihar SIR: EC uploads names of 65 lakh deleted voters; claims done within 56 hours of SC directiveIndiaTimes - Published |
'Laughable': Congress on EC's 'no ruling, oppn bias'; continues its 'EC-BJP' consensus attackCongress has launched a scathing critique of the Election Commission of India, dismissing its claims of impartiality as "laughable." Jairam Ramesh accused the ECI of incompetence and partisanship,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Disrespect to constitution': EC hits back at Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' allegations; says Bihar SIR 'transparent'IndiaTimes - Published |
'No ruling side or opposition for us': EC in first presser since Bihar SIR; backs exerciseIndiaTimes - Published | Bihar gets new 6-lane Aunta–Simaria Bridge on Ganga: Rs 1,871 crore project to ease pressure on Gandhi SetuIndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi kicks off ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar: 16 days, 1,300 km, 20 districts – full routeCongress leader Rahul Gandhi initiated the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, a 16-day march spanning over 1,300 km across 20 districts, joined by RJD leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Voter Adhikar Yatra: BJP’s Giriraj Singh compares Congress to ‘Kans’; says ‘their destruction is certain’The Congress party's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar has sparked criticism from the BJP. Giriraj Singh likened Congress to villain Kans, predicting their defeat, while Praveen Khandelwal accused Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published |
Vote 'chori' row: Rahul Gandhi calls SIR 'conspiracy to steal Bihar election'; attacks ECIRahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India of plotting to rig the upcoming Bihar elections. He claimed that elections are being stolen nationwide. Gandhi asserted that the INDIA bloc will..IndiaTimes - Published | Voter Adhikar Yatra: Bihar minister takes dig at Rahul Gandhi; tells him to thank Nitish for smooth roads making 'big yatra' possibleAhead of Congress's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' launch in Sasaram, Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, suggesting he should thank CM Nitish Kumar for the improved roads that made the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Election Commission issues BIG statement amid Bihar SIR and voter fraud row: 'Some political parties...'The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday issued a statement as it faces allegations of a large-scale voter fraud in national and state polls. Read on to know what the ECI said.DNA - Published | EC on ‘vote theft’ row: Parties should have flagged roll errors before polls; 'welcome scrutiny'Amidst allegations of electoral roll errors and "vote theft," the Election Commission has urged political parties to address concerns during designated periods. The EC refuted claims of collusion and..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘16 days, 23 districts’: Rahul Gandhi launches 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar; INDIA allies to joinRahul Gandhi launched the "Vote Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar, protesting alleged voter roll manipulation by the Election Commission ahead of state elections. The 16-day yatra, supported by Mahagathbandhan..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar SIR row, VP polls? Election Commission to hold presser on August 17 - what it could be aboutIndiaTimes - Published |
'Chori chori, chupke chupke': Rahul Gandhi shares new video as part of 'vote theft' campaign; watchRahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, employing a parody video to highlight alleged vote theft. The Congress party has launched a "Vote Chori se Azaadi" campaign and..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of Bihar polls, BJP puts 'backwards' on its priority listPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced grand plans to celebrate the second birth centenary of Jyotiba Phule, a 19th-century social reformer revered by OBCs for his anti-caste activism and advocacy for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Not interdicting Election Commission power on SIR: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to enhance transparency in Bihar's electoral roll revision by publishing the names and reasons for deletion of 65 lakh voters. This move aims to..IndiaTimes - Published | Big day for Supreme Court: Bihar SIR row, stray dog verdict, J&K statehood, and migrant workers’ plea in focus – key casesThe Supreme Court addressed critical issues, directing the Election Commission to disclose details of deleted Bihar voters amid opposition concerns of disenfranchisement. The court also reserved its..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Democracy has prevailed': Opposition hails SC's interim order on Bihar SIR; calls it huge message for 'vote chors'India's Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to publicly display the names of voters removed from Bihar's electoral rolls after a special revision. This decision was hailed by the..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: Deadly cloudburst in J&K's Kishtwar kills 17, toll likely to rise; SC orders EC to publish Bihar's 65 lakh deleted voters data & moreIndiaTimes - Published |
SC's BIG direction to EC: 'Disclose identity of 65 lakh deleted voters from Bihar electoral roll by...'SC also asked for the reasons for their deletion, like 'death, migration or duplication' by August 19 on its websites.DNA - Published | Bihar SIR: SC asks EC to publish names of 65 lakh omitted from voter list; says Aadhaar acceptable as IDIndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar SIR: No objection by political parties in 14 days on draft voter listThe ECI published the draft voter list after the SIR exercise in poll-bound Bihar on August 1. The final voter list will be released after the one-month period for claims and objections.DNA - Published | Bihar cabinet approves acquisition of 2627 acres for new industrial areas, infrastructure developmentIndiaTimes - Published |
SIR row: Rahul Gandhi's high tea with 'dead people'; SC says electoral rolls bound for revision- top developmentsThe opposition has been protesting in both Houses of Parliament against the revision of electoral rolls, alleging that the EC's exercise is aimed at "disenfranchising voters" in Bihar ahead of the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Anti-Tamil Nadu activities': Congress to boycott governor RN Ravi's Independence Day tea party; to skip event for 2nd straight yearThe Tamil Nadu Congress has announced a boycott of Governor R.N. Ravi's Independence Day tea party, citing his "anti-Tamil Nadu activities," including the rejection of a bill to establish a university..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar: EC sends notice to BJP's Muzaffarpur mayor; hours after Tejashwi said she has 2 voter ID cardsIndiaTimes - Published | Exclusion of Aadhaar from Bihar SIR: Supreme Court observes 11 documents better than 7; calls it 'voter friendly'The Supreme Court has observed that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, requiring 11 documents, is more voter-friendly than the previous summary revision's seven. Despite arguments against..IndiaTimes - Published |
Those in '03 Bihar rolls, their kids don't need any docu: ECThe Election Commission assured the Supreme Court that individuals listed in Bihar's 2003 voter roll need not submit documents for inclusion in the updated list; their children will be added upon proof..IndiaTimes - Published | LS passes Mines and Ports bills amid protest over SIR in BiharIndiaTimes - Published |
'Give me old-age pension': '124-yr-old' Minta Devi makes light of poll row; attacks oppn for using her imageMinta Devi from Bihar has criticized opposition MPs for using her name in a protest against the Election Commission's voter roll revision. INDIA bloc leaders wore T-shirts with her name and a claimed..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Trust deficit': SC on Bihar SIR showdown; what happened during the hearingThe Supreme Court is reviewing concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement in Bihar's electoral roll revision. The court highlighted a "trust deficit" between the Election Commission and the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: Pak threatens to target Jamnagar refinery; SC backs EC's 'Aadhaar not conclusive proof' stand; & more newsPakistan's Army chief General Asim Munir threatened India, mentioning the Jamnagar refinery as a potential target. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's decision that Aadhaar..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court's BIG statement on Bihar SIR: 'Voter roll revision can be set aside if...'The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the results of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Bihar voter list can be set aside if its illegality is proven. The court was hearing a batch of..DNA - Published |
