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Nitish Kumar left the INDIA bloc and rejoined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, citing internal issues within the opposition alliance. Allegations against the Congress party for attempting to capture INDIA bloc leadership, disagreements over leadership positions, and delays in seat-sharing talks were factors influencing Kumar's decision.
Bihar has a High Court that has been functioning since 1916. All of the government headquarters are situated in the state capital Patna. [5] For administrative purposes, Bihar state has nine divisions—Patna, Tirhut, Saran, Darbhanga, Kosi, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Munger, and Magadh Division—which between them are subdivided into thirty-eight ...
The 2024 Indian general election was held in Bihar in all 7 phases from 19 April to 1 June to elect 40 members of the 18th Lok Sabha, with the results declared on 4 June. [1] [2] [3] Bihar, along with Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, were the only states where the 2024 Indian general election was held in all 7 phases. [4]
The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora, announced on 25 September 2020 that the Bihar assembly election will be held from 28 October 2020, in three phases for 243 constituencies. [90] Per the Election Commission of India, approximately 60 registered parties are to contest in the Bihar elections. [clarification needed] [91]
On 19 August, the central government notified 21 Bihar districts, including the capital Patna, as backward areas and unveiled tax rebates for them. [52] On 25 August, the central government released the religious data of the 2011 census. [53] [54] Hindus constituted 82.7% (8.6 crore people) in Bihar, while Muslims constituted 16.9% (1.7 crore ...
There was a political crisis in Bihar state of India during February 2015 over the post of the Chief Minister of Bihar.Incumbent Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi did not vacate the post for former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who wanted to return, resulting in a split in the political party, JD(U).
There was a protest at Jantar Mantar at New Delhi, organized by 12 different political parties together, in a show of unity. [16] [17] Ruling party JD(U) has fielded controversial former state cabinet minister Manju Verma, who had resigned over shelter case row, as a candidate in 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election. [18]
On 28 January 2024, Janata Dal (United) officially left the Mahagathbandhan to join the National Democratic Alliance for the third time, with the RJD's candidate and leader of the Mahagathbandhan, Tejashwi Yadav was no longer the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. The political crisis was caused by Nitish Kumar feeling "insulted" by the ...