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Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar Appears Helpless with Lawlessness on the Rise
07 Jan 2021
According to official data from the state government, the first nine months last year – January to September, 2020 – witnessed 2,406 murders in Bihar, an average of nine murders per day.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar: Under Pressure From BJP, Nitish Kumar Removes Home Secretary Subhani
01 Jan 2021
Ironically, Subhani is replaced by Senthil K Kumar, an IAS who had earlier been suspended following corruption charges, as new state home secretary.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar: As Nitish Dithers, Opposition Leaders Offer Mahagathbandhan Route if he Ditches the BJP
28 Dec 2020
On Sunday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he was no longer interested in being CM and added that the NDA could choose any other leader for the post.
Sumedha Pal
‘Its a River, not a Road’: Plan to Change Koshi’s Course Could Spell Doom for the Environment
23 Dec 2020
The course of the river is being shifted to preserve archaeological relics. In an announcement, Bihar Chief Minister said that ancient sites were facing a “threat” from the river.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar: Nitish Kumar Holds 3 High-level Meetings in a Fortnight as Crime Spirals Out of Control
12 Dec 2020
In the last two months, NDA-ruled Bihar has witnessed 505 murders, 176 rapes, and 5,073 thefts among other crimes.
Mohd. Imran Khan
27 Murders in 24 Hours in Bihar; Opposition Criticises PM Modi, Nitish Kumar's Silence
01 Dec 2020
Opposition leaders say the series of murders and other crimes in the past two days has exposed the real face of the ‘rule of law’ that CM Nitish Kumar claims to have established.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar: Nitish Kumar-led Cabinet Minus Muslims Surprises Minority Voters Among Others
17 Nov 2020
The number of Muslim legislators have come down from 24 to 19 this time in the 243 member Bihar Assembly. None from the ruling JD-U won this time, though the party gave ticket to 11 Muslims.
Newsclick Team
'Mahagathbandan Snatched Defeat From Jaws of Victory'
14 Nov 2020
Identity politics based on caste and religion continues to matter considerably.
Newsclick Team
Nitish3.0 Will Be Insecure and Anxious
12 Nov 2020
Tejashvi Yadav changed the electoral narrative in Bihar. It was not just anti-incumbency sentiments against the Nitish Kumar government in the state, the anger against him was palpable.
Jitendra Kumar
Why Tejashwi Should Learn from Left to Build his Party Cadre
12 Nov 2020
Left parties secured their own wins in Bihar and brightened the prospects of their allies. The RJD, like the Left, needs workers to spread its message.