BSY may leave for Bihar to help BJP, taunts B K Hariprasad
MLC B K Hariprasad taunted that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa may leave for Bihar to help BJP to come to power through Operation Lotus if the state witnesses a hung verdict in the Assembly polls.
CPI MP criticises EC for not acting on complaint of poll code violation against PM Modi
CPI MP Binoy Viswam has accused the Election Commission of "obfuscating their mandate" by not responding to his letter highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alleged violation of the model code of conduct during the Bihar assembly polls.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar does not have retirement on his mind, asserts JD(U)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's stunner that the ongoing assembly elections were his last, triggered hectic speculation in the political circles here Friday.
Bihar polls: Pleas for votes heard louder and clearer than those for masks, social distancing
As Bihar was readying for polls, many wanted them deferred due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As voting draws to a close, it has been for everyone to see that people have gone about their business, including casting the ballots, with an air that they could not care less of all the health warnings.
Nitish Kumar brushing off the responsibility beforehand: Yadav
I'd like to tell people of Bihar that there's no use in voting for someone for whom it's the last election, there'll be no accountability - if Bihar is destroyed for the next 5 years who will be held accountable? He is brushing off the responsibility beforehand: Tejashwi Yadav, RJD
CM is tired and unable to take care of the state: Tejashwi Yadav
Nitish Kumar is confined to pages of history & our concerns are for Bihar's present & future. What we had been saying, that CM is tired & unable to take care of the state, he himself announced in a rally yesterday - that it's his last election: Tejashwi Yadav, RJD
Bihar polls: Pleas for votes heard louder and clearer than those for masks, social distancing
As Bihar was readying for polls, many wanted them deferred due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As voting draws to a close, it has been for everyone to see that people have gone about their business, including casting the ballots, with an air that they could not care less of all the health warnings.
People of Bihar did not get to connect with anyone in a long time. They now finally feel heard, says Tejashwi Yadav.
Crucial third phase to decide whether Bihar is heading for a photo-finish
With polling in 165 seats, out of 243 constituencies, over in the first two phases, all eyes are on the third and last phase of election for the remaining 78 seats. It is this phase of voting, slated for November 7, which may tilt the balance in favour of either of the two alliances – one led by Nitish Kumar and the other by his rival Tejashwi Yadav.
Rahul Gandhi promises 'Naya Bihar' ahead of final-phase polling
Ahead of the last phase of assembly elections in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi promised on Thursday that a grand-alliance government will create "Naya Bihar" by bringing in industry, ensuring employment, waiving farm loans, reducing electricity tariff by half, and providing free education and justice to girls.
'Last election' appeal means Nitish Kumar is seeking 'mercy' for his non-performance: Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday claimed Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has conceded defeat by declaring the ongoing state assembly polls as the last election he is contesting.
The NDA's chief ministerial candidate was addressing a rally at Dhamdaha in Purnea district. Campaigning for the last of the three-phase election ended on Thursday. "Today is the last day of the campaign. Polling will take place the day after tomorrow. This is my last election (ye mera antim chunav hai). All is well that ends well (ant bhala to sab bhala)," said Kumar.
On the last day of campaigning for the third phase of the Bihar polls, Nitish Kumar stunned his audience with his remark that the assembly elections underway in the state were his last.
Good morning readers and welcome to the live coverage of Bihar Assembly elections 2020.Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday claimed Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has conceded defeat by declaring the ongoing state assembly polls as the last election he is contesting. The senior Congress leader also alleged that the "last election" ploy was a "plea for mercy" due to Kumar's non-performance. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday had said that 2020 state assembly elections are his last polls. Campaigning for the third and final phase of Bihar assembly elections ended on Thursday evening. Stay tuned for live updates.