Bihar Legislative Assembly

February 2, 2026 2:41 PM

Governor highlights Bihar’s development since 2005 as Budget session begins

The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Monday amid heightened political activity at the Assembly premises. Ahead of the opening of the session, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar and Legislative Council Chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh and presented bouquets to both. The Chief Minister later welcomed Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on his arrival at the Assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha accompanied him. MLAs and ministers of the Nitis...

February 2, 2026 2:24 PM

First Budget Session of new Bihar govt begins, leaders trade barbs

The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Monday with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan addressing the House, marking the formal start of proceedings for what the ruling alliance has described as a crucial and forward-looking session for the state. This is the first Budget Session of the current state government, and leaders from the ruling dispensation expressed optimism, calling it an important step toward strengthening governance and development in Bihar. Bihar Deputy Chief Mi...

October 9, 2025 1:26 PM

ECI Issues AI Guidelines for Bihar Election

With the announcement of the General Election to the Bihar Legislative Assembly and bye-elections in eight constituencies on October 6 , the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect. The MCC, a key part of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) , governs the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections, including their online activities. As part of this framework, the ECI has introduced specific guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in election campai...