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November 3, 2025 5:15 PM

Nitish Kumar government transformed ‘Jungle Raj’ into ‘Sushasan’: PM Modi in Bihar’s Saharsa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress during a rally in Bihar's Saharsa, accusing the Opposition parties of glorifying the era of ‘Jungle Raj’ marked by lawlessness, corruption, and fear. He asserted that under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership, the NDA government had transformed Bihar from Jungle Raj to Sushasan (good governance). Taking aim at the Opposition, the Prime Minister said, “In the dictionary of RJD and Congress, there ...

November 3, 2025 10:34 AM

PM Modi offers prayers at Patna Sahib, calls visit a ‘divine experience’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, in Patna, Bihar. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri accompanied him during the visit. PM Modi interacted with devotees at the revered Sikh shrine after offering prayers, describing the experience as deeply spiritual. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “It was a very divine experience to pray at the Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this ...

November 3, 2025 11:13 AM

PM Modi holds roadshow in Patna, pays tribute to poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a grand roadshow in Bihar's Patna after addressing multiple election rallies in Arrah and Nawada. He was accompanied by BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal and Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh. Notably, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was not present at the event. During his visit, the Prime Minister also paid floral tributes to the statue of renowned Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar at D...

November 2, 2025 6:06 PM

Bihar polls: PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi for calling BJP’s Chhath Puja celebrations a ‘drama’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Mahagathbandhan during his campaign rallies in Bihar, accusing them of insulting the state’s culture and misleading the people with false promises. Addressing a massive public gathering in Nawada, PM Modi criticised Rahul Gandhi for calling the BJP’s Chhath Puja celebrations a “drama,” and highlighted the NDA government’s commitment to the welfare of farmers and smallholders. “RJD and Congress member...

November 2, 2025 3:05 PM

Bihar polls: PM Modi takes jibe at Opposition’s election manifesto

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the election manifesto of Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) a “bunch of lies” and accused the opposition of trying to mislead the people of Bihar. Addressing a massive rally in Arrah ahead of assembly elections, the Prime Minister contrasted the NDA’s “honest Sankalp Patra” with what he described as the opposition’s “document of deceit.” “In the NDA’s Sankalp Patra, there are clear provisions for children’s education, family hea...

October 30, 2025 10:25 PM

PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi, says Congress-RJD alliance like oil and water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Grand Alliance (RJD-Congress), saying that their remarks were not just insults directed at him, but a reflection of deep internal discord within the Opposition. Addressing a massive election rally in Bihar's Chhapra, PM Modi said, "The real news of this election is not the insults hurled at me, but the infighting between the RJD and the Congress. Their relationship is like oil and wat...

October 28, 2025 12:01 PM

Chhath 2025: Devotees await to offer Arghya to rising Sun

In Bihar, a display of devotion marked the celebration of Chhath Mahaparv, with large gatherings of devotees assembling at riverbanks and ponds across the state. On Monday, the third day of the four-day festival, thousands of Chhath vratis (devotees) reached the banks of the Ganga and other water bodies to offer Arghya to the setting Sun. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary performed the ritual Arghya at their respective residences. At the Chief Min...

October 24, 2025 9:13 PM

Indian Railways runs 6,181 special trains to manage post-Chhath rush

Indian Railways has notified 6,181 special trains to facilitate the return journey of passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities. The winter festival rush timetable follows the earlier-run 900 special train services scheduled over the next three days to meet increased demand. To ease passenger congestion, over 30 stations across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been equipped with weather-proof holding areas, additional coaches attached to existing services, and enhancements in passenger amenities...

October 24, 2025 4:27 PM

PM Modi hurls ‘lathbandhan’ jibe at Opposition, urges youth to vote for a ‘Viksit Bihar’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on Mahagathbandhan in Bihar's Begusarai. He contrasted the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) with the opposition bloc, saying, “On one side, there is the NDA - an alliance with mature leadership - and on the other side, there is the ‘Maha Lathbandhan’.” Taking a swipe at the rival camp, PM Modi said, “In this Maha Lathbandhan, there is the ‘Atak Dal’, ‘Latak Dal’, ‘Bhatak Dal’, ‘Jhatak Dal’ and ‘Patak Da...

October 24, 2025 2:49 PM

PM Modi pays homage to Karpoori Thakur, vows to fulfil Bihar’s dream from Jan Nayak’s land

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered the contributions of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur in building the nation and vowed to fulfil the aspirations of 14 crore people of Bihar, claiming that their dream is the dream of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Addressing a public rally in Samastipur, PM Modi said, “Today is an extremely important day in my life. Before coming here, I had gone to Karpoori Gram, where I got the opportunity to pay my respects and bow to Bharat Ratna Janana...