Bihar Politics

Santosh Kumar, a Congress worker from Chhapra, Bihar, has claimed that his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi were taken out of context, triggering a misunderstanding and an alleged assault. The controversy surrounding Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks has escalated, with a BJP member also filing a police complaint over the incident.

The central issue is the distinction between Form 6 itself and the separate declaration introduced alongside it during the Bihar SIR process. The Election Commission maintains that the statutory form was not modified, while the Supreme Court's proceedings have kept attention on the legal and procedural aspects of the electoral-roll revision. For voters and political parties, the larger issue is transparency in the preparation and revision of electoral rolls. Clear documentation of the legal basis, supporting declarations and procedures followed during SIR will remain important for public understanding of the process.

The Bihar government has approved a ₹3,516 crore development plan for the Vishnupad Temple area in Gaya, with the project aimed at improving infrastructure and developing the pilgrimage destination.

The Uniform Civil Code has emerged as a fresh political issue in Bihar after JD(U) leaders reiterated that the party does not support implementing a UCC in the state, while BJP leaders have backed the proposal at the national level.

The Janata Dal (United) has intensified its long-running campaign against the Farakka Barrage, launching a “Nitish Samvad” outreach programme across 12 districts along the Ganga. With the India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty approaching its December 2026 expiry, the issue has returned to the centre of Bihar's political debate over floods, silt accumulation and water management.

The internal crisis in the Bihar Congress has intensified after the party issued show-cause notices to 29 leaders for allegedly participating in a protest against the state leadership in New Delhi. The action comes amid continuing demands from disgruntled leaders for organisational changes and greater accountability.

Bihar is facing a major flood crisis, with millions of people affected across several districts. The situation has also triggered a fresh political confrontation, as RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has urged the state government to speed up relief operations while the ruling establishment faces growing pressure over flood management and public assistance.

Bihar politics has witnessed a fresh confrontation after the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) raised allegations of fake voter registrations in the Tirhut Graduate Legislative Council constituency. The party has submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission seeking an independent investigation, putting electoral transparency and voter-list verification at the centre of a new political debate.

Bihar’s political landscape remains closely connected to issues such as employment, development, infrastructure, education and welfare, with political parties working to strengthen their positions among voters across the state.