Chauhan, who heads the National Stock Exchange of India, came to Bihar to attend the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya as the chief guest. During the trip, he met Choudhary and shared a photo of the meeting on social media.

In his post, Chauhan called Choudhary a dynamic and energetic leader. He also said he hopes to work with him and his government for Bihar’s development in the future.

Political observers noticed the phrase “your government” in the message. Many supporters believe it hints at the possibility of Choudhary playing a bigger leadership role in Bihar in the coming months.

At present, Choudhary serves as the Deputy Chief Minister in the state government led by Nitish Kumar.

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In the picture, Samrat Choudhary greets people with folded hands while standing next to Nitish Kumar. The Nitish Kumar Samrat Choudhary photo quickly spread on social media. Soon, political discussions started across the state.

Many BJP supporters and political observers began to read the gesture as a signal about future leadership in Bihar. Talk about the next chief minister has already started in political circles.

Some BJP leaders see Samrat Choudhary as a strong contender for the top post. Other names like Nityanand Rai and Sanjay Jaiswal also appear in the discussion.

However, BJP often makes leadership decisions at the last moment. Party leaders usually announce the final choice close to elections.

The Madhepura photo has added fresh excitement to Bihar’s political debate.

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He criticized the party for mocking Gandhi’s legacy. Yadav said the incident was painful to witness. He emphasized that such disrespect should not go unpunished.

Tej Pratap called for the authorities to take action against those responsible. He stressed that history will not forgive people who dishonor great leaders like Gandhi.

As Bihar’s political tension rises, Yadav expressed interest in contesting elections from Moinapur. He added that his team is already preparing for the elections. Key leaders like Ramesh Yadav will join the campaign.

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Speaking to the media, Ramkripal praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for their governance and development work. He highlighted progress in education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, security, and jobs, expressing confidence that the NDA would win the next elections with a big majority.

Ramkripal stressed that although Lalu Prasad Yadav maintained ties with Congress, he never allowed the party to dominate RJD. In contrast, Tejashwi has allegedly surrendered completely to Rahul Gandhi. He accused him of flattery and of supporting leaders like Stalin and Reddy, who, he claimed, insulted Biharis.

He also reminded that voters in Pataliputra rejected Lalu’s daughter Misa Bharti, proving that Bihar’s people know who delivers results. According to him, Rahul Gandhi cannot be trusted with constitutional institutions and misleads citizens by criticizing India abroad.

Ramkripal concluded that Tejashwi’s excessive praise of Rahul Gandhi is hurting RJD supporters, while the NDA’s proven record will continue to win trust in Bihar.

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In preparation for the 2025 polls, all parties in the NDA have joined forces, hoping to weaken the opposition. Kushwaha, president of the National Lok Morcha (RLM), urged his allies to remain united. He emphasized the importance of avoiding the internal divisions that cost the NDA several seats in 2020.

Kushwaha’s warning has ignited political debate. He recalled the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where his own loss in the Karakat seat, as an NDA candidate, further demoralized the alliance. With the Mahagathbandhan securing a win there, he pointed out how crucial it was to learn from such mistakes and ensure a unified front.

Looking ahead to 2025, Kushwaha stressed that the NDA must avoid repeating the past and focus on a united, strong alliance to succeed in the upcoming elections.

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Yadav’s questions focus on pressing matters like poverty, corruption, crime, women’s safety, unemployment, and the poor state of education and healthcare in Bihar. The questions include:

1. Why is Bihar the poorest state?

2. Why are women unsafe in Bihar?

3. Why is Bihar’s healthcare system in such bad shape?

4. Why does crime remain so high in Bihar?

5. Why does corruption continue to thrive in Bihar?

6. Why is unemployment widespread in Bihar?

7. Why do so many people feel forced to migrate from Bihar?

8. Why haven’t new schools been built in the state?

9. Why is there no new industry in Bihar?

10. Why is Bihar’s education system in decline?

Yadav stressed that the people of Bihar deserve answers from their leaders. As Bihar approaches the 2025 elections, Yadav’s calls for a more accountable government have intensified.

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Kumar’s criticism of Tejashwi has intensified the political clash between the two sides. While JDU claims that Tejashwi has failed to address the state’s issues, Tejashwi’s supporters fired back, calling the accusations politically motivated. They argue that Nitish Kumar’s leadership has only brought stagnation to Bihar.

The political drama between the two parties continues to dominate social media, with both sides vying for public support as the Election Commission is expected to announce the election dates soon.

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Backward and extremely backward communities hold a strong voice in Bihar. They form a large part of the population and decide electoral results. Yet, for almost two decades after 1947, the CM’s post went only to forward castes. This changed briefly in 1968, when Satish Prasad Singh became the first backward-class Chief Minister. But his government lasted only five days, showing the deep-rooted power imbalance.

After independence, Shri Krishna Singh from the Bhumihar caste served as Bihar’s first CM until 1961. He was followed by Binodanand Jha, a Maithil Brahmin. Later, Krishna Ballabh Sahay and Mahamaya Prasad Sinha, both Kayasthas, took charge. These leaders came from forward castes, keeping backward communities away from the top post for years.

Singh’s brief tenure opened the way for future backward-class leaders, shaping the social justice narrative in Bihar politics.

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At an event in the Mahatma Gandhi Auditorium, held during the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Brain Development Fair, Choudhary also revealed that tenders for Raxaul and Muzaffarpur airports will be released this month.

The Deputy CM stressed that Bihar is witnessing rapid progress in infrastructure and agriculture. He praised the role of MP Radha Mohan Singh in boosting farm development. According to him, rising ethanol demand has pushed maize prices up to ₹2,000–3,000 per quintal, giving farmers new opportunities.

On economic reforms, Choudhary said Prime Minister Modi stood firm even after the U.S. imposed a 400% tax on terephthalic acid. He highlighted the government’s plan to reduce four tax slabs into two for a simpler system. He also mentioned ongoing projects like the Siliguri-Gorakhpur Expressway and the Haldiya-Raxaul Expressway.

He concluded by saying, “India will only be the best when Bihar becomes the best.”

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