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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Investigators claim the Mayor ignored departmental orders. She allegedly tried to push proposals 123, 124, and 125 in a municipal board meeting despite restrictions. These actions were called irregular and unauthorized.

Urban Commissioner Animesh Parashar reported the issue. A two-member inquiry team was then formed. Councillors Vinay Kumar Pappu, Geeta Devi, Dr. Aashish Sinha, and Dr. Indresh Chandra also filed complaints. They accused the Mayor of bypassing rules.

The notice said she called the board’s 8th meeting without proper authority. It also mentioned that agenda papers for the February 11 meeting were opened early, raising doubts. If charges hold, her powers could shift soon.

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This election proved to be a turning point for Congress. Once the strongest party, it collapsed badly. In the previous election, Congress had won 196 seats, but this time it fell to just 71, losing 125 seats. The wave of VP Singh’s politics at the Center in 1989 also boosted Janata Dal, helping it win 122 seats and secure a stable government.

Congress’s defeat was compared to its 1977 loss after the Emergency. The party secured only 24.78% votes and lost its dominance. Meanwhile, BJP strengthened its position with 39 seats, CPI won 23, and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) emerged strongly with 19 seats.

This election reshaped Bihar, showing the rise of BJP and JMM, and the steep decline of Congress.

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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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In 2020, the NDA performed strongly in this belt, while the Grand Alliance suffered losses due to AIMIM’s entry. Earlier results, however, show changing voter trends. In 2015, the Grand Alliance dominated, while in 2010, NDA was ahead. This shifting behavior makes these districts unpredictable yet decisive.

The region includes eight key districts along the Kosi and Ganga rivers—Munger, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Madhepura, Supaul, Saharsa, and Purnia. These areas are politically sensitive due to the high share of minority voters. AIMIM’s rise in 2020 altered the balance, surprising established parties. Later, four AIMIM MLAs joined RJD, adding strength to the Grand Alliance. NDA had won 39 out of 62 seats here in 2020.

Meanwhile, a separate case in Banka district drew public anger. A land tax error imposed dues of over ₹72 lakh on only 90 decimals of land, leaving families shocked and sparking debate on revenue administration.

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