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Kushwaha Questions Lalu Family’s Leadership

Khazavali — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:17:35 +0000

The Bihar politics crisis grew deeper after Upendra Kushwaha criticised the growing tension in Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family. He said the turmoil showed a failure of leadership. Kushwaha added that if someone cannot manage their own family, they cannot take responsibility for Bihar. His comments quickly heated up the Bihar politics crisis and sparked public debate.

Kushwaha said the public had rejected RJD because of internal fights. Tej Pratap’s expulsion and Rohini Acharya’s decision to quit politics added pressure on the family. He also claimed he was removed from the family long ago and blamed Sanjay, Rameez, and Tejashwi Yadav for creating this situation.

He further said party workers were upset and openly asking why the party had reached this state. According to him, anyone who questioned the family faced insults and threats. These remarks intensified political tensions across the state.

Kushwaha also responded to opposition claims that BJP would stop Nitish Kumar from returning as Chief Minister. He said everyone could see that Nitish Kumar was set to become CM again.

The Assembly will be dissolved on November 19, and Nitish Kumar will take oath for the tenth time on November 20.

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Bangladesh NCP Challenges EC Over Symbol

Anil Vanna — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:02:12 +0000

The National Citizen Party (NCP) of Bangladesh has warned the Election Commission after being denied the “Shapla” (water lily) symbol. NCP chief organiser Sarjis Alam said the party has no alternative but to get the Shapla symbol. He added that the EC must address the issue or face consequences.

Alam criticised the EC for ignoring the party’s earlier requests. He questioned whether officials were inactive or taking instructions from outside parties, despite claiming independence. The NCP demanded clarity on why the symbol was not included.

The EC clarified that the Shapla symbol does not appear in its reserved list of 115 electoral symbols. Earlier, NCP representatives met Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. Party coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari said the registration must include one of the Shapla variants — Shapla, white Shapla, or red Shapla — and cannot be changed.

Bangladesh faces growing political uncertainty ahead of next year’s elections. The NCP warning adds tension, as student leaders previously joined Muhammad Yunus and other parties against the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister?

Amar Desai — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:18:24 +0000

Nepal’s protestors have chosen Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister, marking a historic moment in the country’s politics. Born in 1952, Karki is widely recognized for her integrity and fearless stand against corruption. She studied Political Science at Banaras University in Uttar Pradesh, India, before entering public life.

Karki made history in 2016 by becoming Nepal’s first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. During her tenure, she gained prominence for challenging several controversial government decisions, which drew both praise and criticism. Her bold actions even led to an impeachment motion being introduced against her in Parliament, but it failed to pass.

She retired from judicial service in 2017 but continued to remain a respected figure in Nepal’s public sphere. Now, amid political turmoil, citizens have placed their trust in her leadership, highlighting her reputation as a strong, corruption-free leader.

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