The Bihar Assembly elections delivered one of the most decisive results in the state’s political history, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) securing a remarkable 202 out of 243 seats. The landslide has reaffirmed Nitish Kumar’s standing as one of India’s most durable political figures and strengthened the BJP’s position as a dominant force in Bihar. The outcome surprised even members of the ruling bloc. Coming after months of speculation about Nitish Kumar’s health and political longevity, the verdict reflected a clear vote of confidence in his leadership. Women voters, who turned out in exceptional numbers, were widely credited for shaping the final outcome. Welfare schemes targeting education, safety, mobility and financial independence translated into a powerful pro-incumbency force that cut across caste lines. The alliance between the JDU and BJP, often tested in the past, worked with unusual precision throughout the campaign. BJP not only acted as the organisational engi...
New Delhi: The festive season in Delhi, which began with Diwali on October 22 and ended with Chhath Puja on October 27, turned into a political battlefield as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) traded charges over pollution data and river cleanup efforts. The AAP first accused multiple government agencies of manipulating Delhi’s air quality data on Diwali night. Days later, it claimed that the BJP had created a "fake" Yamuna ghat with filtered water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Chhath Puja while ordinary devotees were left to stand in the polluted river. AAP Accuses Agencies of Tampering with Pollution Data on Diwali AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that four government agencies worked together to manipulate the capital’s air quality data to hide the severity of pollution after Diwali fireworks. "They are corrupt and criminals. The Nehru Nagar monitoring station recorded an AQI of 1763 before it was suddenly shut down. ...