Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary Calls Lalu Prasad ‘Gabbar of Bihar’, Defends CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday dubbed RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav as the "Gabbar of Bihar," blaming him for the state's industrial decline and accusing his family of deep-rooted corruption. Defending CM Nitish Kumar, Choudhary dismissed opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav’s criticism and highlighted NDA's efforts toward development, including pension reforms and new industries. The RJD hit back, calling Lalu a symbol of social justice and accusing Choudhary of political opportunism.
CM Announces Hike in Social Security Pension by ₹700 Ahead of Bihar Polls
The Bihar government has raised the monthly social security pension by ₹700, increasing it from ₹400 to ₹1,100 for widows, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that the new amount will be disbursed from July, benefitting over 1.09 crore people. The move comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
‘Nurturers of Mafia Raj, Jungle Raj’: PM Modi Slams RJD-Congress Alliance in Bihar Rally
During a rally in Siwan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fierce attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, accusing them of nurturing "mafia raj" and dynastic politics. Dedicating ₹10,000 crore worth of development projects, he urged voters to reject those responsible for Bihar’s "jungle raj" and migration crisis, asserting that the opposition prioritised family interests over public welfare.
PM Modi Holds Grand Roadshow in Siwan, Unveils Key Infrastructure Projects in Bihar – Sampadak Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow and addressed a public rally in Siwan, Bihar, unveiling and laying foundation stones for key development projects across railways, water, sanitation, and energy sectors. Major announcements included the inauguration of the Vaishali-Deoria rail line, launch of the Vande Bharat Express, rollout of sewage treatment plants under Namami Gange, and a 500 MWh battery storage system. He also distributed PMAY-U housing benefits to over 53,000 beneficiaries.
Ballia Horror: Man Stripped, Brutally Thrashed by Four in Viral Video; Police Issue Warrants
A shocking video from Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district has gone viral, showing a man being stripped and brutally beaten by a group of men. The incident, which occurred in March, resurfaced after the video surfaced online on Tuesday. Police have now intensified efforts to arrest the accused, with non-bailable warrants issued. The victim, Abhishek Rajbhar, was allegedly abducted, thrashed, and threatened with death. A case has been registered against four men under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
