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Election Commission 'cautions' Sushil Modi for offering freebies to voters"The Commission cautions you to abide by the provisions of MCC in letter and spirit and be more careful in future," the order said.17 Oct, 2015, 05.50 PM IST- Bihar first phase of polling records 57% voter turnoutThe higher turnout has left everyone guessing on the trend. The Election Commission figure for the first phase in 2010 is 50.85%.13 Oct, 2015, 06.29 AM IST
- Election Commission show cause notice to Sushil Modi for poll code violationAn FIR has already been lodged against the former deputy chief minister for allegedly inducing voters by promising colour TVs to 'dalits'.01 Oct, 2015, 10.32 PM IST
- Nitish Kumar's other Manjhi Mahadalit scheme too comes a cropper in BiharThe report on DMKVY was prepared by consultancy firm Datamation Consultants after it was engaged by Bihar Mahadalit Vikas Mission (BMVM) to...22 Sep, 2015, 11.01 AM IST
- BJP using Jitan Ram Manjhi as sacrificial lamb, say Nitish Kumar's supporters"BJP is garlanding Manjhi just as butchers do to a goat before sacrificing it," JD(U) general secretary Shyam Rajak told reporters.16 Feb, 2015, 09.23 PM IST
- Jitan Ram Manjhi includes Paswan caste in Mahadalit categoryThe Paswan caste had been left out from the Mahadalit category during Nitish Kumar's time when he had constituted a Mahadalit commission.14 Feb, 2015, 05.43 PM IST
- IAS K P Ramaiah joins JD(U) to take on Speaker Meira KumarRetired Bihar cadre IAS officer K P Ramaiah joined JD(U) amid indication that he would take on Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar in Sasaram Lok...03 Mar, 2014, 06.54 PM IST
- Allahabad High Court bans caste based political rallies in UPThe Allahabad High Court has ordered an immediate end to caste based political rallies in UP, throwing sand in the gears of parties.12 Jul, 2013, 04.51 AM IST
- BJP leader Ramji Das Rishideo joins JD(U) along with supportersRuling JD(U) in Bihar got a shot in the arm with a rival BJP leader Ramji Das Rishideo joining it along with his supporters.06 Jul, 2013, 03.13 PM IST
- Several contenders for President post: Ramvilas PaswanLok Janshakti Party chief Ramvilas Paswan today said there were several contenders in the fray for the post of President after Pratibha Pat...01 May, 2012, 06.06 PM IST
- UP elections: Congress to promise MBC sub-quota within 27% reservation for OBCs'The move will help thwart BJP's attempts to polarise castes, such as Kushwahas, Nishads, Koeris, Nonias, Rajbhars and Lodhs, in its favour.17 Jan, 2012, 04.09 AM IST
- Centre has acknowledged 'Mahadalit': NitishBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today claimed that the Centre had acknowledged the use of term Mahadalits for the extremely backward, who...21 Apr, 2011, 08.37 PM IST
- Nitish wins over key social groupsNitish's verdict transcends traditional fault lines of caste, region, religion ; voting pattern of EBCs, Mahadalits and women turned out to...25 Nov, 2010, 01.59 AM IST
- Cong targets non-Jatavs to expand base in Maya bastionTaking a leaf out of the Mahadalit experiment being carried out by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, Congress has decided to target the no...28 May, 2010, 04.57 AM IST
- Nitish Kumar on a 'Vishwas Yatra'The yatri, a silent worker unlike his predecessor Lalu Prasad, is seeking endorsement of the people for development works of his government.22 May, 2010, 03.11 AM IST
- LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan espouses the cause of dalits, hits the streetsShowing his fighting spirit which he may be needing as never before, LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan hit the streets of Patna on Monday for espo...27 Jul, 2009, 09.49 PM IST
- Down and out, Paswan makes desperate movesTurfed out by the electorate in Bihar, former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan is now making a desperate bid to reclaim his status as a form...15 Jun, 2009, 03.07 AM IST
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