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CM Nitish Kumar Silent While Murders Rise in Bihar

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Bihar, NationBihar Election 2025, Gopal Khemka, Nitish Kumar

CM Nitish Kumar Silent While Murders Rise in Bihar

Bihar has been in headlines for quite some time now, and it is not so for good reasons. The law and order in the state has deteriorated a lot. People do not feel safe even in the capital city of Patna. Citizen’s faith in the administration has been shaken. CM Nitish Kumar, also called ‘Sushasan Babu’, has not released a statement. Murder Count Mounts On 4th of July, Gopal Khemka was murdered in close vicinity of a police station. The police claimed they had solved the case of the businessman. However, criminals continued their activities fearlessly. After Khemka, Ramakant Yadav,…

Bihar’s Electoral Roll Update: Supreme Court gives Directives to EC

NEW DELHI: There are two documents to consider. The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission (EC). They asked them to "consider" Aadhaar. The elector's photo identity card (EPIC) is to be considered. This is for the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral roll. These details are already being sought or come pre-filled in the enumeration form distributed to the state's 7.9 crore voters on June 24. EC is, thus, already collecting Aadhaar details. Furnishing Aadhaar is optional for the elector. The EPIC number is pre-printed in the enumeration forms. This is shown by examining the form. The…

Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Causes Uproar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) decided to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. This is due to the upcoming assembly elections. This decision of the apex electoral body has drawn scrutiny and objections from various parties. EC’s Electoral Roll Powers Article 324(1) of the Constitution empowers the Election Commission. It provides “superintendence, direction and control” over preparing the electoral rolls. It also oversees the conduct of elections to Parliament and state legislatures. The EC prepares the electoral rolls following the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (RP Act). Section 21(3)…