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The Bihar caste survey inaugurates not the re-enaction of the old Mandal politics of narrow caste-based patronage, but the coming-of-age of a subordinate class-based politics

The Hindu

Bihar policemen dump road accident victim’s body into a canal in Muzaffarpur, suspended

In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, three police officials were caught on video throwing the body of an unidentified person killed in a road accident into a canal. Investigation is underway to determine if the matter is genuine.

The Hindu

22 drown while taking bath during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar; CM announces ₹4 lakh compensation

22 drown in rivers/ponds in Bihar in 24 hrs during the jivitputrika festival; CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for kin. 5 in Bhojpur, 4 in Jehanabad, 3 each in Patna and Rohtas, 2 each in Darbhanga and Nawada, 1 each in Kaimur, Madhepura and Aurangabad.

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'Regional parties have got stronger after challenges': Bihar finance minister Vijay Choudhary

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s close aide and finance minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Sunday took a dig at BJP chief JP Nadda for his remark over regional parties saying the more the BJP leaders speak against them, the more they will get stronger.

The Times of India

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Bihar Caste Survey | What are the implications?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the implications of the caste census on State politics

The Hindu

Bihar: Policemen throw parts of body in canal in Muzaffarpur, suspended

The Times of India

Congress govt issues order for caste survey in Rajasthan

Ahead of the assembly polls in Rajasthan, the Congress government on Saturday night issued an order for the conduct of a caste survey in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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22 people drown during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar; CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakh compensation

PATNA: Twenty-two people drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds in separate incidents in Bihar, according to officials on Sunday.

The Times of India

Bihar: 22 drowning deaths reported in last 24 hours, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to kin of deceased people

As many as 22 people belonging to nine districts of Bihar lost their lives due to drowning in the last 24 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks Muslims to be alert of those forces who want to divide people

PATNA: Days after the release of the Bihar caste survey’s figures, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday held a long meeting with Muslim leaders of JD(U) at his official residence here and assured the members of minority community that his government would continue to work for their betterment, welfare and…

The Times of India

Tejashwi Yadav supports Priyanka Gandhi’s promise of caste census in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

While welcoming the stand, Mr. Yadav said that there should be a caste census at the national level as well.

The Hindu

Must be a matter of worry for BJP as allies dumping NDA, Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav warns

PATNA: Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday mounted heavy attacks on BJP president JP Nadda two days after he told a crowd in Patna that the "regional parties are destined to be wiped out."

The Times of India

Restore mandi system in Bihar, says BKU leader Tikait; threatens to launch agitation

Rakesh Tikait said the schemes being run for farmers were not implemented properly.

The Hindu

Rajasthan government orders conduct of caste survey

Rajasthan to conduct caste survey like Bihar; CM Gehlot says it will help formulate targeted welfare schemes. The survey will be conducted by the Congress government, even after the enforcement of model code of conduct. Supreme Court has not passed any order to restrain the Bihar govt from acting on…

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JD(U) MLA abuses journalists in Patna

MLA Gopal Mandal caught on camera with revolver in hospital, abuses journalists when asked why. BJP slams Nitish Kumar's "naya Bihar" where MLAs flaunt guns and use filthy language. JD(U) Minister Shravan Kumar condemns MLA's behavior, says it should be avoided in political and public life.

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Supreme Court declines to stop anything arising out of Bihar caste data; Issues notice to state govt

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti made it clear that it is not going to stay anything at this point. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Equality and identity: On the findings of the Bihar caste count

Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity

The Hindu

BJP will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats from Bihar in 2024, form the Bihar Government alone in 2025: Nadda

The BJP will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats from Bihar next year, and will also form the government alone in the State’s Assembly election in 2025, party president J.P. Nadda said

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Centre hikes contribution to complete stalled North Koel irrigation project

On completion, the project would provide additional annual irrigation to 42,301 hectares in the four drought-prone districts of Jharkhand and Bihar

The Hindu

The impact of the Bihar caste survey | Explained

Bihar govt. publishes caste survey report, showing EBCs & OBCs make up 63% of population. Report likely to increase reservation quota & revive 'mandal vs kamandal' politics. Ruling coalition parties say they will review welfare schemes for poor & marginalised sections.

The Hindu

With Bihar caste survey, Nitish Kumar has set the national agenda, says JD(U) chief

The Bihar government will soon release the socio-economic profile of the caste groups too

The Hindu

Cong MLA B.R. Patil opposes liquor shops in villages, says govt. should not run on poor people’s money

Senior Congress MLA B.R. Patil’s opposition to the State government’s controversial proposal to grant licenses to set up liquor shops in rural areas and the remark that “the government should not run with poor peoples’ money” is likely to provide a spark for renewal of an anti-liquor agitation.

The Hindu

Just counting castes not enough, reveal findings of socio-economic survey as well: Kushwaha

RLJD leader Upendra Kushwaha demands release of Bihar socio-economic survey to provide "full picture" of inequality. He questions methodology and sample size of caste survey, suggests posting enumeration of every village at gram panchayats for people to raise objections.

The Hindu

Congress should consider allying with regional parties: Chinta Mohan

Chinta Mohan urges Congress to consider strategies to stage a comeback in AP, ally with regional parties for 2024 elections. He cites past examples of Congress' failure in TN, Bihar, UP due to language barrier, Babri Masjid demolition. NDA govt. flouted poll promises, YSRCP oppressing opposition in AP. Congress to…

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How a landmark caste census in India threatens Modi’s grip on power

The findings may upend the country’s politics, as marginalised groups demand better government job opportunities.

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