An FIR has been registered against Union Minister Lalan Singh after a viral video showed him telling supporters to “keep opposition leaders inside their homes” on polling day in Bihar’s Mokama constituency. Authorities booked him under the Representation of the People Act after reviewing surveillance footage.
The Patna High Court today set aside the convictions of former Bihar MLA Anant Kumar Singh in two cases, resulting in his imminent release from prison. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove his involvement in the seized weapons. This decision has raised questions about political motivations and alliances in Bihar, drawing criticism from the opposition.
Today(3rd August), Union Minister Chirag Paswan opposed the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing states to create sub-groups within Scheduled Castes for the 15% quota and announced his party, the Lok Janshakti Party, will appeal. Paswan also supported a caste census, as demanded by Rahul Gandhi, but stressed that the results should not be made public.
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Today (31st May): The Supreme Court vacation bench will hear a petition filed by the RJD candidate seeking re-polling at 45 booths in Bihar’s Munger LS Seat due to alleged rigging. The petitioner also seeks the removal of biased officials and a free and fair re-election. The petition highlights serious manipulation and the petitioner being manhandled.
