Has Nitish Kumar kept their promises?
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Anant Singh claims killing nine people for Nitish Kumar before clarifying Lalu Prasad regime
Sanjay Kumar Jha, Janata Dal (United) working president, stated on October 17, 2026, that the party noted Anant Singh's claim of killing nine people for Nitish Kumar. The Mokama MLA later clarified he meant nine men died during Lalu Prasad's regime. Jitan Ram Manjhi of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) demanded action. The NDA plans to win all seats on October 23.
Prashant Kishor praises Nitish Kumar as top 10 leader while campaigning in Bihar
Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj chief, praised former chief minister Nitish Kumar as a top 10 leader in Bihar while campaigning for eight legislative council seats. Kishor defended Kumar against Anant Singh's alleged comments and clarified statements regarding Samrat Choudhary. He urged voters to prioritize education over caste and religion, while alleging the NDA government failed to visit families of 15 children killed in a boat accident.
JDU MLA Anant Kumar Singh claims he masterminded nine murders for Nitish Kumar
Anant Kumar Singh, a Janata Dal United (JDU) MLA, sparked controversy in Bihar on October 16, 2026, by claiming he masterminded nine murders for former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Rajiv Ranjan Prasad distanced the party from his remarks. Later, Singh retracted the claim, alleging Lalu Yadav killed nine associates during his government. The Bihar Legislative Council elections occur October 23 and 27.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins India squad as Arshdeep Singh is a doubt with shoulder injury
India added Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 36, to the squad for the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru on Saturday. He replaces Arshdeep Singh, who is a doubt after sustaining a shoulder injury during the fourth match in Hyderabad. The series is tied at 2-2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also joins the squad for the New Zealand series starting October 22.
India hosts West Indies at M Chinnaswamy Stadium as series remains level 2-2
India will host West Indies for the fifth T20 International on Saturday, October 17, at 7pm at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The series is level at 2-2 after Shai Hope scored two centuries and Keemo Paul took five wickets in the fourth match. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson lead the Indian lineup against a touring side featuring Sherfane Rutherford.
IAS officer Vikas Marmat and three others FIRed for allegedly assaulting Police Inspector
On October 10, Cubbon Park police station registered an FIR against Vikas Marmat, an IAS officer, and three others—Abhay Uday Singh, Nitish, and Roshan—for allegedly assaulting Police Inspector Arun Salunke. The incident occurred between 1 a.m. and 1.30 a.m. at Cavore in Bengaluru. The group allegedly used foul language, threatened, and obstructed the Special Enquiry Wing of the Central Crime Branch.
Congress leads protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged "vote theft"
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led three days of protests against the Election Commission of India to demand the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar over alleged "vote theft." The Congress party used aggressive street tactics, including sit-ins at Rajghat, to project Rahul Gandhi as the primary opposition leader. Meanwhile, the BJP and CJP faced off against protesters in a citywide lockdown that detained 7,000 people.
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary transfers ₹1,237.48 crore to 1.8 crore pension beneficiaries
On October 10, 2026, Samrat Choudhary, Bihar Chief Minister, transferred ₹1,100 to over 1.8 crore beneficiaries for September 2026, totaling ₹1,237.48 crore. Accompanied by Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Shweta Gupta, and Pratyaya Amrit, he noted the pension rose from ₹400 under Nitish Kumar. He urged District Magistrates to ensure no eligible person is deprived of this social security pension.
JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha demands Farakka Water Treaty not be renewed in 2026
Sanjay Kumar Jha, Janata Dal (United) National Working President, stated on October 7, 2026, in Hajipur that no party can do politics in Bihar without JD(U). Attending a dialogue with Nishant Kumar and Umesh Singh Kushwaha, he highlighted winning 12 of 16 Lok Sabha seats and 85 of 101 Assembly seats. He demanded the Farakka Water Treaty not be renewed in December 2026.
PIL alleges BMSICL purchased dustbins and bags at inflated ₹307 crore costs
On October 6, 2026, a Patna High Court Division Bench of Chief Justice V. Kameswar Rao and Justice Harish Kumar scheduled a hearing for November 19 regarding a PIL filed by Kaushalesh Kumar. The petition alleges the BMSICL purchased dustbins and bags from SS Medical System at inflated costs totaling ₹307 crore during Mangal Pandey's tenure.
Omar Abdullah welcomes Supreme Court questioning voter deletions under Special Intensive Revision
On October 6, 2026, Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, welcomed the Supreme Court questioning voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision. He stated the Uniform Civil Code will not be implemented locally, urging parliamentary debate. Regarding illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, he noted that while unauthorized foreigners cannot stay, Rohingyas are being needlessly targeted by the Government of India.
Three RLM MLAs to back Ram Pukar Sinha over JD(U) candidate Anand Pushkar
Three of four Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) MLAs, including Anand Madhav, will support Ram Pukar Sinha over JD(U) candidate Anand Pushkar in the Saran Teachers constituency. Nitish Kumar is meeting Rajiv Ranjan Singh to resolve a rift between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar. Elections for eight seats occur October 23, with nominations closing October 6.
