Bihar news & politics
The latest news from Bihar, where Samrat Choudhary (BJP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: crime violence, protest opposition, rape sexual crime.
Modi to visit Bhagalpur for ₹3,500 crore airport and 2,400 MW power project
Narendra Modi is likely to visit Bhagalpur district on November 20 to inaugurate the Adani Power Limited 2,400 MW Pirpainti Thermal Power project and lay foundation stones for Vikramshila Central University and a ₹3,500 crore Ajgaibinath Greenfield Airport. Samrat Choudhary met officials on October 21, 2026, to review security and projects worth ₹3,242.95 crore submitted to the PMO.
65 lakh names missing from Bihar draft roll as Election Commission faces scrutiny
The Election Commission of India faces scrutiny over electoral roll revisions and transparency. In Bihar, 65 lakh names were missing from the August 2025 draft roll. West Bengal saw 27 lakh deletions and 22 lakh appeals. In Aland, Karnataka, only 24 of 6,018 deletion applications were accepted. Additionally, Maharashtra’s 2024 turnout rose from 58.22% to 66.05%.
Police file 3 FIRs against JD(U) MLA Anant Singh, Anuj Singh for MCC violations
Police registered three FIRs on Monday, October 19, 2026, against JD(U) MLA Anant Singh and Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh. The cases involve alleged Model Code of Conduct violations during an October 18 roadshow in the Mokama Assembly constituency. Officials reported excessive vehicles, sirens, and JCB machines. Polling for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats occurs on October 23.
Manjunath shot dead at Whitefield home after dispute over unpaid rent
On Sunday night, 42-year-old Manjunath was shot dead at his residence in Pattandur Agrahara, Whitefield. Two tenants from Bihar, gig workers for Swiggy, Zomato, and Rapido, allegedly opened fire using a smuggled country-made pistol after a dispute over unpaid rent. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Whitefield Division stated that police are currently tracing the suspects to establish the motive.
Speeding Scorpio hits motorcycle and pedestrians on Atal Path, killing several in Patna
Late last night, a speeding Scorpio allegedly hit a motorcycle and six to seven pedestrians on Atal Path in Patna, Bihar. The vehicle traveled 200 metres before overturning as the driver allegedly tried to flee. Eight people were injured, some seriously, and others lost their lives. Minister Ram Kripal Yadav stated strict action will be taken against the JD(U) leader's vehicle owner.
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.
VIB raids Rural Works Engineer's 4 locations over alleged ₹1.10 crore assets
On October 15, 2026, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) raided four locations belonging to Chandra Shekhar Singh, a Rural Works Department Executive Engineer. The raids in Chhapra, Patna, Katihar, and Darjeeling targeted alleged assets worth ₹1.10 crore. Officials recovered ₹5 lakh in cash and 250 grams of jewelry. Documents were found regarding 92 decimals of land purchased in 2021 for his wife, Shweta Kumari.
Chandan Raj allegedly murdered father over woman's pressure to transfer family land
Chandan Raj allegedly murdered his father, Krishna Gupta, on September 24 after a dialysis session at Magadh Medical College Hospital. The accused attacked the grocery store owner with stones and a stick because a woman pressured him to transfer family land. Police discovered the body near the Officers Training Academy in Gaya on September 26 and took Chandan Raj into custody.
Former customs assistant commissioner Ram Kumar Singh shot dead by 3 motorcycle-borne assailants
On October 15, 2026, three motorcycle-borne assailants shot and killed Ram Kumar Singh (68), a former assistant commissioner of customs and Kshatriya Mahasabha state president, near Jain College in Arrah town. Bhojpur SP Awadhesh Dixit stated the gunmen fired 7-8 rounds during a morning walk. Police registered an FIR at Nawada police station following threats over a land dispute.
Overloaded boat with a hole capsizes in Vaishali, killing 13 people
On October 13, a country-made boat capsized in Rampur-Shyamchand village, Raghopur block, Vaishali district, killing 13 people. This brought the 2026 death toll to 30. District Magistrate Varsha Singh ordered an inquiry into the overloaded boat with a hole. Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) demanded an impartial inquiry after visiting bereaved families on October 14.
