Dr Sanjeev Kumar

Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Patna event have sparked a political confrontation. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and state BJP president Sanjay Saraogi have demanded an apology, while the Congress has defended Kharge and linked the dispute to allegations concerning electoral-roll revision.

Mokama MLA Anant Singh has announced plans to form his own political party after the Janata Dal (United) expelled him and former MLA Neelam Devi for six years over alleged anti-party activities. Singh criticised the party’s leadership but maintained that his personal relationship with Nitish Kumar remained cordial. The JD(U) has also sought action regarding Singh’s Assembly membership under the anti-defection law.