Election News India

The Election Commission's electoral-roll revision exercise is entering a crucial phase. With draft voter lists scheduled for November 12 in Assam, Bihar and West Bengal, political parties and voters will have an important opportunity to examine electoral records, submit claims and raise objections.

Bihar's political landscape has witnessed a fresh controversy after two newly elected Independent Members of the Legislative Council, Banshidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj, announced their association with the BJP following the recent council elections. The development triggered strong objections from the RJD and Jan Suraaj Party, which questioned the constitutional validity of the move and demanded disqualification proceedings. However, the controversy took another turn when the two MLCs clarified that they had extended support to the BJP rather than formally joining the party.

The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to Mokama MLA Anant Singh in the Dularchand Yadav murder case. The court has directed him to surrender by December 1 and asked Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months.

Two newly elected Independent members of the Bihar Legislative Council have joined the BJP. The RJD has objected to the move and says their membership should be cancelled under the anti-defection law.