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Page 32 - Bihar Assembly Elections

Covid vaccine for free in Bihar: BJP's masterstroke or just a poll promise?

Opposition parties have slammed the BJP for promising free Covid-19 vaccines in its Bihar poll manifesto and demanded action by the Election Commission. They alleged that the ruling party was using the pandemic for political gains. The BJP, however, said health is a state subject and its manifesto is for Bihar, not for the entire country, where it has promised that the state will buy the vaccine for its people. The video takes a look at the claims and counter claims in this 'Super Over' just before the Bihar elections.

Icon YoutubeCovid vaccine for free in Bihar: BJP's masterstroke or just a poll promise?
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 2:06 PM IST

Bihar election LIVE: Days of 'lantern' over, Modi hits out at Lalu Prasad

PM Modi will address three rallies at Dehri-on Sone (Rohtas district), Gaya and Bhagalpur to seek support for NDA nominees. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Bihar election 2020 campaigns

Bihar election LIVE: Days of 'lantern' over, Modi hits out at Lalu Prasad
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 1:59 PM IST

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Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 1:50 PM IST

PM Modi should speak on Chirag Paswan, Covid deaths at rally: Pappu Yadav

Ahead of PM Modi's rallies in Bihar, Jan Adhikar Party Chief Pappu Yadav said that PM Modi should speak out on Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan, joblessness and Covid-19 deaths in Bihar

PM Modi should speak on Chirag Paswan, Covid deaths at rally: Pappu Yadav
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 12:08 PM IST

Chirag attacks Nitish, accuses him of sabotaging prospect of BJP candidates

Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan made a strong attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar accusing him of betraying Lalu Prasad after the last Lok Sabha polls

Chirag attacks Nitish, accuses him of sabotaging prospect of BJP candidates
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 10:17 AM IST

Hope PM Modi tells us what NDA gave Bihar apart from unemployment: Tejashwi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav raised the issues of unemployment, among others, which he alleged, have been plaguing the state over the 15 years rule of NDA

Hope PM Modi tells us what NDA gave Bihar apart from unemployment: Tejashwi
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 10:17 AM IST

Bihar polls: PM to address 3 rallies in Sasaram, Gaya and Bhagalpur today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address three rallies in Sasaram, Gaya and Bhagalpur in poll-bound Bihar on Friday

Bihar polls: PM to address 3 rallies in Sasaram, Gaya and Bhagalpur today
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 7:56 AM IST

Allowed policy related promises in poll manifestos in the past: EC

Amid demand by opposition leaders for action against BJP's manifesto promising free vaccine in Bihar, officials pointed out that the Election Commission had allowed policy related promises in the past

Allowed policy related promises in poll manifestos in the past: EC
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 1:57 AM IST

Bihar elections: BJP's free Covid-19 vaccine poll promise draws ire

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the BJP for promising free Covid-19 vaccine in its Bihar poll manifesto

Bihar elections: BJP's free Covid-19 vaccine poll promise draws ire
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 1:22 AM IST

Will present NDA's development agenda before people of Bihar: PM Modi

A day before addressing his first set of rallies in Bihar, PM Modi said on Thursday he will present the development agenda of the ruling NDA before the people and seek their support for it

Will present NDA's development agenda before people of Bihar: PM Modi
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 9:25 PM IST

NDA going to form govt in Bihar with two-thirds majority: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh exuded confidence that the NDA will form a government in Bihar with a two-thirds majority, saying the coalition has fulfilled almost all its promises during its 15-year rule in the state

NDA going to form govt in Bihar with two-thirds majority: Rajnath
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 9:21 PM IST

JD(U) releases manifesto; asks rivals' monetary source to fulfill promises

It also hit out at the Congress, an ally of the RJD in Mahagathbandhan

JD(U) releases manifesto; asks rivals' monetary source to fulfill promises
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 8:43 PM IST

Oppn attacks BJP for promising free Covid-19 vaccine in Bihar manifesto

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the BJP, saying one has to refer to the state-wise election schedule to know when one will have access to the vaccine

Oppn attacks BJP for promising free Covid-19 vaccine in Bihar manifesto
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 8:09 PM IST

Bihar polls: Over 50% population satisfied with JD-U-BJP, reveals research

Interestingly, infrastructure and development lags behind, when it comes to factors that shall decide the vote

Bihar polls: Over 50% population satisfied with JD-U-BJP, reveals research
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 6:38 PM IST
LIVE news: Central team in Hyderabad assesses damage caused by floods
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 5:56 PM IST

Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi tests positive for Covid-19, hospitalised

The deputy CM was expected to be present at the rallies, along with JD(U) boss and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has been declared as the NDA''s face for the polls

Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi tests positive for Covid-19, hospitalised
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 4:59 PM IST

Bihar polls: Chhattisgarh CM Baghel hits out BJP over free vaccine promise

Baghel also said the poll promise implies that citizens of the states where elections are not being held will have to pay for the vaccine

Bihar polls: Chhattisgarh CM Baghel hits out BJP over free vaccine promise
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 4:46 PM IST

Bihar elections: BJP promises free Covid vaccination for all in manifesto

BJP released its manifesto for three-phased Bihar elections and promised that after the approval of the coronavirus vaccine from ICMR, every person in the State will get vaccinated free of cost

Bihar elections: BJP promises free Covid vaccination for all in manifesto
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 1:19 PM IST

Bihar elections 2020: Lalu hits out at Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi again

Neither can you take Lalu Prasad out of Bihar politics nor Bihar out of the RJD supremo, who though in Ranchi jail has been closely monitoring and directing the action in the Assembly poll campaign.

Bihar elections 2020: Lalu hits out at Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi again
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 12:19 PM IST

Nitish Kumar mentally and physically tired, can't handle Bihar: Tejashwi

Yadav scion also promised to scrap the notification in Bihar Chief Minister's tenure of the retirement of government employees at the age of 50

Nitish Kumar mentally and physically tired, can't handle Bihar: Tejashwi
Updated On : 22 Oct 2020 | 11:57 AM IST