Farmers say neither has the government created cold storage infrastructure nor fixed any minimum support price for vegetables
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This shift has drawn criticism from the Congress, non-BJP ruled states, and MGNREGA experts, who say it weakens the 100-day guarantee in practice and turns a legal entitlement into a scheme-based arrangement. The revised funding structure has also raised concerns with states now expected to bear 40 per cent of the wage costs, a move critics say could strain financially weaker states.
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After the Bihar Assembly election setback, cracks in opposition unity are becoming increasingly visible. CPI(ML)’s decision to contest independently across multiple states highlights growing mistrust among allies.
The comparison refers to the way AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi contests elections in Muslim-dominated constituencies across states. In a similar manner, Soren is also being seen as a pan-Indian tribal leader, thereby targeting constituencies with tribal populations.
After a decade of dominance in Bihar politics, Nitish Kumar moves to Delhi and his son Nishant joins JD(U) raises questions about the party’s survival and succession.
After the patriarch Nitish's departure from the state, his son Nishant may find it challenging to keep Kurmi–Koeri vote bank intact
Among the faces being considered as contenders are Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Nityanand Rai, Mangal Pandey, Dilip Jaiswal and Giriraj Singh.
After a March 4 meeting of JD(U) legislators and senior leaders in Patna, many political observers believe CM Nitish Kumar could soon shift to national politics.
Flight cancellations and airspace closures leave migrant workers, pilgrims, and business travellers stranded abroad, while families in Jharkhand anxiously pray for their safe return.
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