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Kushwaha resists BJP merger amid son’s ministerial loss in Bihar
Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha is resisting a merger of his party with the BJP, despite BJP sources claiming he had assured a merger earlier this year for his Rajya Sabha renomination. His son, Deepak Prakash, is set to lose his ministerial position in Bihar as the NDA did not nominate him for the June 18 MLC elections. The NDA, with 202 MLAs in the 243-member Assembly, has allotted 9 of 10 vacant MLC seats to its constituents, excluding RLM. Kushwaha insists the RLM will remain a separate entity while part of the NDA.
6/10/2026
Tejashwi Yadav Accuses Bihar CM of Diverting Attention with Security, Bungalow Rows
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, on June 9, 2026, criticized Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, alleging that the withdrawal of Z+ security for Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi and the eviction notice for Rabri Devi's Patna bungalow at 10, Circular Road, are tactics to divert public attention from pressing issues like corruption, rising prices, and crime. Yadav stated these security and housing matters are not real issues for his party, calling Samrat Choudhary a "Cheap Minister." Furthermore, RJD questioned Nishant Kumar's engineering qualifications, claiming he only completed 5 out of 8 semesters of his B.E. degree and is not a graduate, as per his election affidavit.
6/9/2026
Patna Coaching Violence: Khan Sir Booked After Firing Incident
On June 2, violence erupted at Khan Global Studies coaching center in Patna, followed by a viral video showing two security guards firing shots. Patna police arrested the guards, seized weapons, and later booked the institute's founder, Khan Sir (Faizal Khan), in connection with the firing. Rival coaching institute Gyan Bindu, whose director was previously arrested for the initial attack, alleged a conspiracy, while Khan Sir claimed he was targeted for providing affordable education. The Bihar government announced it would soon introduce a policy to regulate the highly competitive coaching industry, which often sees aggressive tactics and a lack of accountability, impacting thousands of students.
6/6/2026
Bihar ICU Fire: Doctor, 2 Staff Arrested for Negligence After 6 Deaths
Following a deadly fire at Prasad Hospital's ICU in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Thursday, police arrested three staff members on Friday for negligence leading to six deaths. Those arrested include the hospital's maintenance head, administrative head, and the on-duty doctor who was allegedly absent. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit in an AC unit, prompted an investigation into the hospital's top management for potential violations of building regulations and fire safety standards. Victims' families reported critical lapses in emergency response and non-functional fire systems. The hospital's license has been canceled, and a fire safety audit is underway.
6/5/2026
BPSC Releases Exam Calendar for 2024-2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released its examination calendar for 2024-2026, outlining tentative dates for various recruitment exams. This includes the 70th Integrated CCE with 2035 vacancies, scheduled for Prelims on December 13, 2024, and January 4, 2025, with final results expected in April/May 2026. The 71st CCE (1298 vacancies) Prelims are slated for September 13, 2025. Other significant recruitments include 7279 Special Teachers and 46595 School Teachers (TRE-4), with exams in January 2026 and September 2026 respectively. The calendar details exams for diverse posts like Judicial Services, Assistant Professors, and various departmental officers, totalling over 60,000 tentative vacancies across different exam phases.
6/3/2026
AIMIM Demands One MLC Seat from RJD for Bihar Council Polls
All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has demanded one seat from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections from the local bodies' quota. State AIMIM President Akhtarul Iman stated that the party, which has 5 MLAs in the current assembly, supports the RJD-led Grand Alliance in the Rajya Sabha and legislative council, and therefore expects reciprocal support. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar convened a crucial meeting with JDU leaders to discuss the party's strategy and candidate selection for the 24 council seats.
6/2/2026
BPSC Releases 72nd Combined Competitive Examination Notification for 569 Posts
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the notification for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination to fill a total of 569 vacancies across various departments in the Bihar government. The application process is entirely online, and candidates must possess a graduate degree from a recognized university. The examination includes posts like Child Development Project Officer and Financial Administrative Officer, with specific educational qualifications for some roles. Reservation policies of the Bihar government will be applicable, including 35% horizontal reservation for women who are permanent residents of Bihar. The age limit for applicants varies by post and category, with relaxations for government employees, PwD candidates, and ex-servicemen.
6/2/2026