Bihar Congress to Launch Statewide Protests Demanding Chief Election Commissioner’s Resignation

 

Patna; The Bihar Congress will launch a series of state-wide protests until November demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The decision was announced at an important review meeting of state Congress office-bearers and district Congress committee presidents held at the Pradesh Congress headquarters, Sadaqat Ashram, in Patna on Friday (October 9, 2026).

The meeting was attended by Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru and state Congress president Rajesh Ram, who chaired the proceedings. Discussions focused on strengthening the party organisation, its activities, public outreach campaigns and the strategy for the phased agitation demanding the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.

During the meeting, Krishna Allavaru reviewed organisational activities with state office-bearers and district presidents. He stressed the need to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and increase its presence from districts to blocks and panchayats. He also emphasised effective implementation of Congress programmes, better coordination among different levels of the organisation, active participation by party workers and continuous engagement with the public.

Preparations for the forthcoming agitation and the role of the party organisation in making it successful were also discussed.

Addressing the meeting, Rajesh Ram said the Bihar Congress would conduct a series of state-wide protests in phases until November to demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

Outlining the protest schedule, he said the second phase would run from 10 to 20 October, with block-level marches and public outreach campaigns organised across the state. Congress workers will reach out to people at the block level, raise issues concerning voters’ rights and encourage more people to join the campaign.

From 25 October to 25 November, the party will organise ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ (Save the Vote, Save the Nation) chaupals at district, block and village levels. People who have complained that their names have been deleted from electoral rolls will also be invited to participate.

Congress workers will interact with affected voters, listen to their grievances and highlight issues relating to electoral rolls.

Rajesh Ram further announced that the fourth phase of the agitation would feature a ‘Delhi Chalo’ programme on Constitution Day. Thousands of Congress leaders and workers from Bihar would travel to Delhi to raise questions concerning voters’ rights and democratic values at the national level.

The meeting was attended by treasurer Jitendra Gupta, disciplinary committee chairman Kapildev Prasad Yadav, MLAs Manoj Biswas and Surendra Kushwaha, along with all district Congress presidents and state office-bearers.

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary presides over NDA legislative party meeting in Patna

 

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a crucial NDA legislative party meeting in Patna on October 9, 2026 at his official residence Lok Sevak Awas. The core agenda of the meeting was to finalise the election strategy and alliance coordination for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections scheduled for October 23, 2026.

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chairs high-level review meeting of Education Department

 

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a high-level review meeting of the Education Department in Patna on October 9, 2026.

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary chairs high-level law and order review meeting in Patna

 

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a high-level law and order review meeting on October 9, 2026, at the 'Sankalp' auditorium in Lok Sevak Awas, in Patna.

The Chief Minister directed the officials to prepare district-wise and police station-wise lists of criminals and anti-social elements and take immediate, decisive action. Police were also instructed to use provisions of the Crime Control Act (CCA) to put habitual offenders under strict surveillance. 

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Nitish Kumar inaugurates Nitish Samvad programme at JD(U) office in Patna

 

Patna: Janata Dal (United) national president and Rajya Sabha member Nitish Kumar inaugurated Nitish Samvad programme at the JD(U) office in Patna on October 9, 2026. Nitish Samvad is a public outreach programme to solve the grievances of the people. 

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Bihar Governor, Chief Minister Pay Tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on Death Anniversary

 

Patna: Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary paid floral tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his death anniversary on Thursday (October 8, 2026).

The Governor and Chief Minister offered flowers at the statue of Jayaprakash Narayan, located at the south-west corner of Gandhi Maidan, and paid their respects to the veteran freedom fighter and political leader.

Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar, Cooperation Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, Building Construction Minister Leshi Singh, SC and ST Welfare Minister Lakhendra Kumar Roshan, BJP state president and MLA Sanjay Saraogi, MLAs Shyam Rajak and Arun Manjhi, and Bihar State Farmers’ Commission chairman Roop Narayan Mehta were among those present.

Several social and political workers and other dignitaries also paid floral tributes at the statue of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and remembered his contribution to the country.

On the occasion, artistes from the Information and Public Relations Department performed aarti and sang the national song, national anthem, Bihar song and patriotic songs.

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Mahagatbandhan workers take out Lok Bhavan march

 

Patna: Mahagatbandhan workers take out Lok Bhavan march demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner in Patna on October 8, 2026.

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Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi addresses 25 years of Seva Sankalp programme

 

Patna: Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi addressed the 25 years of Seva Sankalp programme in Patna on October 7, 2026.

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Mahagatbandhan workers stage demonstration against SIR

 

Patna: Mahagatbandhan (Grand Alliance) workers staged demonstration against SIR and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in Patna on October 7, 2026.

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurates Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha

 

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’ and ‘Seva Jyoti Yatra’ held at the Miller High School Ground in Patna on October 7, 2026 by lighting the ceremonial lamp. On the occasion, he also flagged off the ‘Seva Jyoti Yatra’. 

Addressing the gathering, Samrat Choudhary said that the day was important in the direction of fulfilling the resolve of Viksit Bharat. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister  Narendra Modi, the country has made significant progress over the past 12 years and is moving towards the goal of Viksit Bharat.

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