Anticipating victory in Bihar polls, BJP orders 501 kg of laddoos, JD(U) nominee organises feast
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Patna (PTI): Anticipating its victory in the Bihar assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ordered 501 kg of laddoos ahead of the counting of votes on Friday.
To celebrate his anticipated victory, a JD(U) candidate who was arrested in connection with a murder case has invited his supporters and voters to a feast on the day of counting.
The polling in two phases was held on November 6 and 11 in Bihar, and the result will be announced on Friday. The state has registered the highest voter turnout of 66.91 per cent in its history since 1951.
Buoyed by most of the exit poll predictions that have indicated a clear mandate for the NDA government, the saffron party already appears to be in a celebratory mood.
BJP worker Krishna Kumar Kallu told PTI, "On the counting day, NDA will celebrate Holi, Dussehra, Diwali and Eid because people have voted in favour of NDA's development works."
He added that the party has ordered 501 kg of laddoos to be "distributed as prasad" among people.
The laddoo maker in Patna confirmed that a BJP worker has ordered 501 kg laddoos, which is to be delivered on the morning of November 14.
Meanwhile, JD(U) candidate from Mokama constituency, Anant Singh, who was recently taken in custody for the murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter, Dular Chand Yadav, has invited his supporters and electorate to a feast.
It will be organised in Patna on November 14.
Singh, who had been charged with murder in the past as well, is a five-term MLA from the seat.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, however, dismissed the exit poll predictions, claiming that such forecasts were made at the "direction" of the BJP's top leadership.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
