Pawan Khera says Bihar election turning into “ECI vs People” as trends favour NDA
New Delhi: Congress leader and All India Congress Committee Working Committee member Pawan Khera said on Friday that the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections appear to be a contest “between the Election Commission of India and the people of Bihar,” as initial trends indicated a strong lead for the BJP-led NDA.
Khera described the trends as “just the beginning,” adding that the party was waiting for clearer results. Criticising the poll panel, he said the early numbers showed that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Gupta was “making an impact” on the elections. He also referenced issues such as SIR and alleged “vote chori,” asserting that voters had “shown courage.”
Taking aim at the CEC, Khera remarked that Gyanesh Kumar Gupta was “writing a book for the Prime Minister,” drawing a comparison to the title To Serve with Love.
The NDA’s strong performance follows the BJP’s recent victories in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Haryana. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) appeared set to improve its 2020 tally of 43 seats, with leads in more than 80 constituencies. The LJP(RV), led by Union Minister Chirag Paswan, was ahead in over 21 of the 29 seats it contested.
In contrast, the RJD was leading in fewer than 40 of the more than 140 seats it contested. The Congress, which fought 61 seats, was leading in under 5.
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J&K CM Abdullah inaugurates upgraded hospital, key road link during Rajouri visit
Nowshera/Jammu (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a vital upgraded road and a 100-bedded sub-district hospital during his visit to the border belt of Nowshera in Rajouri district, emphasising that public office is a responsibility to serve the people and improve their quality of life.
The chief minister received a rousing welcome on his arrival, with people lining both sides of the road, showering flower petals.
Soon after he arrived in Nowshera, Abdullah inaugurated a vital road link from the highway bridge to Nowshera town and the 100-bedded sub-district hospital during his tour of the area.
The visit of the chief minister, along with his cabinet colleagues, marked a major push towards strengthening connectivity and healthcare infrastructure in the region.
The upgraded road project, executed by the PWD department for Rs 7.99 crore, is expected to significantly improve connectivity, streamline traffic movement and reduce travel time for commuters, officials said.
The chief minister also inaugurated the upgraded 100-bedded sub-district hospital, developed at an estimated cost of Rs 18.18 crore. The facility is equipped with modern healthcare infrastructure aimed at enhancing patient care and expanding access to quality medical services for the people of Nowshera and adjoining areas, they said.
During his visit, Abdullah took a detailed tour of the hospital and inspected key sections, including X-ray, ECG and ultrasound rooms, examination rooms, and the blood storage unit. He interacted with doctors, staff and patients, enquiring about the availability and quality of healthcare services.
Addressing a massive public gathering, Abdullah emphasised that public office is a responsibility to serve the people and improve their quality of life.
"Positions of power are not meant for personal comfort but to bring relief to the people and make their lives easier. Our priority is to strengthen schools, hospitals, roads, and address unemployment and poverty," he said.
He highlighted key initiatives aimed at boosting connectivity, healthcare and overall socio-economic growth in Rajouri and adjoining areas.
Interacting with the public, he assured that the voices and aspirations of the people of the Pir Panjal region would continue to guide policy decisions and drive responsive governance on the ground.
The chief minister reiterated the government’s commitment to regularising daily wagers and ensuring justice for Anganwadi and ASHA workers through improved wages and stipends.
He also highlighted various welfare initiatives, including the provision of free gas cylinders to the poorest households, electricity support and free bus travel for women.
Highlighting recent developmental achievements, he noted that projects like the Nowshera road and hospital, which had remained pending for years, were completed due to the focused efforts of the present government.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said that key infrastructure projects in the region have been realised under the leadership of the chief minister, reaffirming the government's commitment to balanced and equitable development across Jammu and Kashmir.
