Leshi Singh

Prime Minister Modi's austerity drive to cut fuel consumption has prompted a wave of similar measures across the government. Union ministers, chief ministers, and governors are significantly reducing convoy sizes and encouraging public transport. This initiative aims to curb unnecessary travel and promote economical fuel usage nationwide.

In a bold move, Bihar's cabinet underwent a dramatic expansion as 32 new ministers took their oath, notably including the offspring of former chief ministers. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, this newly formed council strives for inclusivity across caste, community, and regional lines.

In a noteworthy political shift, Bihar is set to see a cabinet expansion this Thursday, with Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, poised to step into a ministerial role. The occasion will be graced by Prime Minister Modi, who will oversee the oath-taking ceremony at the historic Gandhi Maidan.

In a bold address, Tejashwi Yadav of RJD raised serious concerns about the performance of the NDA government during its initial five-month tenure, calling out its perceived absence of real action and clear vision. He expressed skepticism regarding the capabilities of the new Chief Minister and suggested that the administration operates under external influence.

In a passionate address, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary took a strong stand against Congress and RJD for their resistance to the Women's Reservation Bill. He accused opposition leaders of nepotism, suggesting they favor their own families over true representation, while Prime Minister Modi is on the frontline promoting women's rights across the country.

In a passionate address, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed his outrage over the opposition's thwarting of the women's reservation bill, deeming it a 'dark stain on democracy.' He accused political adversaries, particularly Congress and RJD, of undermining the progress of women, vowing to hold them accountable at the polls.

In response to devastating weather conditions, Bihar's Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav has mandated an immediate assessment of the crop losses inflicted by recent severe winds, torrential rain, and hailstorms. The standing rabi crops, winter maize, and blooming fruit flowers across 19 northern districts have taken a significant hit.

A day after she sent a defamation notice of Rs5 crore to the party MLA and ex-minister Bima Bharti, the JD(U) top leadership summoned state’s food and consumer protection minister leshi singh on Monday.

Differences seem to have already emerged in the newly formed 'Mahagathbandhan' (Grand Alliance) in Bihar, with exasperation over choices made for cabinet portfolios palpable on Wednesday within the ruling camp, a day after the exercise was carried out.

Two-time JD(U) MP Santosh Kumar Kushwaha joined the RJD in Patna, setting up a potential electoral showdown with senior JD(U) minister leshi singh in the Dhamdaha assembly constituency. While JD(U) downplayed the defection, describing Kushwaha as no match for Singh, the move has significantly raised the political temperature in Seemanchal.

In course of election campaign, Nitish Kumar had promised 35% quota for women in government jobs, but in his 29-member cabinet, the number of women ministers is only two.

State food and consumer protection minister leshi singh in the state assembly on Thursday said that the government, at present, has no intention to increase the amount of dealer margin money beyond that already fixed for those who are running the public distribution system (PDS) shops.

Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the state and it was after 10 months that over 40 cases were reported in a day on Saturday when 44 people tested positive for the virus. On Sunday, 17 new Covid cases were registered in the state, including eight in Patna.

A day after the state’s food and consumer protection minister and JD(U) leader leshi singh sent a defamation notice of Rs 5 crore to the party MLA and ex-minister Bima Bharti, the former was summoned by the party’s top leadership on Monday.

Nitish, whose first response to the row over RJD's Kartik skipping a court appearance to take oath as minister on Tuesday was that he didn't know about the case, said the government was now "looking into it". He said those raising the spectre of a "return to jungle raj" would be given "a befitting reply at an appropriate time".

A day after JD(U) MLA Bima Bharti "threatened" that she will resign as legislator if minister leshi singh is not sacked from the new state cabinet, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday reprimanded her for raising questions over re-induction of Singh.

The state on Thursday adopted a 10-point declaration, ‘Bihar Disaster Risk Reduction Framework’ (BDRRF), to achieve the vision of a disaster resilient state.

In a heartbreaking incident, Khagaria district mourns the loss of Raju Mandal, president of the JD(U) youth wing, who tragically lost his life in a violent road accident on Friday morning. After attending a wedding celebration, his vehicle was violently hit by a reckless truck, leaving four others wounded—two of them in critical condition.

The state government’s plan to provide free foodgrain to 1.75 crore ration card holding families for May and June under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) is set to flounder as the Fair Price Dealers’ Association (FPDA) has expressed their reservation about the use of point of sale (POS) machines attached with biometric device for the identification of ration cardholders.

Mark your calendars! Patna is gearing up for the grand Mahila Udyami Phagunotsav 2026, taking place from February 19-23 at the iconic Gyan Bhawan. This vibrant festival will celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, featuring over 225 talented women artisans from around India.

As assembly elections approach in Purnia, all eyes are on leshi singh and Krishna Kumar Rishi, both aiming for a sixth win to match the district record. The political atmosphere is expected to intensify following PM Modi's rally.

Police have intensified raids in Bihar and other states to arrest minister leshi singh’s nephew Ashish Singh alias Athiya, Sudesh Singh and others who were allegedly involved in the murder of former Purnia district board member Vishawajit Kumar Singh alias Rintu Singh (28), who was shot dead near Sarsi chowk in Purnia district on November 12.

Ahead of Bihar cabinet expansion, Janata Dal (United) MLA leshi singh on Tuesday confirmed that she will be getting a post in the cabinet and thanked Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for it.