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The electoral battle for Bihar continues with the Mahagathbandhan officially naming Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate. Nitish Kumar and Mukesh Sahni are central figures in the political discourse. Congress's Bihar in-charge, Krishna Alavaru, claimed Nitish Kumar is unwell, alleging the BJP is governing the state by proxy. The opposition alliance has challenged the NDA to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate. The BJP has countered by referencing the 'Jungle Raj' period associated with Lalu Prasad and raising corruption allegations against the Yadav family. The campaign focuses on the Mahagathbandhan's job creation pledges versus the NDA's 'Jan Kalyan Raj' platform. This report examines the Bihar election debate surrounding Tejashwi Yadav's job promises, including Zafar Islam's questions regarding financial viability. The bulletin also addresses Prime Minister Modi's decision to not attend the ASEAN summit and a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump amid diplomatic tensions concerning trade and Russian oil sanctions. Furthermore, it details a public health incident in Madhya Pradesh where over 180 individuals, primarily children, sustained eye injuries from illegally sold carbide guns during Diwali. The report concludes with Sister Sabina, a 55-year-old nun from Kerala, winning a gold medal in a hurdles race.

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Rahul Gandhi Sounds Poll Bugle in Kerala, Congratulates UDF Workers on Local Body Poll Wins

On this special report, the focus is on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Kochi, Kerala, where he addressed party workers following the local body elections. During the 'Mahapanchayat' event, Rahul Gandhi congratulated the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Congress members for their 'superb performance' across Block Panchayats, District Panchayats, Municipalities, and Corporations. He used the platform to launch a sharp political attack on the BJP and RSS, stating, 'The BJP actually stands for centralization of power while we stand for decentralization of power.' Gandhi emphasized that the third tier of government is the foundation of the Indian democratic system and accused the BJP of refusing to listen to the voices of the people. The event served as a significant rallying cry for the party cadre as they prepare for upcoming political challenges in the state, marking a major victory in a domain where the Left traditionally holds an edge.