Election – New Odisha Age

Major Panic in Bengal as SIR Verification Triggers Reverse Exodus of Illegal Migrants; Mamata Banerjee Urges EC to Halt Exercise

Sarmistha Kabi2 weeks ago02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Massive tension has gripped several districts of West Bengal as the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists has set off widespread fear among undocumented migrants. Hundreds of individuals who had entered India from Bangladesh without valid papers are reportedly fleeing border areas after verification teams began strict identity checks. Sources say…

Bihar’s New Coalition Government: Stability or Stagnation?

Sarmistha Kabi2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: Nitish Kumar has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar once again, marking his record breaking tenth term. The ceremony, though solemn in intent, briefly slipped into the viral space when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen wiping his face with a towel — an image that social media amplified instantly. But beyond…

BREAKING NEWS: LALU PRASAD YADAV’S FAMILY FEUD ERUPTS — SIBLINGS CLASH, PARTY IN TURMOIL

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: A major political storm has hit the RJD first family. The Yadav household — long seen as the most powerful political dynasty in Bihar — is now facing an unprecedented and very public breakdown. According to viral videos and online posts, a fierce confrontation has taken place between Tejashwi Yadav and his sisters following…

Sheikh Hasina’s Death Sentence: A Geopolitical Turning Point for South Asia

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago07 mins

Bhubaneswar, India: An analytical perspective on Bangladesh’s political turmoil and India’s looming strategic challenge The dramatic sentencing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on 17 November has shaken South Asian politics and raised urgent questions about democracy, due process, and regional stability. Currently residing in India after fleeing her country earlier this…

Political Analysis: Why New-Age Politics Struggles in Bihar’s Traditional Landscape

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bihar has always been one of the most politically complex states in India. It is a place where electoral behaviour, social identity, and ground-level networks play a larger role than campaign narratives or political innovation. The state often surprises analysts because voters say one thing but vote another, creating outcomes that defy predictions. Within…

Is Congress Losing Touch With Ground Reality? Bihar Election Results Intensify the Debate

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago07 mins

Bhubaneswar: As India’s political landscape shifts rapidly, the question dominating conversations across party lines is whether the Congress party has lost touch with ground realities. The latest trigger for this debate is the sweeping victory of the NDA in the Bihar assembly elections — a result that once again exposes Congress’s structural weaknesses and Rahul…

Nitish Kumar Scripts Historic Comeback as NDA Sweeps Bihar; Opposition Left Stunned

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: A landmark political victory, the NDA alliance has swept the Bihar Assembly elections, leaving the Opposition bloc — including Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and Prashant Kishor — visibly stunned by the outcome. The results not only overturned most exit poll predictions but also reaffirmed Nitish Kumar’s enduring influence in Bihar’s political landscape. Nitish Kumar…

Chirag Paswan Scores Big in Bihar Polls; Eyes Key Role in NDA Government

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant political breakthrough, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the Bihar Assembly election. Riding on strong public support and a renewed appeal among young voters, Chirag’s party has secured an impressive performance within the NDA camp. In earlier interviews during the…

NDA Alliance Sweeps Bihar Election, Secures Historic Mandate for Third Consecutive Time

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago02 mins

Bhubaneswar: According to early trends and party statements, the NDA alliance has swept the Bihar Assembly elections, marking what leaders are calling a historic victory for the Narendra Modi–led coalition. Bihar, India’s third most populous state, continues to remain a politically critical region for national development and governance strategies. Party officials said the NDA’s strong…

Student Council Elections at iLEAD Inspire Democratic Spirit and Leadership

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago03 mins

Kolkata, India, 15 November 2025: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Development (iLEAD) successfully conducted its Student Council Elections 2025 on November 5, drawing a large number of students and staff to the polls. The event was held under the careful supervision of teachers and mentors, ensuring transparency, fairness and discipline throughout the process. The elections were…