The Key voting themes of  Bihar 2010 Patna: Five key themes dominated the recently concluded election in Bihar. The  overall voter turnout was 52.4% , up from the 46.8% in the last Assembly elections. Voters defied Naxal threats, crossed rivers by engaging private boats and hired tongas in the absence of normal transport to cast their vote in this election, says journalist Santosh Singh. Higher turnout of women, EBCs, SCs : Women voters turned up in more numbers as is  evident from the Election Commission figures : 54.8% turnout of women against 50.7% in the case of men. In all six phases,... 

Disturbing news from Ludhiana. Are migrant workers from Bihar and UP being targeted by gangs? On the eve of Diwali, three murders occurred in the city in 24 hours, keeping the police on their toes. In all the cases, the suspects were missing, according to local reports. Naresh Mandal, a migrant from Bihar in his mid-twenties, was killed on the night of November 4 when he was coming along with his friend near Arora palace after taking his salary and Diwali bonus. Near Dana Mandi, a group of three persons snatched all his money and ran away. Naresh ran after them but the trio attacked him... 

Greetings and Best wishes on Diwali, the festival of Lights. On this auspicious occasion, Bihardays renews its promise to aspire to new heights. A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to our team. It began with an idea, and  with three people who worked tirelessly every day to keep get the site up and running on a zero salary. To the many friends who constantly provide encouragement, support, and unsolicited advice. This site is truly a labour of love. Now we’re ready to take Bihardays to the next level, with more folks on our team, and with the support of you, our visitors and friends. Bihardays... 

Central funds not Congress property: Advani Motihari/Muzaffarpur (Bihar): Attacking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on central funds issue, which seems to have become the main issue for the polls, BJP leader L.K.Advani said its not Congress property that they have been bragging about. He defended Nitish Kumar describing him as the most able Chief Minister the state has ever had. Addressing the rallies at Motihari and Muzafferpur Advani said, “They should know that central funds do not belong to the Congress. It is hard-earned money of tax payers and people... 

Elections will be held on on October 24, Timings:� From 7.00 a.m to 5 p.m
We will announce the candidates, as and when declared by respective parties.

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