Nitish Kumar

The Bihar government has approved a ₹3,516 crore development plan for the Vishnupad Temple area in Gaya, with the project aimed at improving infrastructure and developing the pilgrimage destination.

The Uniform Civil Code has emerged as a fresh political issue in Bihar after JD(U) leaders reiterated that the party does not support implementing a UCC in the state, while BJP leaders have backed the proposal at the national level.

The Janata Dal (United) has intensified its long-running campaign against the Farakka Barrage, launching a “Nitish Samvad” outreach programme across 12 districts along the Ganga. With the India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty approaching its December 2026 expiry, the issue has returned to the centre of Bihar's political debate over floods, silt accumulation and water management.

Bihar’s political landscape remains closely connected to issues such as employment, development, infrastructure, education and welfare, with political parties working to strengthen their positions among voters across the state.