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Vijay Swaroop

Vijay Swaroop

Vijay is chief of bureau, Patna. He has spent 21 years in journalism and covers political beats and public affairs.

Articles by Vijay Swaroop

Nitish announces special land measurement drive to clear all pending applications by Jan 31

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar during the foundation stone and inauguration of various development schemes at Barouli block during the Samriddhi Yatra in Gopalganj on Tuesday. (Rahul Sharma/ANI)

Published on Jan 20, 2026 06:02 pm IST

Special land measurement drive in Bihar to clear pending applications by Jan 31

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in Sitamadhi on Monday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 20, 2026 04:57 pm IST

CM directs officials to meet people every Monday, Friday

Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo meeting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan after taking oath as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court at Lok Bhavan in Patna, Wednesday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated on Jan 07, 2026 10:22 pm IST

Bihar govt announces health care facilities for elderly at doorsteps

CM of Bihar Nitish Kumar shared this QR Code and related info about the launched scheme (@NitishKumar)

Published on Jan 03, 2026 05:54 pm IST

RS polls: AIMIM legislators become prize catch in Bihar

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi (ANI)

Published on Jan 03, 2026 03:04 am IST

NDA showed rare unity, re-established authority in Bihar

JD(U) supporters put posters outside the JD(U) office in Patna on the eve of vote counting for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 on November 13. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published on Dec 30, 2025 07:11 pm IST

Dissidence hits Kushwaha’s RLM in Bihar, 3 MLAs in touch with BJP

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) party national president Upendra Kushwaha speaking with media persons after party's win in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 at his residence in Patna. (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 07:30 pm IST

Free from Naxalism, Kajra Hills banks on solar plant, govt’s development initiatives

Bihar’s largest solar power plant in Lakhisarai under Project Kajra is set to be operational soon (HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 03:04 am IST

BJP natl working president returns to rousing welcome in Patna, takes digs at Rahul, Tejashwi

Bihar deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha with BJP national working president Nitin Nabin and state party president Sanjay Saraogi during a roadshow in Patna on Tuesday. (PTI)

Published on Dec 23, 2025 07:06 pm IST

Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP national working president

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, right, being greeted by BJP national working president Nitin Nabin, second left, during the 75th death anniversary commemorations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Patna on Monday. State Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, second right, is also seen. (PTI)

Published on Dec 15, 2025 05:53 pm IST

Sanjay Saraogi appointed BJP’s Bihar unit president

Sanjay Saraogi

Published on Dec 15, 2025 05:45 pm IST

My priority would be to strengthen organisation, says Nitin Nabin

BJP's who was named national working president Nitin Nabin, offers prayers at Mahavir Mandir, in Patna, Monday (PTI)

Updated on Dec 15, 2025 03:39 pm IST

Nitish Kumar stakes claim to form Bihar govt again

Leaders felicitate Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna on Wednesday. (ANI)

Published on Nov 20, 2025 04:42 am IST

Portfolio race picks up in Bihar ahead of Nitish Kumar oath

Chief minister Nitish Kumar inspects preparations for the oath ceremony at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Nov 19, 2025 08:37 am IST

NDA shifts focus to Bihar govt formation after landslide win

Chirag Paswan with Nitish Kumar in Patna on Saturday. (X/ChiragPaswan)

Updated on Nov 16, 2025 06:10 am IST

NDA to begin government formation in 2–3 days after sweeping Bihar poll victory

Union minister Chirag Paswan met chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday.

Published on Nov 15, 2025 08:17 pm IST

Day after Bihar win, BJP suspends ex-MP RK Singh over ‘anti-party’ activities

The Bihar BJP has suspended ex-union minister RK Singh from the party(PTI/Representative)

Updated on Nov 15, 2025 01:49 pm IST

Bihar assembly elections: NDA regional allies broaden caste outreach

LJP (Ram Vilas) workers celebrate their parties victories following the declaration of Bihar state election results on Friday. (ANI)

Published on Nov 15, 2025 06:36 am IST

Poll results suggest EBCs once again stood firmly with the NDA

Nothing could deter the EBCs from staying loyal to Nitish Kumar.

Published on Nov 14, 2025 07:59 pm IST

Bihar polls: BJP’s prolific performance involved months of planning at every level

The party increased its vote share to 20.81% from 19.46% it got in 2020 polls. (AFP photo)

Published on Nov 14, 2025 04:43 pm IST

Bihar needs ‘startup, not hands up’, PM Modi targets RJD in Sitamarhi rally

PM Modi referred to the Punaura Dham project in Sitamarhi, the birthplace of Goddess Sita, as an example of the NDA’s regard for “heritage (Virasat)”. (@NarendraModi)

Published on Nov 08, 2025 02:08 pm IST

Don’t drag army into politics, defence minister Rajnath Singh warns Rahul Gandhi

Defence minister Rajnath Singh (File Photo / PTI)

Published on Nov 05, 2025 05:29 pm IST

Barbs, bluster as rallies for Phase 1 of Bihar polls wind up

Thousands of people at a railway station to go to Bihar for the state assembly elections, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Published on Nov 05, 2025 05:12 am IST

Women should ensure large voter turnout: PM Modi in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File)

Published on Nov 04, 2025 07:57 pm IST

Bihar: Campaign ends for frist phase polls for 121 seats; 1,314 candidates in fray

Polling officers check documents at distribution centre before they leave for Bihar assembly election duty, in Patna, on Tuesday. (ANI)

Published on Nov 04, 2025 06:01 pm IST

Nitish Kumar will remain Bihar CM after polls, says Samrat Choudhary

Samrat Choudhary said the NDA will release its manifesto once all things have been discussed and approved by all our allies(HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)

Updated on Oct 30, 2025 02:01 am IST

'NDA’s deceitful policies…': RJD, Cong slam Centre over crowded Chhath train

Passengers gather to board trains ahead of the Chhath Puja festival rush at Patna Railway Station in Patna.(HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 26, 2025 09:42 am IST

Bihar polls: PM Modi to address rallies in Muzaffarpur, Chhapra on October 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a public rally for the Bihar assembly elections, in Begusarai on Friday. (Narendra Modi Photo Gallery)

Published on Oct 25, 2025 04:46 pm IST

Bihar polls: Only 34 Muslim candidates get tickets

The Rashtriya Janata Dal has fielded 18 (12.58%) Muslim candidates. (PTI)

Published on Oct 24, 2025 12:30 pm IST

Nitish Kumar freed Bihar from jungle raj, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his residence, in Patna on Friday. (ANI)

Published on Oct 18, 2025 05:52 am IST

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