Leadership is the mirror through which the moral character of a nation is reflected. In societies that claim democratic maturity, elected leaders are expected to embody restraint, dignity, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of all citizens. The ballot is not merely a mechanism for the transfer of power; it is a covenant of […]
Nitish Kumar
Bihar elections begin today
NEW DELHI – Voting for the two-stage Bihar assembly elections begins today (Thursday), in a contest viewed as pivotal for the survival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s minority government. The 243-seat state legislature holds outsized political importance, as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) party remains a crucial pillar of Mr Modi’s National […]