3 Things The Catch Up: Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM, Gangster Bishnoi's arrest, and more (21 Nov)
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Nov 21, 2025 This week covers some major political developments, starting with Nitish Kumar taking oath as Bihar's CM for the tenth time. The performance of the NDA in recent elections is analyzed, revealing a drop in seat numbers compared to past results. Notably, gangster Anmol Bishnoi's deportation from the US and potential legal repercussions in India grabs attention. Additionally, a significant LPG import deal between India and the US is discussed, alongside electoral roll updates from Assam.
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Bihar's Political Milestone
- Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time with a large NDA presence at Gandhi Maidan.
- The NDA won 202 seats, marking a major electoral success though slightly below Nitish's 2010 high of 206 seats.
Deportation Of Gangster Anmol Bishnoi
- Anmol Bishnoi, linked to high-profile killings, was deported from the US and landed in New Delhi after a Louisiana court denied his asylum plea.
- Central agencies plan to take him into custody as he faces multiple cases including alleged roles in the murders of Sidhu Muzawala and Baba Siddiqi.
Assam's Voter Roll Overhaul
- The Election Commission ordered a house-to-house special revision of electoral rolls in Assam with a qualifying date of January 1, 2026.
- BLOs will verify households from 22 November to 20 December, with the final roll published on 10 February.