Sheikh Hasina tells the BBC her trial in absentia is destined to deliver a “pre-ordained guilty verdict”. 

​Sheikh Hasina tells the BBC her trial in absentia is destined to deliver a “pre-ordained guilty verdict”.  

Bihar’s 2025 assembly election saw the NDA secure a decisive mandate, driven by women-centric welfare, caste recalibration, and strong organization. Nitish Kumar’s leadership, PM Modi’s appeal, and Chirag Paswan’s performance were key factors. The results highlight the enduring impact of welfare schemes and women voters, while exposing the limitations of new political entrants and the INDIA bloc’s disarray.

The accused Rajesh Bothra figures as an accused in some other cases of CBI, ACB, Lucknow, in which he has been chargesheeted alongwith other accused persons.