Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Rohini Acharya on Tuesday slammed the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for changing RJD MLC Rabri Devi's official residence from 10 Circular Road to 39 Harding Road after a gap of two decades. In an 'X' post, Acharya said that insulting RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav is the top priority of the Bihar government. She mentioned that CM Nitish Kumar can take out Lalu Yadav from his official residence, but not from the hearts of Bihar's people. "Sushasan Babu's development model. Insulting Lalu Prasad Yadav, the messiah of millions, is the top priority. They may throw him out of the house, but how will you throw him out of the hearts of Bihar's people? If not his health, at least respect Lalu Ji's political stature," Rohini Acharya wrote on 'X'. The Bihar Building Construction Department on Tuesday allotted House No. 39 on Harding Road in Patna to former Bihar CM Rabri Devi for her use as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council. Until now, Rabri Devi had been living in her residence at 10 Circular Road, Patna, for the past two decades. Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Shakti Singh Yadav on Tuesday expressed surprise over the Bihar government's decision, stating that the people holding the reins of the government are nominal. In contrast, those holding portfolios are considered experienced. "Rabri Devi is the former Chief Minister of Bihar and is also the current Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council...It is a matter of surprise under which rule they have changed the residence...It seems the Bharatiya Janata Party's influence has increased, and those holding the reins of power are nominal while those holding portfolios are considered experienced. Still, this kind of decision is surprising," he said. Rabri Devi served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 1997 to 2005, making her the first woman to hold the post. Devi became Chief Minister following the resignation of her husband and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in 1997, when he was forced to step down as CM after an arrest warrant was issued against him in a fodder scam case. Rabri Devi has been the leader of the opposition in the Bihar legislative council since 2018.&nbsp;

The Bihar Building Construction Department on Tuesday allotted House No. 39 on Harding Road in Patna to former Bihar CM Rabri Devi for her use as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council.

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Rohini Acharya on Tuesday slammed the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for changing RJD MLC Rabri Devi's official residence from 10 Circular Road to 39 Harding Road after a gap of two decades. In an 'X' post, Acharya said that insulting RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav is the top priority of the Bihar government. She mentioned that CM Nitish Kumar can take out Lalu Yadav from his official residence, but not from the hearts of Bihar's people. "Sushasan Babu's development model. Insulting Lalu Prasad Yadav, the messiah of millions, is the top priority. They may throw him out of the house, but how will you throw him out of the hearts of Bihar's people? If not his health, at least respect Lalu Ji's political stature," Rohini Acharya wrote on 'X'. The Bihar Building Construction Department on Tuesday allotted House No. 39 on Harding Road in Patna to former Bihar CM Rabri Devi for her use as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council. Until now, Rabri Devi had been living in her residence at 10 Circular Road, Patna, for the past two decades. Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Shakti Singh Yadav on Tuesday expressed surprise over the Bihar government's decision, stating that the people holding the reins of the government are nominal. In contrast, those holding portfolios are considered experienced. "Rabri Devi is the former Chief Minister of Bihar and is also the current Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council...It is a matter of surprise under which rule they have changed the residence...It seems the Bharatiya Janata Party's influence has increased, and those holding the reins of power are nominal while those holding portfolios are considered experienced. Still, this kind of decision is surprising," he said. Rabri Devi served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 1997 to 2005, making her the first woman to hold the post. Devi became Chief Minister following the resignation of her husband and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in 1997, when he was forced to step down as CM after an arrest warrant was issued against him in a fodder scam case. Rabri Devi has been the leader of the opposition in the Bihar legislative council since 2018.

The Bihar Building Construction Department on Tuesday allotted House No. 39 on Harding Road in Patna to former Bihar CM Rabri Devi for her use as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council.

‘Insulting Lalu Prasad Yadav’: Rohini Acharya slams Nitish govt over change of Rabri Devi's residence

In Bihar, the political landscape is shifting rapidly after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a decisive win in the 2025 assembly elections. The results declared on November 14 confirmed a significant mandate for the NDA. With that, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the largest party in the state assembly for the first time.

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Bureaucrat-turned-politician and former Union minister, RK Singh, who was MP from Arrah in Bihar for two terms, resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday after he was issued a show-cause notice saying he was being “suspended” for “anti-party” activities. Besides Singh, Bihar BJP’s state headquarters in-charge Arvind Sharma issued notices to BJP Legislative Council member Ashok Agarwal and his wife, Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal, both of whom had canvassed for their son Saurabh contesting the Katihar Assembly seat on a Vikassheel Insan Party ticket, informing them of their suspension and asking them to explain within a week why they shouldn’t be expelled from the party.&nbsp;“You are indulging in anti-party activities. This falls within the scope of discipline. The party has taken this seriously. This has caused harm to the party. Therefore, as directed, you are being suspended from the party and asked to explain why you should not be expelled from the party. Therefore, please clarify your position within a week of receiving this letter,” read the notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">मैंने पार्टी को अपना त्यागपत्र भेज दिया है। मेरे द्वारा प्रदेश कार्यालय को भेजे गए पत्र तथा माननीय राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष भाजपा को भेजा गया त्यागपत्र सलंग्न है। <a href="https://t.co/jmP8Qw17JA">pic.twitter.com/jmP8Qw17JA</a>&mdash; R. K. Singh (@RajKSinghIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/RajKSinghIndia/status/1989659079137268122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Bureaucrat-turned-politician and former Union minister, RK Singh shared his resignation letter to BJP national president JP Nadda on social media. He said in the letter that he was giving up the primary membership of the party following the letter issued by state headquarters.

Bureaucrat-turned-politician and former Union minister, RK Singh, who was MP from Arrah in Bihar for two terms, resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday after he was issued a show-cause notice saying he was being “suspended” for “anti-party” activities. Besides Singh, Bihar BJP’s state headquarters in-charge Arvind Sharma issued notices to BJP Legislative Council member Ashok Agarwal and his wife, Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal, both of whom had canvassed for their son Saurabh contesting the Katihar Assembly seat on a Vikassheel Insan Party ticket, informing them of their suspension and asking them to explain within a week why they shouldn’t be expelled from the party. “You are indulging in anti-party activities. This falls within the scope of discipline. The party has taken this seriously. This has caused harm to the party. Therefore, as directed, you are being suspended from the party and asked to explain why you should not be expelled from the party. Therefore, please clarify your position within a week of receiving this letter,” read the notice.

Bureaucrat-turned-politician and former Union minister, RK Singh shared his resignation letter to BJP national president JP Nadda on social media. He said in the letter that he was giving up the primary membership of the party following the letter issued by state headquarters.

Former minister RK Singh quits BJP after party suspends him in action on Bihar rebels

As Bihar heads to the polls, the big question remains: which party or alliance will secure the magic number to form the next government? Stay tuned for live updates, analysis, and election results from India’s political heartland.

Bihar Election: Can the Grand Alliance End Nitish's Tryst With Power in Bihar?

Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: The second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections on November 11, 2025, will see voters decide the electoral fate of 1,302 candidates across 122 constituencies, including 12 ministers from Nitish Kumar’s cabinet. This phase is critical in shaping the next government and features intense political competition. 

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India’s opposition parties have released their Bihar election manifesto ahead of the two-phase polling scheduled for November 6 and 11. The manifesto highlights promises on employment, education, and welfare schemes, as political campaigns intensify across the state.

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In Bihar’s upcoming elections, political parties have awarded 25% of candidate tickets to family members of politicians, raising concerns over widespread nepotism and its impact on democracy. Stay tuned for detailed analysis and latest updates on Bihar’s political scenario.

Bihar Elections: Nepotism in Bihar Politics Surges as 25% of Election Tickets Go to Family Members 

With elections scheduled in two phases on November 6 and 11, and results on November 14, Nitish’s political moves continue to shape Bihar’s electoral landscape.

Bihar polls 2025: From NDA to RJD and back, how many times has Nitish Kumar taken oath as CM?

Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) chief Pappu Yadav on Wednesday (Mar 20) joined Indian National Congress (INC) in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He said that he was always with the "identity and ideology" of the party.&nbsp;

"The trust shown by Rahul Gandhi and the blessings by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are enough for me, I don't want anything else," Yadav said. He completed the joining the formalities in New Delhi in the presence of spokesperson Pawan Khera and other senior Congress leaders.&nbsp;

"Along with Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav and the Congress, we will try to stop the BJP in Bihar till our last breath," Yadav added.&nbsp;

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Pappu Yadav, a former five-time MP from Bihar and political heavyweight in the state, has also merged his party with the Congress providing a major boost to the opposition bloc.&nbsp;

Yadav is known for having influence in the Seemanchal area of the eastern state. His wife, Ranjeet Ranjan, is the Congress Rajya Sabha MP.&nbsp;

Yadav looked confident about the Lok Sabha election result as he said that the alliance will win the Lok Sabha election and the 2025 assembly elections.&nbsp;

"I thank my national president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. I will struggle to strengthen the Congress and work with all my might in this regard," Yadav added.&nbsp;

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<h2>Danish Ali joins Congress&nbsp;</h2>

In another major development, Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali, who was suspended from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), also joined the Congress on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Ali represents the Amroha constituency in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He recently met former Congress president Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in the national capital and sought her "blessings".&nbsp;

"Today was a time to take a decision. On one hand there are the divisive forces in the country and on the other there are people who are struggling to give justice to the poor, deprived, and downtrodden. The choice is very clear," Ali said in his news briefing after joining the Congress.&nbsp; 
 
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Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) chief Pappu Yadav on Wednesday (Mar 20) joined Indian National Congress (INC) in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He said that he was always with the "identity and ideology" of the party.

Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) chief Pappu Yadav on Wednesday (Mar 20) joined Indian National Congress (INC) in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He said that he was always with the "identity and ideology" of the party. "The trust shown by Rahul Gandhi and the blessings by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are enough for me, I don't want anything else," Yadav said. He completed the joining the formalities in New Delhi in the presence of spokesperson Pawan Khera and other senior Congress leaders. "Along with Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav and the Congress, we will try to stop the BJP in Bihar till our last breath," Yadav added. Also read: Startup Mahakumbh 2024: PM Modi affirms India boasts more than 125,000 startups Pappu Yadav, a former five-time MP from Bihar and political heavyweight in the state, has also merged his party with the Congress providing a major boost to the opposition bloc. Yadav is known for having influence in the Seemanchal area of the eastern state. His wife, Ranjeet Ranjan, is the Congress Rajya Sabha MP. Yadav looked confident about the Lok Sabha election result as he said that the alliance will win the Lok Sabha election and the 2025 assembly elections. "I thank my national president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. I will struggle to strengthen the Congress and work with all my might in this regard," Yadav added. Watch: Tussle for Tamil Nadu's Lok Sabha seats, PM Modi leading attack in DMK × Also read: Lok Sabha polls: MK Stalin's DMK releases manifesto, list of candidates Danish Ali joins Congress In another major development, Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali, who was suspended from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), also joined the Congress on Wednesday. Ali represents the Amroha constituency in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He recently met former Congress president Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in the national capital and sought her "blessings". "Today was a time to take a decision. On one hand there are the divisive forces in the country and on the other there are people who are struggling to give justice to the poor, deprived, and downtrodden. The choice is very clear," Ali said in his news briefing after joining the Congress. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Pappu Yadav merges his Jan Adhikar Party with Congress

Janata Dal-United&nbsp;leader Nitish Kumar took oath as chief minister of the east Indian state of Bihar on Sunday (Jan 28) for the record ninth time at Raj Bhawan in Patna after cutting ties with the combined opposition's INDIA alliance.

Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, both from Bharatiya Janata Part (BJP), took the oath as deputy chief ministers.

After days of speculation, Kumar resigned as the chief minister of Bihar on Sunday (Jan 28). The resignation came within 18 months of the JD(U) leader ditching the BJP and going with RJD.&nbsp;

Hours later, he took the oath as Bihar CM for the ninth time and formed a new state government with BJP's support.

<h2>‘We will stay together,’&nbsp;says Kumar in his first response after taking oath</h2>

The Bihar chief minister, after taking the oath, affirmed, "We are going to stay together now."

"I was with them (NDA) earlier too. We went on different paths, but now we are together and will remain so. Today, eight people have taken oath as ministers, the rest will take oath soon. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha have been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers," Nitish Kumar told reporters on Sunday.

On being asked about RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement where he claimed that JDU will be finished in 2024, Kumar said that his party would work for the development and progress of the state.

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"We work for the development and progress of Bihar. We will keep doing the same, nothing else. Tejashwi was not doing anything. Now I came back to where I was (NDA) and now there is no question of going anywhere else,"&nbsp;he added.

<h2>Nitish Kumar has ‘murdered’ hopes of Bihar by switching sides: Tejashwi Yadav</h2>

In his first reaction to ally Nitish Kumar's exit from 'INDIA' alliance, the outgoing deputy CM of the state Tejashwi Yadav accused Kumar of 'murdering' the hopes of the people by switching sides.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, son of party patriarch Lalu Yadav, told ANI: "Why should we not take credit for the work we have done?... The CM who used to say that it is impossible to give jobs, we gave jobs and showed that it is possible. We brought new policies in tourism, IT, and sports. The work that was done in 17 months could not be done in 17 years (of BJP-JDU rule). We did historic work in the 17 months."

He also hinted at more political developments in the state ahead of the General Elections in 2024 and said that 'the game is yet to begin'.

Describing Nitish Kumar as a 'tired CM', Yadav said, "What I say, I do...I can give you in writing that the JDU party will be finished in 2024. The public is with us..."

"I want to thank the BJP that it got ready to induct his party (JDU) in their alliance," he added.

<h2>'The situation was not good': Nitish Kumar on breaking ties with RJD</h2>

"I have resigned as the CM today and have asked the Governor to put an end to this government. Party leaders were giving me advice. I heard what they said and have resigned. The situation was not good. So, we have broken ties," Nitish Kumar told reporters outside the Raj Bhavan.

Nitish Kumar has managed to retain his chief ministerial designation despite frequent flip-flops.

(With inputs from agencies)

Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar took oath as chief minister of the east Indian state of Bihar on Sunday (Jan 28) for the record ninth time at Raj Bhawan in Patna after cutting ties with the combined opposition's INDIA alliance.

Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar took oath as chief minister of the east Indian state of Bihar on Sunday (Jan 28) for the record ninth time at Raj Bhawan in Patna after cutting ties with the combined opposition's INDIA alliance. Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, both from Bharatiya Janata Part (BJP), took the oath as deputy chief ministers. After days of speculation, Kumar resigned as the chief minister of Bihar on Sunday (Jan 28). The resignation came within 18 months of the JD(U) leader ditching the BJP and going with RJD. Hours later, he took the oath as Bihar CM for the ninth time and formed a new state government with BJP's support. ‘We will stay together,’ says Kumar in his first response after taking oath The Bihar chief minister, after taking the oath, affirmed, "We are going to stay together now." "I was with them (NDA) earlier too. We went on different paths, but now we are together and will remain so. Today, eight people have taken oath as ministers, the rest will take oath soon. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha have been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers," Nitish Kumar told reporters on Sunday. On being asked about RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement where he claimed that JDU will be finished in 2024, Kumar said that his party would work for the development and progress of the state. Also read: Bihar politics: Who are Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha? The two deputy chief ministers in new government "We work for the development and progress of Bihar. We will keep doing the same, nothing else. Tejashwi was not doing anything. Now I came back to where I was (NDA) and now there is no question of going anywhere else," he added. Nitish Kumar has ‘murdered’ hopes of Bihar by switching sides: Tejashwi Yadav In his first reaction to ally Nitish Kumar's exit from 'INDIA' alliance, the outgoing deputy CM of the state Tejashwi Yadav accused Kumar of 'murdering' the hopes of the people by switching sides. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, son of party patriarch Lalu Yadav, told ANI: "Why should we not take credit for the work we have done?... The CM who used to say that it is impossible to give jobs, we gave jobs and showed that it is possible. We brought new policies in tourism, IT, and sports. The work that was done in 17 months could not be done in 17 years (of BJP-JDU rule). We did historic work in the 17 months." He also hinted at more political developments in the state ahead of the General Elections in 2024 and said that 'the game is yet to begin'. Describing Nitish Kumar as a 'tired CM', Yadav said, "What I say, I do...I can give you in writing that the JDU party will be finished in 2024. The public is with us..." "I want to thank the BJP that it got ready to induct his party (JDU) in their alliance," he added. 'The situation was not good': Nitish Kumar on breaking ties with RJD "I have resigned as the CM today and have asked the Governor to put an end to this government. Party leaders were giving me advice. I heard what they said and have resigned. The situation was not good. So, we have broken ties," Nitish Kumar told reporters outside the Raj Bhavan. Nitish Kumar has managed to retain his chief ministerial designation despite frequent flip-flops. (With inputs from agencies)

Bihar politics: Nitish Kumar takes oath as chief minister, with 2 deputy CMs from BJP

Nitish Kumar took oath as chief minister of Bihar for the ninth time on Sunday (Jan 28), along with two deputy chief ministers from Indian PM Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Bihar BJP chief Samrat Choudhary and the former leader of the opposition in Bihar assembly Vijay Sinha took oath as deputy CMs along with CM Nitish Kumar.

PM Modi took to X to congratulate the trio. "The NDA government formed in Bihar will leave no stone unturned for the development of the state and to fulfil the aspirations of its people," he wrote. Here is everything you need to know about Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha.

<h2>Who is Samrat Choudhary?</h2>

By making OBC leader Samrat Choudhary as its deputy CM in Bihar, the BJP wants to change its reputation as a “pro-upper caste” party. Samrat belongs to an influential political family in Bihar and his father started off as a politician with the Congress party. Later, Samrat’s father kept switching his allegiances with Nitish Kumar’s JDU party and his opponent Lalu Yadav’s RJD party.

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After&nbsp;brief stints as minister and leader in both JDU and RJD, Samrat Choudhary, 54, joined BJP in 2017. BJP recognised his potential both as a fiery speaker and as a leader belonging to the prominent Koeri caste. He was made BJP’s state chief in March last year and now has been awarded with the deputy CM's post. With this, the BJP attempts to attract a large number of Luv (Kurmi) and Kush (Kushwaha) votes.

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Samrat Choudhary is known as a fierce critic of CM Nitish Kumar and now faces the challenge of burying the hatchet with the foe-turned-ally.&nbsp;

<h2>Who is Vijay Sinha?</h2>

Vijay Sinha, 55, earlier served as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from November 25, 2020, to August 24, 2022.

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He is a BJP leader and a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly since 2010 from Lakhisarai constituency. Sinha resigned as the speaker following a no-confidence motion moved by the then-ruling Mahagathbandhan alliance.

(With inputs from agencies)

Nitish Kumar took oath as chief minister of Bihar for the ninth time on Sunday (Jan 28), along with two deputy chief ministers from Indian PM Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Nitish Kumar took oath as chief minister of Bihar for the ninth time on Sunday (Jan 28), along with two deputy chief ministers from Indian PM Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Bihar BJP chief Samrat Choudhary and the former leader of the opposition in Bihar assembly Vijay Sinha took oath as deputy CMs along with CM Nitish Kumar. PM Modi took to X to congratulate the trio. "The NDA government formed in Bihar will leave no stone unturned for the development of the state and to fulfil the aspirations of its people," he wrote. Here is everything you need to know about Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha. Who is Samrat Choudhary? By making OBC leader Samrat Choudhary as its deputy CM in Bihar, the BJP wants to change its reputation as a “pro-upper caste” party. Samrat belongs to an influential political family in Bihar and his father started off as a politician with the Congress party. Later, Samrat’s father kept switching his allegiances with Nitish Kumar’s JDU party and his opponent Lalu Yadav’s RJD party. Also read: Bihar Assembly in numbers: NDA now backed by 127 MLAs as 'Mahagathbandhan' collapses After brief stints as minister and leader in both JDU and RJD, Samrat Choudhary, 54, joined BJP in 2017. BJP recognised his potential both as a fiery speaker and as a leader belonging to the prominent Koeri caste. He was made BJP’s state chief in March last year and now has been awarded with the deputy CM's post. With this, the BJP attempts to attract a large number of Luv (Kurmi) and Kush (Kushwaha) votes. Watch: India: Bihar's Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM for 9th time amid series of alliance switches × Samrat Choudhary is known as a fierce critic of CM Nitish Kumar and now faces the challenge of burying the hatchet with the foe-turned-ally. Who is Vijay Sinha? Vijay Sinha, 55, earlier served as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from November 25, 2020, to August 24, 2022. Also read: He is a BJP leader and a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly since 2010 from Lakhisarai constituency. Sinha resigned as the speaker following a no-confidence motion moved by the then-ruling Mahagathbandhan alliance. (With inputs from agencies)

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