Cabinet Celebrates Bihar Victory with PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with enthusiastic desk-thumping by his ministerial colleagues when he entered the Cabinet meeting room in Parliament House on Wednesday. The gesture served as a warm acknowledgment of the recent electoral triumph in Bihar that has bolstered the ruling coalition's position.
The meeting, held on November 27, 2025, saw ministers expressing their appreciation for the Bharatiya Janata Party's performance in the crucial state elections. According to sources familiar with the proceedings, the Prime Minister addressed the election outcome during the meeting, offering his perspective on the significance of the victory.
NDA's Strength and Stability Emphasized
Prime Minister Modi specifically highlighted the nature of the National Democratic Alliance coalition, describing it as "organic, stable and will stay beyond elections." This characterization of the NDA comes at a time when political alliances are being closely watched across the country.
The emphasis on the coalition's enduring nature suggests a strategic positioning for future political developments and underscores the government's confidence in its partnership structure.
BJP Celebrates with Special Dinner
Following the Cabinet meeting, the celebrations continued as BJP president J P Nadda organized a dinner at his official residence specifically for leaders who played significant roles in securing the party's success in Bihar. The event served as both a recognition of their efforts and an opportunity to strategize for future electoral battles.
The dinner gathering highlighted the party's tradition of acknowledging contributions from key personnel while strengthening internal bonds through such social and political interactions.
Veteran Politicians Share Stage on Himalayan Ecology
In a separate development that captured attention, two of India's nonagenarian political figures - Murli Manohar Joshi (91) and Karan Singh (94) - shared the platform at an event focused on protecting the fragile ecology of the Himalayas.
The event witnessed a heartwarming moment when Dr. Joshi delivered his entire speech standing for approximately 40 minutes, demonstrating his enduring commitment to public discourse. Towards the conclusion of his address, Dr. Karan Singh gently requested him to wrap up, sharing with the audience that being diabetic, he needed to eat on time to avoid medical complications.
Dr. Singh then proceeded with his own remarks while having some food and juice, displaying both practical wisdom and the camaraderie that exists among senior political leaders across party lines.
Railway Board's Nut Counting Directive Amuses Officials
A recent circular issued by the Railway Board regarding refreshments for official meetings has generated amusement among officials. The detailed prescription outlines specific menus for different types of meetings, with particular attention to nutritional components.
For short-notice or short-duration meetings, the menu includes:
- One beverage option (tea, coffee, fresh fruit juice, masala chhaach, or sweet lassi)
- Exactly "six" roasted almonds or peanuts
- A couple of cookies
Scheduled meetings receive a more elaborate spread that adds two additional items selected from veg sandwiches, paneer cutlet, aloo bonda, dhokla, and samosa.
Officials have expressed amusement at the precise specification of six nuts, wondering about the practical implementation of counting individual nuts and the consequences of exceeding the prescribed limit. The circular reflects the government's ongoing efforts to standardize procedures while managing resources effectively.
