BJP demands apology from Bihar CM for “sexist” remark on population control
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP demands apology from Bihar CM for “sexist” remark on population control

The Hindu  

The BJP has slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for saying that “men are careless and do not take responsibility about population control in the State, while women remain uneducated”, terming it a “sexist” remark which has tarnished the image of the State and the dignity of the CM’s post. “Mahilayen padh lengi tabhi yeh prajnan dar ghatega…abhi bhi wohi hai…jo mard log jis tarike se roj-roj karte hi rehta hai, usko dhyan mein nahi rehta ki bacchha paida nahi karna hai…Mahila padhi rehti hai to unko sab cheez ka gyan ho jata hai ki bhai kaise humko bachna hai ”, Mr. Kumar said on Saturday. He must withdraw his sexist remark and express an apology for this,” demanded State BJP spokesperson Nikhil Anand, who is also the party’s national general secretary for its Other Backward Classes Morcha. “But the question is, who is there to receive Mr. Kumar outside Bihar?” mocked BJP leader Mr. Choudhary.

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Lalu Yadav's remark on Nitish Kumar's ‘Mahila Samvad Yatra’ stirs row, BJP says ‘chhi!’
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1 week, 6 days ago

Lalu Yadav's remark on Nitish Kumar's ‘Mahila Samvad Yatra’ stirs row, BJP says ‘chhi!’

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Yadav stoked controversy over his remarks on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's proposed statewide tour 'Mahila Samvad Yatra', with the the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal terming the remarks to be insulting to women. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad When asked about JD supremo and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar embark on 'Mahila …

RJD MP slams Manoj Tiwari for remark on Rahul Gandhi, demands apology
3 months, 3 weeks ago

RJD MP slams Manoj Tiwari for remark on Rahul Gandhi, demands apology

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and Buxar MP Sudhakar Singh on Monday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Tiwari over his statement on Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Attacking Mr. Tiwari over his statement, Mr. Singh said that the BJP leader has maligned the image of Bihar by singing ‘vulgar’ Bhojpuri songs. When we go …

Nitish Kumar loses cool over Oppn protest in Bihar Assembly, says 'Hum to sunayenge' | WATCH
5 months ago

Nitish Kumar loses cool over Oppn protest in Bihar Assembly, says 'Hum to sunayenge' | WATCH

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday lost his cool while speaking on the Opposition'a demand over reservation in the Bihar Assembly. The chief minister got angry at RJD MLA Rekha Paswan. Patna High Court has stayed the reservation, but the state government has reached the Supreme Court, he said, adding the government has also requested to include it in …

Tejashwi Yadav lashes out at Nitish Kumar over his alleged anti-women remark in Bihar Assembly
5 months ago

Tejashwi Yadav lashes out at Nitish Kumar over his alleged anti-women remark in Bihar Assembly

India TV News  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and Opposition leader in Bihar Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday slammed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his alleged anti-women comment made during his address in the state assembly. Making cheap, unwanted, uncivilized, rude and low-level comments on women has become a habit of Hon'ble Chief Minister Nitish Kumar," Yadav wrote on X. "Today, he made a comment …

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and reiterated that 'Mahagathbandhan' will continue fighting for social justice in the state and the alliance does not need CM Nitish Kumar for the cause. Governor was shocked and said you came back so quick this time,” said …

Nitish Kumar caved under pressure; don’t need his support: Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar caved under pressure; don’t need his support: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

As his Bharat Jodo Naya Yatra traversed Bihar for the second day on Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said his party did not need the support of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Nitish ji was in a jam and the BJP provided him a back door to escape”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said while addressing an impressive public meeting at …

Cong's 'Aaya Kumar, Gaya Kumar’ jibe at Nitish after Bihar CM dumps INDIA bloc
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong's 'Aaya Kumar, Gaya Kumar’ jibe at Nitish after Bihar CM dumps INDIA bloc

Hindustan Times  

As Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Bihar on Monday, Congress general Secretary Jairam Ramesh took a jibe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar calling him a ‘girgit’ and saying that despite his betrayal the yatra saw a huge turnout. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh “After Nitish Kumar's betrayal yesterday, the people of Kishanganj, Bihar are giving a great …

Nitish’s rediscovery of Bharat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish’s rediscovery of Bharat

The Hindu  

Over the past year, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal leader Nitish Kumar has been acquiring a reputation for frequent public outbursts, often followed by lengthy apologies. And in September, at an event to inaugurate a hospital in Bihar’s Banka district, Mr. Kumar lost his cool again over the use of English signboards within the hospital premises. Mr. Kumar’s recurring …

Jitan Ram Manjhi to protest against CM Nitish Kumar\'s remarks
1 year, 1 month ago

Jitan Ram Manjhi to protest against CM Nitish Kumar\'s remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Following the controversial remark made by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Hindustani Awami Morcha Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi has organized a silent protest near Patna High Court on Tuesday. Jitan Ram Manjhi issued a statement accusing Nitish Kumar of insulting the entire Dalit community with his comments directed at him. Other organizations will also participate in the protest”, Former …

Became CM due to my foolishness: Nitish targets Manjhi in House
1 year, 1 month ago

Became CM due to my foolishness: Nitish targets Manjhi in House

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday lost his cool at his predecessor Jitan Ram Manjhi during a debate on reservation bills in the legislative assembly, saying that his “stupidity” had led Manjhi to hold the CM’s chair, with the remark evoking sharp protest from opposition BJP legislators who accused Kumar of “insulting a Dalit”. As Manjhi stressed the need …

Jitan Manjhi claims someone ‘poisoning’ Nitish's food to claim CM seat
1 year, 1 month ago

Jitan Manjhi claims someone ‘poisoning’ Nitish's food to claim CM seat

Hindustan Times  

Hindustani Awam Morcha leader and former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has alleged conspiracy of poisoning the current chief minister, Nitish Kumar, in an attempt to seize the coveted seat. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Hindustani Awam Morcha founder Jitan Ram Manjhi during the Winter Session of the state assembly, in Patna on Thursday. Manjhi's statement follows a …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar loses cool again in State Assembly, attacks Jitan Ram Manjhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar loses cool again in State Assembly, attacks Jitan Ram Manjhi

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his cool again in the State Assembly on Thursday and said it was due to his “stupidity” that he had made Jitan Ram Manjhi the Chief Minister of the State. Mr. Manjhi, now president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular, became Chief Minister of the State in May 2014 when he was with Janata Dal …

OPINION | LALU, TEJASHWI MUST THINK, HOW LONG WILL THEY ALLOW NITISH TO CONTINUE AS CM
1 year, 1 month ago

OPINION | LALU, TEJASHWI MUST THINK, HOW LONG WILL THEY ALLOW NITISH TO CONTINUE AS CM

India TV News  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has landed in a fresh controversy by using undignified language against his predecessor Jitan Ram Manjhi inside the assembly. Manjhi later told reporters, “I can’t believe that this is the same Nitish Kumar, whom I knew ten years ago. I think the chief minister has lost his mental balance and he needs treatment.” The manner …

Bihar CM Nitish hits out at Jitan Ram for raising questions on caste survey report
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar CM Nitish hits out at Jitan Ram for raising questions on caste survey report

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Amid the ongoing winter session of the Bihar Assembly, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday lost his cool and lashed out at Hindustani Awam Morcha Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi for raising questions on the caste-based survey report. His remark on the caste-based survey report made Chief Minister Nitish Kumar furious. In a fit of rage, Nitish Kumar said …

Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at Nitish Kumar over his remarks: ‘Shameful’
1 year, 1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at Nitish Kumar over his remarks: ‘Shameful’

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday hit out at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar over his bizarre remarks on population control, saying it is a “shameful statement”. Addressing the media during a poll campaign in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, Sitharaman said, “It is very shameful that a senior person who is the Chief Minister of a state uses inappropriate words …

‘Jitan Ram Manjhi became Bihar CM because of my foolishness’: Nitish Kumar
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Jitan Ram Manjhi became Bihar CM because of my foolishness’: Nitish Kumar

Live Mint  

The Bihar caste census debate took a fresh turn on Wednesday after Hindustani Awam Morcha founder Jitan Ram Manjhi insisted that the data was incorrect. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hit back in no uncertain terms, contending that the HAM chief was made CM due to the former's ‘foolishness’. The JD chief however sat down only after Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary …

Himanta Sarma says ‘beemar’ Nitish Kumar needs treatment, asks JDU to remove him as Bihar CM
1 year, 1 month ago

Himanta Sarma says ‘beemar’ Nitish Kumar needs treatment, asks JDU to remove him as Bihar CM

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party refused to accept Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's apology over his 'population control' remark as it continued its protest in the state assembly on Thursday, demanding his resignation. As the party reiterated its claim that Kumar has lost his mental balance, Assam chief minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma demanded he be removed as the …

Bihar: Nitish Kumar loses his cool over Jitan Ram Manjhi, says 'he became CM due to my stupidity'
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar: Nitish Kumar loses his cool over Jitan Ram Manjhi, says 'he became CM due to my stupidity'

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Assembly session, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar came down heavily on Hindustani Awam Morcha leader Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday. Kumar lost his cool over the former Chief Minister during discussion during the discussion on the Reservation Amendment Bill. Based on the survey findings, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had recommended a hike in the reservation of OBCs …

Nitish apologises for his birth control remarks, unfazed BJP wants him out
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish apologises for his birth control remarks, unfazed BJP wants him out

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday apologised inside the House and outside for his remarks the previous day during a speech in the state legislature in which he had used gestures and descriptive language while dwelling on the importance of education of women in birth control, leading to a nationwide outrage. I have also stood for women empowerment and …

He has no shame: PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar’s remark on women
1 year, 1 month ago

He has no shame: PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar’s remark on women

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his ‘derogatory’ remarks linking educated women to his State’s fertility rate. ‘Insult to women’ “Not one leader of the INDI Alliance is ready to speak a word against such an insult to mothers and sisters,” Mr. Modi said. Congress leaders used to ask for help …

"How Low Will They Stoop?" PM Slams Nitish Kumar for 'sex education' in assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

"How Low Will They Stoop?" PM Slams Nitish Kumar for 'sex education' in assembly

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a strong attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his derogatory remarks against women in relation to population control and said crass words were uttered in the state assembly and there was “no shame”. He also attacked the INDIA alliance over Nitish Kumar’s remarks and asked women in the gathering if leaders …

PM Modi slams Bihar’s Nitish Kumar, BJP seeks his resignation over ‘porn story
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi slams Bihar’s Nitish Kumar, BJP seeks his resignation over ‘porn story

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for using ‘indecent language’ against women. The Bihar Assembly was adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday as BJP leaders clamoured for the Janata Dal leader's resignation. “I have always been a strong votary of women's education and it was a eureka moment for me when I saw a direct …

'No shame, stooped so low': PM Narendra Modi slams Nitish Kumar over Bihar assembly remarks
1 year, 1 month ago

'No shame, stooped so low': PM Narendra Modi slams Nitish Kumar over Bihar assembly remarks

Hindustan Times  

Guna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday over the latter's ‘population control’ remarks in the state assembly, saying the leader of the INDIA bloc insulted India before the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi “A politician who is acting as the flag bearer of the INDI alliance and is playing several …

‘Like a C-grade film dialogue, worst part is…’: NCW chief as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says ‘sorry’
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Like a C-grade film dialogue, worst part is…’: NCW chief as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says ‘sorry’

Hindustan Times  

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma on Wednesday lashed out at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for his remarks in the state assembly on the role of women in population growth on Tuesday, equating them with a “C-grade movie dialogue”. "I apologise and I take back my words.," Kumar said to reporters after BJP legislators did not allow him …

Nitish Kumar’s 'porn story telling': BJP says ‘lost mental balance’, must quit
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar’s 'porn story telling': BJP says ‘lost mental balance’, must quit

Hindustan Times  

Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday insisted that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar must resign over his ‘population control’ remark despite the latter's apology in the state assembly, claiming he has “lost his mental balance”. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar speaks amid a protest by opposition MLAs over the remarks made by him on the importance of women's education …

Nitish Kumar apologises for his birth control remarks, BJP demands resignation
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar apologises for his birth control remarks, BJP demands resignation

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who courted controversy on Tuesday with a speech on the importance of educating women in birth control using gestures and descriptive language, apologised on Wednesday after facing widespread condemnation for his comments from different quarters. I have also stood for women empowerment and women’s development,” said Kumar on assembly premises after BJP legislators blocked …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar apologises for his remark on population control
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar apologises for his remark on population control

Live Mint  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar today apologised for his remark on population control, reported news agency ANI. BJP demands Bihar CM's resignation The BJP on Tuesday flayed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his remarks, and demanded his resignation. Reacting sharply, Union Minister and a senior BJP leader from Bihar Ashwini Kumar Choubey said Kumar has tarnished the dignity and …

Priyanka Chaturvedi vs NCW chief over Nitish Kumar’s ‘vulgar’ comments
1 year, 1 month ago

Priyanka Chaturvedi vs NCW chief over Nitish Kumar’s ‘vulgar’ comments

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi and National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma exchanged words after the former's INDIA ally Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made some remarks on the importance of women's education to control the population. Addressing the Bihar Assembly, Nitish Kumar made quite a graphic description of how educated women can restrain their husbands during sexual intercourse …

Nitish Kumar apologises for population control remarks after backlash
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar apologises for population control remarks after backlash

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday apologises for his remark on population control after widespread condemnation from different quarters. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar leaves after attending the Winter Session of the State Assembly, in Patna on Tuesday. Meanwhile, National Commission of Women also slammed Nitish Kumar for the derogatory remarks saying that the latter appeared to speak like …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Apologises for Population Control Remark
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Apologises for Population Control Remark

Deccan Chronicle  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar apologised on Wednesday for his controversial remarks on women’s education and population control. They demanded the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, who defended Nitish Kumar's remark as “sex education”. His deputy speaking in his defence and calling his remark as ‘sex education’ is also unacceptable” “leader of the …

Priyanka Chaturvedi vs NCW chief over Nitish Kumar's remarks on women in Bihar assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

Priyanka Chaturvedi vs NCW chief over Nitish Kumar's remarks on women in Bihar assembly

Hindustan Times  

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma and Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi engaged in a war of words over Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's controversial remarks on the importance of women's education to control the population. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma. “On behalf of every woman in this country, …

Nitish Kumar on his bizarre Assembly remarks: 'I apologise and take back my words'
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar on his bizarre Assembly remarks: 'I apologise and take back my words'

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was in the middle of a controversy, because of his bizarre remarks in the Assembly on Wednesday expressed regret. The Bihar chief minister, while emphasising the importance of education among women to control the population, put forward a vivid description in the state assembly while giving 'knowledge' about intimate moments. The Opposition leaders also …

Nitish Kumar's awkward population control remarks in Assembly leave BJP woman leader in tears | Viral video
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar's awkward population control remarks in Assembly leave BJP woman leader in tears | Viral video

India TV News  

Trending News: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's remarks in the state Assembly on the role of women in population growth have raised a storm with the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party tearing into it. A video has also gone viral wherein Singh is seen in tears while talking to reporters about the Bihar Chief Minister's remarks and termed it as a …

PM Modi attacks Nitish Kumar over his birth control remark, says, 'he should be ashamed'
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi attacks Nitish Kumar over his birth control remark, says, 'he should be ashamed'

India TV News  

PM Modi attacks Nitish Kumar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his birth control remark and said that he should be ashamed. PM Narendra Modi said, "A big leader of the I.N.D.I.A bloc, 'Ghamandiya Gathbandhan' used indecent language for women inside Assembly yesterday. On Tuesday, speaking on the floor of the Assembly, Bihar Chief …

NCW condemns Bihar CM's crass remark on women in Bihar Assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

NCW condemns Bihar CM's crass remark on women in Bihar Assembly

Op India  

The National Commission of Woman chairperson Rekha Sharma Tuesday, took strong objection to the “derogatory and cheap” language used for women by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inside the assembly while talking on the issue of birth control and population control. “National Commission for Women, vehemently condemns the recent statements made by Nitish Kumar in the Vidhan Sabha concerning women’s fertility …

Nitish Kumar's remarks in Bihar assembly were not just vulgar, they were problematic at multiple levels. This is why
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar's remarks in Bihar assembly were not just vulgar, they were problematic at multiple levels. This is why

Op India  

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is in the news today for his vulgar, crude display of hand gestures and bizarre remarks inside the assembly, where he was trying to explain “sex education”, in terms of his deputy CM. While addressing the assembly the Bihar CM, using extremely crass language and with hand gestures, stated, “When men and women get married, the …

Nitish Kumar’s obscene comments on population control in Bihar assembly stir a row
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar’s obscene comments on population control in Bihar assembly stir a row

Op India  

On 7th November, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar courted a new controversy while speaking on population control in the state legislative assembly. The comments drew smiles, including from Nitish Kumar’s deputy Tejashwi Yadav, seated behind him, while several women MLAs appeared uncomfortable, India Today reported. To lay emphasis on this, Nitish Kumar said, “Agar ladki padh legi… aur jab shaadi hoga …

Nitish Kumar was talking about sex education, nothing else: Deputy CM clarifies amid controversy
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar was talking about sex education, nothing else: Deputy CM clarifies amid controversy

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has been accused of using derogatory language in the Assembly on Tuesday as he was explaining the role of education among women for population control. The video of Nitish Kumar explaining his point on population control went viral on social media and several Bihar women MLAs objected to the language used by the chief minister. …

Bihar minister compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide, BJP hits back
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar minister compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide, BJP hits back

Live Mint  

The political heat in Bihar is up as the state Education minister Chandra Shekhar has stirred controversy again with his remarks comparing ancient scriptures like the Ramcharitmanas to "potassium cyanide". The remarks by the RJD leader have created a fresh stir in the state with NDA attacking Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and larger I.N.D.I.A bloc over the issue. "It …

JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate
1 year, 3 months ago

JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate

The Hindu  

On the eve of the first coordination committee meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance Opposition bloc, the Janata Dal leaders from Bihar projected Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the Prime Ministerial candidate for 2024. After the meeting, the block presidents said Mr. Kumar has asked to strengthen the party at block level to win all 40 Lok Sabha …

'I Wasn't Present Because...': Nitish Kumar Dismisses Speculation of Being 'Upset' With Oppn Meet
1 year, 5 months ago

'I Wasn't Present Because...': Nitish Kumar Dismisses Speculation of Being 'Upset' With Oppn Meet

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dismissed speculations on Wednesday that he was “upset” over not being appointed as the convener of the new coalition – Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. Talking to reporters after inaugurating a month-long Malmas Mela’ at Rajgir he said, he was not present at the press meet in Bengaluru following the conclave stating, “I wanted to …

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi, likely to meet non-BJP leaders
1 year, 8 months ago

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi, likely to meet non-BJP leaders

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar left for Delhi on Tuesday amid speculation that he will meet non-BJP leaders in an attempt to forge unity among the Opposition parties against the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Party sources told The Hindu that during his four-day visit to Delhi, Mr. Kumar is expected to …

Nitish Kumar gets angry at English again, this time inside legislature
1 year, 9 months ago

Nitish Kumar gets angry at English again, this time inside legislature

The Hindu  

Bihar has witnessed yet another flare-up from its Chief Minister Nitish Kumar against the use of the English language, this time inside the State legislature. The incident was reminiscent of the dressing down given by Mr. Kumar to an upwardly mobile farmer last month when the latter, a management graduate, used many English words while narrating his switch over from …

BJP leaders lash out at Nitish over comment linking women to population control
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP leaders lash out at Nitish over comment linking women to population control

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is under fire from the opposition after he - at an event - linked education among women to population control. The Janta Dal United leader - whose liquor ban move in the past was said to have drawn praise from the female voter base - was talking about family planning at an event in Vaishali …

Bihar Agriculture Minister’s plain-speaking leaves govt. red-faced
2 years, 2 months ago

Bihar Agriculture Minister’s plain-speaking leaves govt. red-faced

The Hindu  

Bihar’s new Agriculture Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Sudhakar Singh is fast gaining a reputation for candour and plain-speaking, but his headline-grabbing comments have left the new Mahagathbandhan government red-faced on more than one occasion. On September 25, the 46-year-old Mr. Singh while addressing a group of farmers in his constituency, asked them to beat officials who demand bribe …

'A sexist comment…': Nirmala Sitharaman slams Cong, Adhir over Murmu remark
2 years, 4 months ago

'A sexist comment…': Nirmala Sitharaman slams Cong, Adhir over Murmu remark

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday demanded an apology from the Congress leadership including party president Sonia Gandhi for the “derogatory” comment made by its MP Adhir Chowdhury while referring to President Droupadi Murmu. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Rajya Sabha during ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, While the BJP lawmakers staged a protest …

'It creates confusion': NDA ally dismisses 'Nitish Kumar PM material' remark
3 years, 3 months ago

'It creates confusion': NDA ally dismisses 'Nitish Kumar PM material' remark

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has fresh ripples in Bihar's political waters with coalition constituent Hindustani Awam Morcha advising the Janata Dal-United not to make statements that "create confusion". Responding to the JDU leader Upendra Kushwaha's remark that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar "is a PM material, the HAM said leaders of the NDA should refrain from making …

Upendra Kushwaha calls NDA ally Nitish Kumar 'PM material' but Bihar CM downplays endorsement
3 years, 4 months ago

Upendra Kushwaha calls NDA ally Nitish Kumar 'PM material' but Bihar CM downplays endorsement

India Today  

Janata Dal leader Upendra Kushwaha called Nitish Kumar a "PM Material" on Sunday. "In today's date, apart from PM Modi, many people are PM material and Nitish Kumar is one of them," Upendra Kushwaha, who is the Parliamentary Board chairman of JDU - an NDA ally - said. He said, "There is a need to create an atmosphere in the …

Rift in Bihar NDA? Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM alleges BJP of destablising Nitish Kumar govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Rift in Bihar NDA? Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM alleges BJP of destablising Nitish Kumar govt

India Today  

A rift seems to be widening in Bihar NDA as one of its allies, Hindustani Awam Morcha, has demanded the setting up of a co-ordination committee in the backdrop of comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders who questioned the Nitish Kumar-led government over incidents of atrocities against Dalits. Recently, BJP MP and Bihar party unit president Sanjay Jaiswal and …

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