Bihar politics: RCP Singh opens up on joining BJP, says 'all options open, including saffron party'
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar politics: RCP Singh opens up on joining BJP, says 'all options open, including saffron party'

India TV News  

Highlights I'll take opinion of my supporters and then make decision to join any party: RCP Singh There is a buzz in the political circles that RCP Singh might join the Bharatiya Janata Party soon RCP Singh has also claimed that CM Nitish Kumar will not become the Prime Minister of the country Bihar politics news : After quitting JD-U, former Union Minister RCP Singh has said that he will take the opinion of his supporters and then make a decision to join any party. RCP Singh on Nitish Kumar: The former Union minister also lashed out at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the latest political u-turn that saw the de facto JD leader dumping the BJP and realigning with the "Mahagathbandhan" of the RJD, Congress and the Left. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and JD-U National President Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh levelled allegations against RCP Singh for his involvement in anti-party activities. ALSO READ: RCP Singh vs Nitish Kumar: JD issues notices to ex-national prez over misappropriation of assets

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'Went here and there…': On Lalu Yadav's offer, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says won't repeat ‘mistake’
1 week, 4 days ago

'Went here and there…': On Lalu Yadav's offer, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says won't repeat ‘mistake’

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday criticised the Lalu Prasad led-government in the state before 2005, days after the Rashtriya Janata Dal president extended an invite to join hands with his party. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar criticised the Lalu Prasad era government During a review meeting at the Gopalganj collectorate hall, the Bihar chief minister, who has switched …

Will Nitish Kumar Take Another U-Turn? Watch Bihar CM's Reaction To RJD Alliance Offer From Lalu
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2 weeks ago

Will Nitish Kumar Take Another U-Turn? Watch Bihar CM's Reaction To RJD Alliance Offer From Lalu

ABP News  

The buzz around the possibility of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's return to the INDIA bloc or the Mahagathbandhan in the state refuses to abate. On Wednesday, January 1, Lalu Prasad Yadav set the political arena of Bihar buzzing saying that the doors will remain open for Nitish Kumar's return to the Mahagathbandhan. #WATCH | Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar …

Nitish Kumar's picture patting Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Bihar Raj Bhavan goes viral | See photo
2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar's picture patting Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Bihar Raj Bhavan goes viral | See photo

India TV News  

A picture of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar patting RJD leader and the current leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Raj Bhawan went viral amid a buzz over another switch by the JD-U leader on Thursday. The political speculations about Nitish's next move began after former Bihar CM and RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav offered him to return …

Nitish comes up with cryptic response after Lalu's fresh offer to join INDIA bloc
2 weeks ago

Nitish comes up with cryptic response after Lalu's fresh offer to join INDIA bloc

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came up with a cryptic response to RJD president Lalu Prasad's offer to return to the INDIA bloc. "Kya bol rahe hain " was all the JD boss said in reply to queries from journalists about Prasad's fresh offer. Prasad's son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav, however, sought to downplay the remarks …

RJD Leader's 'Offer' To Nitish Kumar Sparks Speculations In Bihar Ahead Of Assembly Polls
3 weeks ago

RJD Leader's 'Offer' To Nitish Kumar Sparks Speculations In Bihar Ahead Of Assembly Polls

ABP News  

A recent remark by a Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA has raised the political temperature in Bihar, months ahead of the assembly elections in the state. RJD MLA Bhai Virendra, who is considered to be close to party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, has said that the opposition alliance is ready to accept Nitish Kumar if the JD chief decides to come …

Nitish Kumar's deputy slips up, calls for BJP rule in Bihar, then retracts remark
3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar's deputy slips up, calls for BJP rule in Bihar, then retracts remark

India Today  

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha's call for a BJP-led state government has sparked a controversy. However, Sinha, whose party BJP is in an alliance with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU in the state and in the Centre, was quick to retract the remarks and clarified that Nitish Kumar will continue to lead Bihar. BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal …

Nitish's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political landscape ahead of 2025 polls
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nitish's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political landscape ahead of 2025 polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Upheaval jolted Bihar just weeks into 2024, as Nitish Kumar, the state's longest-serving chief minister, made yet another dramatic volte-face to realign with his old ally, the BJP.The septuagenarian, renowned for his uncanny ability to shift political allegiances at will while maintaining his grip on power, abandoned the INDIA bloc he had diligently helped form, relinquishing his hopes of securing …

Bihar Assembly Polls: JDU sparks speculation with poster featuring Nitish Kumar and PM Modi together
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bihar Assembly Polls: JDU sparks speculation with poster featuring Nitish Kumar and PM Modi together

India TV News  

Two days after the release of the poster with the slogan "Jab baat Bihar ki ho, naam sirf Nitish Kumar ka ho", the Janata Dal-United has now posted a new poster on its official X handle, featuring Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Two days ago, BJP leader and Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said …

Bihar elections: BJP panel puts stamp on Nitish’s name as CM face
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bihar elections: BJP panel puts stamp on Nitish’s name as CM face

Hindustan Times  

The two-day meeting of Bihar BJP committee held at Surajkund in Haryana has reiterated that NDA would contest 2025 assembly elections in state under the leadership of chief minister Nitish Kumar. Talking to mediapersons after the meeting, BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal made it clear that the assembly elections in Bihar would be fought under Nitish Kumar only. “The Core …

After Shah's Remark Triggers Speculation, BJP's Samrat Choudhary Clarifies On Nitish Kumar's Role For Bihar Poll
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After Shah's Remark Triggers Speculation, BJP's Samrat Choudhary Clarifies On Nitish Kumar's Role For Bihar Poll

ABP News  

After the Mahayuti government formation in Maharashtra, the BJP has shifted its focus towards the upcoming polls, especially in Bihar. Ahead of the assembly elections in the state, the NDA has maintained that the alliance will contest the polls next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary on Sunday said …

'No confusion': Bihar deputy CM on Nitish Kumar's leadership, 2025 assembly elections
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'No confusion': Bihar deputy CM on Nitish Kumar's leadership, 2025 assembly elections

Hindustan Times  

The NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday. Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the NDA would run in the assembly …

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)
4 weeks ago

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)

New Indian Express  

PATNA: The JD on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls. JD leader and minister Ratnesh Sada said, “Only Nitish Kumar and nobody else will become the CM after the polls.” Another JD leader and Education Minister Sunil Kumar was equally …

Nitish, RJD spar over Bihar development
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nitish, RJD spar over Bihar development

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Credit war between the ruling JD and the Opposition RJD has escalated as CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that no development initiative was taken when Lalu Prasad’s party was in power in the state. No development work had taken place earlier,” Nitish said. Nitish inaugurated “Agro Bihar 2024” and asserted that his government had taken a slew of …

NDA Leaders Meet to Ensure Coordination Ahead of Assembly Elections in Bihar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NDA Leaders Meet to Ensure Coordination Ahead of Assembly Elections in Bihar

The Hindu  

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders met at the official residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to discuss their strategy for the upcoming Assembly election. The NDA leaders agreed to win over 220 seats out of a total 243 in the State Assembly and will fight the election under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

RLJP To Exit NDA? Pashupati Paras Issues Ultimatum To BJP For Bihar Election Citing 'Injustice'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

RLJP To Exit NDA? Pashupati Paras Issues Ultimatum To BJP For Bihar Election Citing 'Injustice'

ABP News  

Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party President and former Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras has expressed dissatisfaction with the National Democratic Alliance over the denial of seats to his party in the recent Lok Sabha elections. In a candid statement, Paras indicated that the RLJP could reconsider its alliance with the NDA if the party is not allocated "winnable" seats in the …

Nitish government being run by four ex-bureaucrats, CM under their influence, claims Prashant Kishor
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish government being run by four ex-bureaucrats, CM under their influence, claims Prashant Kishor

New Indian Express  

"When we form the government after the 2025 assembly polls in Bihar, we will end the liquor ban within one hour," he said, adding that "the existing prohibition law in the state is fake." The state has been incurring a "loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore every year," while the "liquor mafia and officials continue to make money from illegal …

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India Liberation, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, claimed, that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar skipped the NITI Aayog meeting out of embarrassment over the Centre’s refusal to grant special category status to the State. However, JD leaders were tight-lipped over the absence of Nitish Kumar, the party president, at the NITI Aayog meeting held in …

Nitish Kumar loses cool over Oppn protest in Bihar Assembly, says 'Hum to sunayenge' | WATCH
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’

Hindustan Times  

After the Narendra Modi government decided to rule against the demands to give special status to Bihar, chief minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar issued a cryptic response. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Kumar, whose JD with 12 Lok Sabha MPs is a key ally of the ruling NDA at the Centre, was asked about the Union government's statement …

Speculation rife on change in Bihar BJP leadership
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Speculation rife on change in Bihar BJP leadership

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Bihar BJP’s executive working committee meeting in Patna on July 18, speculation is rife that the party may relieve Samrat Choudhary from the post of State president soon. Mr. Choudhary is also one of two Deputy Chief Ministers of the State, the other being senior BJP leader and former Speaker of the Assembly Vijay Kumar Sinha. Former …

Nitish Kumar close confidante and former IAS officer joins JD(U)
6 months ago

Nitish Kumar close confidante and former IAS officer joins JD(U)

The Hindu  

Former IAS officer and a close confidante of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Manish Kumar Verma, joined Janata Dal in the presence of party national working president Sanjay Jha and State unit president Umesh Kushwaha during a function held at the party office in Patna on July 9. Mr. Verma served as an Additional Adviser to the Chief Minister and a …

Ex-IAS officer Manish Kumar Verma joins Nitish Kumar’s JD (U)
6 months ago

Ex-IAS officer Manish Kumar Verma joins Nitish Kumar’s JD (U)

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Manish Kumar Verma, a former Indian Administrative Service officer who was a key aide of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday joined the state’s ruling Janata Dal in the presence of senior party leaders including the working president Sanjay Jha. Manish Kumar Verma was appointed as a member of the Bihar state disaster management authority after resigning from …

Modi govt is weak, can fall by August: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
6 months, 1 week ago

Modi govt is weak, can fall by August: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna : Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday claimed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre, which came to power last month, could fall by August and elections can happen anytime. Modi's government in Delhi is very weak and it can fall by August and and …

Ahead of 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, RJD and NDA flex muscles in Patna
6 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, RJD and NDA flex muscles in Patna

Hindustan Times  

Patna, Bihar's ruling NDA and the principal opposition party RJD made competing claims of victory on Friday, ahead of the state assembly polls due next year. Ahead of 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, RJD and NDA flex muscles in Patna These assertions were made at simultaneous functions in the state capital - one by the BJP to felicitate Union ministers from …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JDU National Executive meet
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JDU National Executive meet

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister and JD supremo Nitish Kumar will chair his party's National Executive meeting in the national capital on Saturday. The national executive meeting will be attended by party's all MPs, including union Ministers and JD leaders — Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh and Ramnath Thakur and senior leaders from Bihar and other states. On reports that party …

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi to attend JD-U’s national executive meet on Saturday
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi to attend JD-U’s national executive meet on Saturday

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister and Janata Dal president Nitish Kumar on Friday departed for Delhi to attend the national executive meeting of the party, scheduled for Saturday. A senior party leader said that Kumar will also meet party MPs both from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha before the national executive meeting. The party’s old demand from the Centre for …

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt announces to give 'unemployment allowance' to jobless youths in state | DETAILS
7 months ago

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt announces to give 'unemployment allowance' to jobless youths in state | DETAILS

India TV News  

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led JDU-BJP coalition government in Bihar has made a significant decision aimed at benefiting the state's youths. During a cabinet meeting held on Friday evening, it was decided that the Bihar government will introduce an "unemployment allowance" for unemployed youth across the state. The cabinet, under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, approved the Bihar Unemployment Allowance Rules …

Opposition's dig at Nitish Kumar for missing Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in event
7 months ago

Opposition's dig at Nitish Kumar for missing Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in event

India Today  

Janata Dal leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made headlines by skipping the grand swearing-in ceremony of N Chandrababu Naidu as Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister in Vijayawada on Wednesday. The star-studded event saw participation from NDA's top brass, but Nitish's absence prompted speculation about his spin around and the unity within the alliance. RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmad commented on …

Exclusive: JDU leader claims Nitish Kumar offered PM post by INDIA, Congress denies
7 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: JDU leader claims Nitish Kumar offered PM post by INDIA, Congress denies

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar was offered the prime ministerial post by the Opposition INDIA bloc in a bid to bring him into the alliance, but he declined the offer, party leader KC Tyagi said in an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak/India Today TV on Saturday. "Nitish Kumar got an offer from the INDIA bloc to …

Allies endorse Modi as NDA leader, set stage for his 3rd term as Prime Minister
7 months, 1 week ago

Allies endorse Modi as NDA leader, set stage for his 3rd term as Prime Minister

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party ’s allies on Friday endorsed Narendra Modi as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance Parliamentary Party, setting the stage for his third term as the Prime Minister, even as Telugu Desam Party leader Chandrababu Naidu underlined the need for regional aspirations and national interests to go hand in hand to ensure holistic development of all sections. …

Balance regional aspirations, national interests: TDP chief Naidu
7 months, 1 week ago

Balance regional aspirations, national interests: TDP chief Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Key BJP allies -- TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar Chief Minister and JD supremo Nitish Kumar -- on Friday endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance with a message to balance regional aspirations and national interests.Speaking at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting here, BJP allies JD leader H D Kumarswamy, …

Rajnath Singh proposes Modi’s name as NDA leader, sets stage for his third term
7 months, 1 week ago

Rajnath Singh proposes Modi’s name as NDA leader, sets stage for his third term

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday proposed Narendra Modi’s name as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance Parliamentary Party, setting the stage for his third term as the Prime Minister. “I believe that Narendra Modi’s name is the most suitable.We are fortunate that we are going to get a sensitive Prime Minister.,” said Singh in …

Bihar BJP leader says NDA will contest 2025 Assembly polls under CM Nitish Kumar: ‘Have started preparations’
7 months, 1 week ago

Bihar BJP leader says NDA will contest 2025 Assembly polls under CM Nitish Kumar: ‘Have started preparations’

Live Mint  

The National Democratic Alliance will contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, announced Bihar BJP president Samrat Chaudhary on Thursday. The statement comes only a day after CM Nitish Kumar attended the NDA meeting at Narendra Modi's residence after the alliance barely managed to secure a victory in Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Nitish …

Election results: NDA to fight 2025 Bihar polls under Nitish's leadership
7 months, 1 week ago

Election results: NDA to fight 2025 Bihar polls under Nitish's leadership

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in New Delhi on Wednesday. Top BJP leaders, including JP Nadda, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh, met with NDA allies such as Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu to discuss the formation of the new government. After attending the NDA meeting, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu confirmed his party's support for the alliance, ensuring their participation in …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Nitish-Naidu write 'Modi is our leader' | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Nitish-Naidu write 'Modi is our leader' | ABP News

ABP News  

ABP News: The initial trailer for Modi government 3.0 was unveiled today. A major NDA meeting was held at the Prime Minister's residence, attended by 21 leaders including PM Modi. Among them were Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and TDP President Chandrababu Naidu, who unanimously elected PM Narendra Modi as their leader. The India Alliance is The question now is whether, …

Nitish set to strike a hard bargain
7 months, 1 week ago

Nitish set to strike a hard bargain

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal, which has emerged as a key player in the formation of the next government at the Centre, is set to strike a hard bargain with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a third term in the office as the head of the NDA government after the just concluded parliamentary elections. Kumar’s party’s …

Bihar Assembly election 2025 will be fought under Nitish Kumar's leadership, says JDU
7 months, 1 week ago

Bihar Assembly election 2025 will be fought under Nitish Kumar's leadership, says JDU

India TV News  

Bihar Assembly election 2025 will be fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership, said Janata Dal leader and Bihar Cabinet minister Vijay Chaudhary. With the BJP falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha and needing the NDA allies to form the government at the Centre, Bihar Chief Minister and JD head Nitish Kumar and TDP's …

Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu's big hints on supporting Narendra Modi 3.0
7 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu's big hints on supporting Narendra Modi 3.0

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu, whom the poll pundits are calling the 'kingmakers' after the Bharatiya Janata Party's subpar performance in the Lok Sabha elections, have dropped big hints on supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to form his third government at the Centre. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Nitish Kumar, after …

Election Results 2024: Central Cabinet Meeting begins in PMO | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

Election Results 2024: Central Cabinet Meeting begins in PMO | ABP News

ABP News  

India alliance is also going to hold a meeting today to keep NDA away from power. The Union Cabinet meeting has started at the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the announcement of Lok Sabha election results, it was confirmed that NDA has got majority for the third consecutive time. Nitish Kumar will meet Amit Shah at 4 pm.the …

Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi take same flight to Delhi ahead of NDA, INDIA bloc meetings after election results
7 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi take same flight to Delhi ahead of NDA, INDIA bloc meetings after election results

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav are coming to Delhi in a same flight, as both NDA and INDIA bloc meeting are scheduled to take place in New Delhi a day after Lok Sabha election results. According to reports, Bihar Finance Minister Vijay Chaudhary, RJD Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Jha, JD MP Lalan Singh visited …

'INDIA to continue to fight BJP's fascist rule': Kharge
7 months, 1 week ago

'INDIA to continue to fight BJP's fascist rule': Kharge

Hindustan Times  

Election Results 2024 highlights: The Congress-led opposition INDIA bloc held a meeting to chart its next course of action, with the grand old party winning 99 seats, as per the ECI, in what its best performance since 2009. Rashtrapati Bhawan said, “The President accepted the resignation and requested the Prime Minister and the Union Council of Ministers to continue in …

Struggling ally to a crucial link: How Nitish Kumar retained significance
7 months, 1 week ago

Struggling ally to a crucial link: How Nitish Kumar retained significance

Hindustan Times  

In 2013, Nitish Kumar decided that his conscience didn’t permit him to support Narendra Modi as prime minister, and he walked out of the National Democratic Alliance, a partnership that had lasted for close to two decades and benefited both the BJP and Kumar. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar In 2015, Kumar allied with his old socialist friend and fellow …

Election results 2024: JD(U) defies all election predictions, with Nitish calling the shots yet again
7 months, 1 week ago

Election results 2024: JD(U) defies all election predictions, with Nitish calling the shots yet again

The Hindu  

With the BJP falling way short of a majority in the Lok Sabha, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has emerged as a potential kingmaker with his party, the Janata Dal, having won two and leading in 10 Lok Sabha seats in the State on June 4. A few days ago, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had spoken about “a big political …

Amidst speculation over Nitish Kumar's next move, JD-U MLC Khalid Anwar asks who can be a better PM than Kumar
7 months, 1 week ago

Amidst speculation over Nitish Kumar's next move, JD-U MLC Khalid Anwar asks who can be a better PM than Kumar

Op India  

Janata Dal-United MLC Dr Khalid Anwar hailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that he is a seasoned politician who understands the country and there is nobody who can be a better Prime Minister than Nitish Kumar. Notably, the NDA alliance, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party, Lok Janshakti Party and Janta Dal, are leading in Bihar, according to …

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD
7 months, 1 week ago

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD

The Hindu  

The RJD on Tuesday afternoon claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party president Chandrababu Naidu "shared a dislike for vendetta politics" which could lead them away from the BJP-led NDA. RJD national spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha also recalled the forecast of Kumar, who heads the JD, that "those who came to power will be ousted in …

Days after Tejashwi Yadav's 'kuchh bada hoga' claim, Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi
7 months, 1 week ago

Days after Tejashwi Yadav's 'kuchh bada hoga' claim, Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi

India TV News  

In a surprising turn of event, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Monday. Bihar to witness something major: Tejashwi On May 30, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav triggered speculations after claiming that "something major" will take place, after Lok Sabha results are out, in Bihar where Nitish Kumar seemed …

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Ravi Shankar, Chirag Paswan to Pawan Singh, here's list of key candidates
7 months, 1 week ago

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Ravi Shankar, Chirag Paswan to Pawan Singh, here's list of key candidates

India TV News  

Bihar, known for its deep-seated caste divisions and a significant poverty rate of 26.59% in 2022-23, remains a hotbed of political fervour. KEY CANDIDATES CONSTITUENCY Chirag Paswan Hajipur Ravi Shankar Prasad Patna Sahib Pawan Singh Karakat Giriraj Singh Begusarai Upendra Kushwaha Karakat Misa Bharti Patliputra Rohini Acharya Saran Ashok Yadav Madhubani Sunil Kushwaha Valmikinagar Gopal Jee Thakur Darbhanga Chirag Paswan …

Bihar polls enter NDA’s 2019 clean-sweep territory
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar polls enter NDA’s 2019 clean-sweep territory

The Hindu  

The popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to brighten the prospects of NDA candidates who are contesting the Lok Sabha election from eight seats in Bihar that go to the polls in the sixth phase on May 25. “Candidate toh majburi hai, Modi zaruri hai ” is a common sentiment voters share across Valmikinagar, East Champaran, West Champaran, …

'No Compulsion Or Compromise...': Ajit Pawar On Switching Sides To NDA
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'No Compulsion Or Compromise...': Ajit Pawar On Switching Sides To NDA

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Tuesday that his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA was under no compulsion or compromise. I have worked against him in 2014 and 2019 but if you see today, PM Modi… pic.twitter.com/1HdnHEQ6q8 — ANI April 30, 2024 "In the last 10 years, no one has made even a single allegation …

‘Hamare Chachaji Palat Gaye’: Tejashwi Yadav jabs Nitish Kumar, BJP hits back
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Hamare Chachaji Palat Gaye’: Tejashwi Yadav jabs Nitish Kumar, BJP hits back

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday took a jibe at Nitish Kumar, claiming that the Bihar chief minister was ‘hijacked’. Responding to Tejashwi Yadav's jibe, Bihar deputy chief minister and BJP leader Vijay Sinha said,"Chacha had clearly said in the Assembly how they were looting Bihar. In another development, Tejashwi Yadav's father and RJD president Lalu Prasad alleged …

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