Bihar BJP leader says NDA will contest 2025 Assembly polls under CM Nitish Kumar: ‘Have started preparations’
9 months, 2 weeks 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 Kumar's Role in NDA winning Lok Sabha Elections In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal emerged victorious in 12 out of the 16 seats it contested. NDA's Performance in Lok Sabha Polls In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the JD and BJP each won 12 seats, while the Lok Janshakti Party secured five seats, and Hindustani Awam Morcha won one.

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Bihar Blueprint: BJP Needs Nitish as Hindutva Simmers in Bihar's Caste Cauldron
1 week, 6 days ago

Bihar Blueprint: BJP Needs Nitish as Hindutva Simmers in Bihar's Caste Cauldron

The Quint  

The state’s caste matrix— largely saffron upper caste voters with a fragmented Other Backward Caste and Dalit voters — diluted the party's emotional appeals to Hindu unity. Riding a Hindutva wave, it pushed divisive issues like beef bans, only to lose to Nitish's JD-RJD alliance, which stitched a rainbow coalition of castes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Maha Kumbh pitch …

Tejashwi Yadav rules out alliance with Nitish Kumar ahead of Bihar polls
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1 week, 6 days ago

Tejashwi Yadav rules out alliance with Nitish Kumar ahead of Bihar polls

India Today  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav dismissed any possibility of reuniting with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, rejecting speculation about a political realignment ahead of the upcoming elections. Yadav, the former deputy chief minister, was speaking at a press conference after a protest organised by the RJD against what it called the "theft and eating up of reservations by the …

Tejashwi quells rumours about Nitish's entry into grand alliance fold
2 weeks ago

Tejashwi quells rumours about Nitish's entry into grand alliance fold

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Leader of Opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Sunday dismissed speculation over any truce with chief minister Nitish Kumar led Janata Dal ahead of the state assembly election due in October-November this year. Tejashwi virtually lost cool when a journalist asked whether he would welcome Nitish Kumar in grand alliance fold, Tejashwi said, “Who gives you such …

If NDA Wins Bihar Elections This Year, Will Nitish Kumar Remain CM? Here's What BJP Says
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

If NDA Wins Bihar Elections This Year, Will Nitish Kumar Remain CM? Here's What BJP Says

ABP News  

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will back Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for another term in office and rubbished the speculations that the NDA could push for a new face after the assembly polls due later this year. Speaking to news agency PTI, Choudhary said that the possible entry of Kumar's son Nishant in politics …

Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: BJP backs Nitish Kumar for another term, dismisses leadership change speculations
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: BJP backs Nitish Kumar for another term, dismisses leadership change speculations

India TV News  

Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will continue to support Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for another term in office, dispelling rumours that the National Democratic Alliance might opt for a new leader after the upcoming assembly elections later this year. Choudhary also clarified that the possible entry of Kumar’s son, Nishant, into politics …

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: No Easy Win for BJP, RJD, or Nitish Kumar
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: No Easy Win for BJP, RJD, or Nitish Kumar

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 06, 2025 16:45 IST - 10 MINS READ On February 24, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Bhagalpur in Bihar, where the Assembly election is due to be held in October, he missed no opportunity to display the camaraderie he shared with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. However, Lalu Prasad’s son Tejashwi Yadav, who …

BJP appoints observers for the election of the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Jharkhand Assembly
2 weeks, 3 days ago

BJP appoints observers for the election of the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Jharkhand Assembly

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Board on Wednesday announced two central observers for the election of the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Jharkhand Assembly. After the election results were declared in November last year, Jharkhand BJP MLAs have not been able to elect their leader, due to which appointments to many constitutional posts are also facing hurdles. Party sources …

PM hails BJP's win in Telangana civic body polls: Very pround of karyakartas
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

PM hails BJP's win in Telangana civic body polls: Very pround of karyakartas

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked the people of Telangana for their “phenomenal support” to the BJP in the Member of the Legislative Council elections. “I am very proud of our party Karyakartas working among the people with great diligence.” Modi also celebrated the success of NDA candidates in the graduate MLC elections in Andhra Pradesh. The NDA governments …

‘Nitish Kumar will switch sides, BJP won’t win Bihar if…’: Prashant Kishor predicts big for Assembly polls
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Nitish Kumar will switch sides, BJP won’t win Bihar if…’: Prashant Kishor predicts big for Assembly polls

Live Mint  

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has claimed that Janata Dal and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may switch sides after the Assembly elections in the state after contesting them with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Addressing a press conference in West Champaran district, Prashant Kishor claimed that Nitish Kumar has become unpopular to enjoy a fifth consecutive term in office “no matter …

Nitish Kumar may switch sides after Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nitish Kumar may switch sides after Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor

India Today  

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Wednesday claimed that JD president Nitish Kumar will contest the upcoming Assembly polls in Bihar in alliance with the BJP but may switch sides later, with hopes of another term as chief minister. "I challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to declare that Nitish Kumar will be the chief minister …

NDA-backed contestants win big in elections to Legislative Council in Andhra Pradesh
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NDA-backed contestants win big in elections to Legislative Council in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Candidates supported by the National Democratic Alliance have achieved a resounding victory in two of the three Legislative Council seats that went to the polls in Andhra Pradesh. The elections, the first after the general and Lok Sabha elections in 2024, were conducted for the Krishna-Guntur and West-East Godavari graduates’ constituencies, and the Uttarandhra Teachers’ constituency spread across 67 Assembly …

'I made your father': Nitish Kumar targets Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar assembly | Watch
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

'I made your father': Nitish Kumar targets Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar assembly | Watch

Hindustan Times  

In a bitter exchange in the Bihar assembly on Tuesday, chief minister Nitish Kumar took a dig at former deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, claiming credit for elevating his father Lalu Yadav in the state's politics. Patna, Feb 28 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav attend the first …

Dilip Jaiswal re-elected as Bihar BJP president ahead of Assembly elections in state
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Dilip Jaiswal re-elected as Bihar BJP president ahead of Assembly elections in state

India TV News  

Dilip Jaiswal re-elected as Bihar BJP president ahead of Assembly elections in state Dilip Jaiswal had recently stepped down as the Revenue and Land Reforms Minister under the 'one person, one post' rule and now holds the crucial position of the BJP’s state president while continuing as a Legislative Council member. Former minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip …

Bihar Assembly erupts as CM Nitish Kumar clashes with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over Lalu Prasad's legacy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bihar Assembly erupts as CM Nitish Kumar clashes with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over Lalu Prasad's legacy

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Assembly witnessed a heated exchange between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav during the post-budget speech on Tuesday. The confrontation escalated when Nitish, responding to Tejashwi’s remarks comparing NDA rule with that of his father, Lalu Prasad, reminded him of his role in shaping Lalu’s political career. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, who also …

Why BJP is evasive on Nitish Kumar as CM face for Bihar polls
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why BJP is evasive on Nitish Kumar as CM face for Bihar polls

India Today  

A conundrum is unfolding within the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar, a political riddle woven into the ever-shifting alliances of the state. On February 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with his characteristic flourish, described Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as ‘Laadla Mukhyamantri’—a term of endearment certainly, but one that stopped conspicuously short of the grand anointment the Janata Dal had …

Will follow Jharkhand's footsteps, uproot NDA government: CPI-ML kicks off election campaign in Bihar
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Will follow Jharkhand's footsteps, uproot NDA government: CPI-ML kicks off election campaign in Bihar

New Indian Express  

PATNA: CPI-ML kickstarted its election campaign by organising the 'Baldo Bihar' rally during which the party's general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya exhorted people to uproot the NDA government in Bihar in the upcoming assembly polls. Taking a dig at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, Dipankar said, “We have won several seats in the Lok Sabha after JD chief Nitish Kumar switched …

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who holds the finance portfolio, presented the current state budget 2025, the last before the state goes to polls later this year. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday was seen patting his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back moments after …

Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar turned 75 on Monday. Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics But for the first time, the Opposition is making his age and health a political issue with direct and relentless attacks on him. JD-U leaders say there is a lot more left in Nitish Kumar, and so does the BJP, but …

Nitish to be CM again, his son welcome to enter politics: Chirag
3 weeks ago

Nitish to be CM again, his son welcome to enter politics: Chirag

The Hindu  

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday asserted that Janata Dal president Nitish Kumar will "return as Chief Minister of Bihar" upon the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Assembly elections due later this year. Talking to reporters here, Mr. Paswan said he would "welcome" the entry into politics of Mr. Kumar's son Nishant and slammed …

Patna Diary | Confusion persists over Nitish as next CM face
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Patna Diary | Confusion persists over Nitish as next CM face

New Indian Express  

Confusion over the possibility of Nitish Kumar being the next chief minister continues. Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal said the NDA will contest the upcoming assembly polls under CM Nitish’s leadership. Jaiswal’s comments came days after Nitish’s son, Nishant Kumar, suggested the NDA should declare his father as their candidate for chief minister. Seat-sharing talks on among Opposition bloc The …

Breaking News: Tejashwi Slams Nitish Kumar Ahead of Bihar Elections | ABP NEWS
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Breaking News: Tejashwi Slams Nitish Kumar Ahead of Bihar Elections | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

A major political development is unfolding in Bihar as the state prepares for its assembly elections later this year. In a significant move, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet, inducting seven new ministers from BJP's quota. However, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has sharply criticized Nitish Kumar, claiming that this will be the last expansion of the cabinet, referring …

Prashant Kishor's jibe at Nitish: 'Physically tired, mentally retired'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Prashant Kishor's jibe at Nitish: 'Physically tired, mentally retired'

The Hindu  

Claiming that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was "physically tired and mentally retired", political strategist turned activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday asserted that the JD must not win even one seat in the assembly polls due later this year. Mr. Kishor, who hopes his own outfit Jan Suraaj Party will make a splash in the elections, also said he has …

Prashant Kishor's jibe at Nitish: 'Physically tired, mentally retired'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Prashant Kishor's jibe at Nitish: 'Physically tired, mentally retired'

India Today  

Claiming that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was "physically tired and mentally retired", political strategist turned activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday asserted that the JD must not win even one seat in the assembly polls due later this year. Kishor, who hopes his own outfit Jan Suraaj Party will make a splash in the elections, also said he has planned …

Nitish Kumar may lead NDA in Bihar polls, seat-sharing after survey: Sources
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nitish Kumar may lead NDA in Bihar polls, seat-sharing after survey: Sources

India Today  

With the politics around the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls heating up, the BJP has reaffirmed that Nitish Kumar will lead the NDA in the upcoming elections, brushing aside any speculations around the ruling alliance's chief ministerial face, sources told India Today TV. The NDA alliance partners in Bihar include the BJP, Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal, Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party, …

There is still time to decide NDA partners in T.N.: Annamalai
3 weeks, 3 days ago

There is still time to decide NDA partners in T.N.: Annamalai

The Hindu  

There is still time to decide and announce the partners of the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu, said Bharatiya Janata Party Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai in Coimbatore on Wednesday. Mr. Annamalai said Union Home Minister had clearly stated at the public meeting in Coimbatore on Wednesday that the DMK should be sent home and the NDA should come …

CM Nitish Kumar expands Bihar cabinet, inducts 7 MLAs from BJP
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Nitish Kumar expands Bihar cabinet, inducts 7 MLAs from BJP

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet on Wednesday with the induction of seven MLAs from the Bharatiya Janata Party. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath to the seven new Ministers which include Raju Singh, Vijay Saravgi, Jivesh Mishra, Vijay Mandal, Sunil Kumar, Motilal Prasad and Krishna Kumar alias Mantu. The current strength of the Bihar Cabinet is …

7 BJP MLAs Inducted In Nitish Cabinet Months Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Bihar
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

7 BJP MLAs Inducted In Nitish Cabinet Months Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Bihar

ABP News  

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar cabinet underwent an expansion on Wednesday ahead of assembly polls in the state slated to be held later this year. Sanjay Saraogi, Sunil Singh, Jivesh Mishra, Raju Singh, Motilal Prasad, Krishna Kumar Mantoo, and Vijay Kumar Mandal - all from the saffron party camp took the oath as ministers. Constitutionally, the Bihar cabinet can have 36 …

Nitish Kumar expands Bihar cabinet: Seven new BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers ahead of state elections
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Nitish Kumar expands Bihar cabinet: Seven new BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers ahead of state elections

Live Mint  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet on Wednesday, February 26, ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, bringing in seven new ministers from NDA ally Bharatiya Janata Party. Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary said, “I congratulate all seven ministers who will work for the development of Bihar under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar.” Who are the BJP MLAs Inducted …

BJP's Dilip Kumar Jaiswal Resigns As Bihar Minister Amid Cabinet Expansion Talks
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP's Dilip Kumar Jaiswal Resigns As Bihar Minister Amid Cabinet Expansion Talks

ABP News  

BJP's Bihar President Dilip Kumar Jaiswal resigned from his ministerial position amid reports of cabinet expansion. Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing for a cabinet expansion. Current Cabinet Composition Presently, the Bihar cabinet comprises 30 ministers, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and two Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat …

Is Bihar Going For Cabinet Expansion? Strategic Reshuffle Likely Ahead Of Elections
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Is Bihar Going For Cabinet Expansion? Strategic Reshuffle Likely Ahead Of Elections

ABP News  

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing for a cabinet expansion. Current Cabinet Composition Presently, the Bihar cabinet comprises 30 ministers, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and two Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha manages three departments: Road Construction, …

Bihar: Make Nitish Kumar NDA’s CM face, says son Nishant Kumar ahead of assembly polls
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bihar: Make Nitish Kumar NDA’s CM face, says son Nishant Kumar ahead of assembly polls

Live Mint  

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has said both the National Democratic Alliance and the Janata Dal should declare his father the CM face of the alliance ahead of the state Assembly elections scheduled for later this year. Nishant's comments came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Nitish Kumar Bihar’s “laadle mukhyamantri. In January last …

Nishant Kumar advocates for Nitish’s CM re-election as speculation grows over his political entry
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Nishant Kumar advocates for Nitish’s CM re-election as speculation grows over his political entry

New Indian Express  

While responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s calling Nitish 'Laadla', Nishant shot back and commented, "Of course, he will say so. Nishant laughed off the suggestion of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav that he join the Opposition camp saying, “It is for the people to decide who should be on which side". Meanwhile, JD MLC and chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar …

Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday expanded his cabinet with the induction of seven new faces, all from the alliance partner BJP. The development comes three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhagalpur where he transferred the 19th instalment of PM Kishan Samman Nidhi to bank accounts of farmers and inaugurated several development projects. Governor Arif Mohammad …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets BJP president JP Nadda, discusses future strategy of NDA
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets BJP president JP Nadda, discusses future strategy of NDA

India TV News  

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets BJP president JP Nadda, discusses future strategy of NDA The visit comes months ahead of the assembly elections in the state. BJP president Nadda is on a two-day visit to Bihar which started on Monday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday met BJP national president JP Nadda at the state guest house in Patna. …

Buoyed NDA ready for ‘early’ polls in Bihar
1 month ago

Buoyed NDA ready for ‘early’ polls in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Amid all kinds of speculations about his health by the Opposition, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar completed his two-month Pragati Yatra covering all the 38 districts on Friday, and on Sunday senior JD-U leader and Nitish’s cabinet colleague Vijay Kumar Choudhary said that the NDA was ready for election any time, hinting at possibility of an early election in Bihar. The …

NDA ready for early Bihar elections, says JD(U) leader amid PM Modi’s upcoming visit
1 month ago

NDA ready for early Bihar elections, says JD(U) leader amid PM Modi’s upcoming visit

New Indian Express  

PATNA: A day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar completed his 'Pragati Yatra', JD leader and cabinet minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Saturday said the ruling NDA was prepared for elections at any time. His remarks have added weight to the Opposition's concerns about the possibility of early assembly elections in Bihar. The scheduled time for the assembly elections in …

Nitish Kumar's son on Bihar election: ‘My father is 100% fit, vote for him'
1 month ago

Nitish Kumar's son on Bihar election: ‘My father is 100% fit, vote for him'

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, has urged people to vote for his father in the assembly elections, which are due later this year. Last month, political circles in Bihar were abuzz with speculations about the entry of Nitish Kumar's son in public life. The minister also pointed out that the JD president's son had given an impressive public …

Congress leader Alka Lamba plans strategy to dethrone NDA govt in Bihar election
1 month ago

Congress leader Alka Lamba plans strategy to dethrone NDA govt in Bihar election

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Congress National Women’s President Alka Lamba is holding a meeting of Bihar State Congress Women’s executive committee in the state capital to plan a detailed strategy for the assembly elections scheduled for October-November this year. Lamba, who arrived in the state capital on Thursday, said she will visit every Lok Sabha constituency in the coming days and take necessary …

NDA decides to fight state polls together for two years
1 month ago

NDA decides to fight state polls together for two years

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance leaders, buoyed by their victory in the Delhi assembly election, have decided to contest all upcoming state elections together over the next two years. The decision was made at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of all NDA leaders and chief ministers, shortly after the swearing-in of Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta …

NDA leaders ramp up efforts to win MLC polls in Andhra
1 month ago

NDA leaders ramp up efforts to win MLC polls in Andhra

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: With less than 10 days remaining before polling for the two Graduates’ constituency MLC seats, leaders of the ruling NDA are intensifying their efforts to ensure the victory of their candidates. Although the opposition YSRCP has announced its boycott of the elections for the combined Krishna-Guntur and erstwhile East-West Godavari districts Graduates constituencies, the TDP, BJP, and JSP are …

Opinion – BJP juggernaut rolls on: Brand Modi stays strong, NDA leads I.N.D.I. Bloc
1 month, 1 week ago

Opinion – BJP juggernaut rolls on: Brand Modi stays strong, NDA leads I.N.D.I. Bloc

India Today  

A fresh Mood of the Nation survey conducted by C-Voter for India Today suggests that dismissing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a waning force was premature. Despite setbacks in the June 2024 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi remains the most popular leader, with the NDA holding a major lead over the I.N.D.I. Without delving into excessive details, the survey indicates …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to lead NDA in Bihar polls, says Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary
1 month, 1 week ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to lead NDA in Bihar polls, says Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary

New Indian Express  

PATNA: On the eve of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s scheduled visit to Delhi, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Singh Chaudhary confirmed that the National Democratic Alliance would contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections under Nitish Kumar’s leadership. “Bihar is progressing under Nitish’s leadership,” Chaudhary asserted while speaking to the media after attending an event at IIT-Patna. …

Lalu Prasad Predicts BJP's Defeat in Bihar Assembly Polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Lalu Prasad Predicts BJP's Defeat in Bihar Assembly Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: RJD president Lalu Prasad on Thursday claimed that the BJP-led NDA will be defeated in the Bihar assembly polls, due later this year, notwithstanding the momentum gained by the saffron party after its victory in Delhi. The former Bihar chief minister, whose party has the highest number of seats in the 243-strong assembly, was replying to journalists' queries about …

Lalu Prasad rejects BJP’s claim of forming government in Bihar post Delhi election results
1 month, 1 week ago

Lalu Prasad rejects BJP’s claim of forming government in Bihar post Delhi election results

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday categorically rejected the claims of Bharatiya Janata Party to form government in Bihar post Delhi Assembly election results. “There would be no impact in Bihar, they would be thrown out,” Mr. Prasad told the media outside the 10, Circular Road, the official residence of former Chief Minister of Bihar Rabri Devi in …

Delhi poll results to impact Bihar? Lalu Yadav responds
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi poll results to impact Bihar? Lalu Yadav responds

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday downplayed the impact of the Delhi election results on Bihar, asserting that the BJP stands no chance of forming a government in the state. Lalu Prasad Yadav, the chief of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, minimised the effect of the Delhi election results on Bihar on Thursday, claiming that the BJP had …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar defends alliance with BJP, recalls challenges with RJD
1 month, 1 week ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar defends alliance with BJP, recalls challenges with RJD

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the RJD, headed by his arch rival Lalu Prasad, claiming that people of the state earlier feared going out of their homes after dusk. In a new assault on the RJD, led by his bitter adversary Lalu Prasad, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Wednesday that the people …

Think of Bihar before 2005 when casting vote, Nitish reminds people
1 month, 1 week ago

Think of Bihar before 2005 when casting vote, Nitish reminds people

The Hindu  

With the Assembly election in Bihar due in October-November, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday urged people of the State to think about “the condition of Bihar” before 2005 when they cast their vote. The Rashtriya Janata Dal’s 15-year rule in Bihar had ended in 2005, when the Janata Dal led by Mr. Kumar, along with its alliance partner BJP, …

Naidu's campaign in Delhi helps BJP win Shahdhara constituency after 32 years
1 month, 1 week ago

Naidu's campaign in Delhi helps BJP win Shahdhara constituency after 32 years

Deccan Chronicle  

The BJP took the help of its allies in campaigning for the Delhi polls. Being an important ally of the NDA government at the Centre, TD supremo and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had campaigned for the BJP candidates, in the Delhi Assembly polls. Naidu campaigned in the Shahdara Assembly constituency, urging the electorate to cast their votes for BJP …

Delhi Election Results: Nitish Hails BJP's Victory In Delhi, Lauds PM Modi's Leadership
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results: Nitish Hails BJP's Victory In Delhi, Lauds PM Modi's Leadership

ABP News  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hailed the victory of ally BJP in the Delhi assembly polls and lauded the "able leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Heartiest congratulations for the Bharatiya Janata Party's emphatic victory in assembly polls of Delhi where the people have reposed full faith in the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The …

BJP Makes Historic Comeback In Delhi Election, But NDA Allies May Not Be Happy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP Makes Historic Comeback In Delhi Election, But NDA Allies May Not Be Happy

ABP News  

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party won the election in Delhi with a landslide victory, the NDA allies suffered a setback in the Delhi Assembly Elections. Though the saffron party had a success rate of over 70 per cent, two of its allies contesting the Delhi polls lost their seats. The allotment of two seats to NDA allies in Bihar …

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