Jiten Ram Manjhi, a man for all alliances
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jiten Ram Manjhi, a man for all alliances

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar chief minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha leader Jitan Ram Manjhi, who has been predicting the return of Nitish Kumar to the National Democratic Alliance fold once again for the past six months, are giving sleepless nights to the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal leaders ahead of floor test on February 12. After demanding an additional berth for his party in Bihar’s new NDA cabinet led by Nitish, HAM leader Manjhi expressed displeasure over the portfolio allocated to his party’s only minister, causing some discomfort in the state's ruling NDA. Manjhi’s son and HAM legislator Santosh Kumar Suman — who was among the nine ministers, including the chief minister, to be sworn in on January 28 — was allocated SC, ST welfare as well as Information Technology departments on Sunday. Manjhi, who began his political journey in 1980 as a Congress MLA, first became a state minister in 1983 in Chandrashekhar Singh-led government in Bihar.

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‘Vajpayee liked me a lot, made me CM…Some mistakes happened’, says Nitish Kumar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Vajpayee liked me a lot, made me CM…Some mistakes happened’, says Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday recalled his association with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, adding that the late Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart made him as the CM decades ago. Addressing a rally in Bihar's Arrah, the 73-year-old leader said,"I was a minister in late Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji's government. Nitish Kumar's JD a key NDA ally With …

Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Party to Contest 25 Seats, Takes a Sharp Dig at CM Nitish | ABP News
5 months ago

Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Party to Contest 25 Seats, Takes a Sharp Dig at CM Nitish | ABP News

ABP News  

At a party welcome ceremony held at the Shri Krishna Memorial Hall in Patna on Saturday, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi openly discussed several issues and acknowledged various political developments. During his speech, Manjhi expressed gratitude to Nitish Kumar, although he noted the comment Kumar made about whether Manjhi could successfully lead the party, given his financial constraints. Manjhi also …

80-year-old Jitan Ram Manjhi defies odds to become union minister in Modi 3.0 Cabinet
6 months, 2 weeks ago

80-year-old Jitan Ram Manjhi defies odds to become union minister in Modi 3.0 Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Hindustani Awam Morcha founder Jitan Ram Manjhi, who has been a formidable force in Bihar's political arena, was made a central minister on Sunday. HAM-S chief Jitan Ram Manjhi Manjhi's rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. Manjhi's political journey took a dramatic turn when, in 2014, he was unexpectedly anointed Chief Minister by Nitish Kumar, who had resigned after …

Lok Sabha election result: HAM's Jitan Ram Manjhi wins Bihar's Gaya seat with over 4 lakh votes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election result: HAM's Jitan Ram Manjhi wins Bihar's Gaya seat with over 4 lakh votes

Hindustan Times  

Founder of Hindustani Awam Morcha, Jitan Ram Manjhi, won the Gaya seat in Bihar by a margin of 1,01,812 votes. Follow Bihar Lok Sabha election LIVE coverage here HAM-S chief Jitan Ram Manjhi While Manjhi garnered 4,94,960 votes, the RJD candidate received 3,93,148 votes, according to the Election Commission data. The seat was represented by Vijay Kumar, alias Vijay Manjhi …

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, files nomination for re-election to legislative council
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, files nomination for re-election to legislative council

India TV News  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is seeking re-election to the state legislative council, filed his nomination papers on Tuesday. Image Source : INDIA TVNitish Kumar files nomination Apart from Nitish Kumar of the Legislative Council, Khalid Anwar from JDU and Santosh Suman, son of Jitanram Manjhi from HAM, filed their nominations. Although the BJP has yet to announce …

How Bihar politics is in a fresh phase of shifting sands
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How Bihar politics is in a fresh phase of shifting sands

India Today  

With three more mahagathbandhan legislators—two from the Congress and one from the Rashtriya Janata Dal —switching sides to the treasury benches on February 27, the ongoing budget session of the Bihar legislative assembly is witnessing a new chapter of shifting sands in Bihar politics. The timing is all the more important: the three MLAs have switched sides just before Congress …

'If Manjhi comes back we'll make him the CM' claims Bihar Congress President Akhilesh Prasad Singh
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'If Manjhi comes back we'll make him the CM' claims Bihar Congress President Akhilesh Prasad Singh

ABP News  

Patna: 'Hum' convenor and former Chief Minister, former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi gave a big statement on Friday regarding the cabinet. Anil Kumar Singh from 'Hum' party should be made minister. I have talked to other leaders including Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar and Nityanand Rai regarding this issue. It would be injustice to me if I don't get two ministries.Patna: …

Bihar: 'I refused CM's post offered by RJD', Manjhi demands two berths in Nitish Cabinet | VIDEO
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar: 'I refused CM's post offered by RJD', Manjhi demands two berths in Nitish Cabinet | VIDEO

India TV News  

Bihar news: Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi today said that we have been in politics for 44 years. "We had talked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he said that it seems difficult but making the difficult task easy is not a big problem for Amit Shah," the HAM chief added. Nitish Kumar led NDA government to seek …

Bihar Politics: JD(U) MLAs to Stay in Patna as Nitish May Switch Sides Tomorrow
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar Politics: JD(U) MLAs to Stay in Patna as Nitish May Switch Sides Tomorrow

News 18  

Bihar News: Amid the political upheaval in Bihar over speculation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar breaking the Mahagathbandhan and reuniting with the Bharatiya Janata Party, all the parties in the state corralled their lawmakers for meetings on Saturday. The BJP held a meeting of its state executive council, following which the saffron party reached a consensus with JD over forming …

PM attacks Nitish for his remarks on Manjhi; JD (U), RJD hit back
1 year, 1 month ago

PM attacks Nitish for his remarks on Manjhi; JD (U), RJD hit back

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday once again attacked Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, though without naming him, saying “a chief minister of INDIA block used derogatory language against a former chief minister because he was from a very backward family”. Modi, who was addressing an election rally in Rajasthan’s Pali, was apparently referring to Kumar’s attack on former chief …

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 …

Nitish Kumar's food is being poisoned by someone: Jitan Ram Manjhi's explosive claim | VIDEO
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar's food is being poisoned by someone: Jitan Ram Manjhi's explosive claim | VIDEO

India TV News  

Bihar news: The former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and the leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party staged a protest today at the Bihar Assembly premises against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and demanded his resignation. Food of Nitish being spiked: Jitan Ram Manjhi HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi alleged that poisonous substances were being mixed into the food served to …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon
1 year, 5 months ago

Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal leader Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon with new Ministers from allies Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress taking oath. Soon after returning from Rajgir on July 19, Mr. Kumar met RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his younger son and Deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. Earlier on June 16, JD MLA Ratnesh Sada had …

Setback for Nitish ahead of key Oppn meet as Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah in Delhi, may join BJP-led NDA
1 year, 6 months ago

Setback for Nitish ahead of key Oppn meet as Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah in Delhi, may join BJP-led NDA

India TV News  

In a setback for the opposition unity ahead of Nitish Kumar's much-awaited meet on June 23, former Bihar Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi is said to be meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, reports have said. According to reports, Jitan Ram Manjhi is meeting Amit Shah in Delhi and may announce his entry …

Jitan Manjhi's party withdraws support to Nitish Kumar government in Bihar
1 year, 6 months ago

Jitan Manjhi's party withdraws support to Nitish Kumar government in Bihar

India Today  

Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha on Monday withdrew its support for the Nitish Kumar government in the state. Manjhi's son Santosh Suman, the party's national president, said he has sought an appointment with Bihar Governor, Rajendra Arlekar, to hand over the letter of withdrawal of support. Suman, who resigned from the cabinet last week alleging …

Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM withdraws support from the Mahagathbandhan government
1 year, 6 months ago

Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM withdraws support from the Mahagathbandhan government

Deccan Chronicle  

PATNA: In a significant political development, the Hindustani Awami Morcha led by Jitan Ram Manjhi withdrew support to the Mahagathbandhan government headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, just days before his meeting of non-BJP parties. The decision was announced by Manjhi's son and HAM chief Santosh Suman, following a national executive meeting of his party in Patna on Monday. …

Manjhi a BJP mole, so told him to merge or get out: Nitish
1 year, 6 months ago

Manjhi a BJP mole, so told him to merge or get out: Nitish

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said Hindustani Awam Morcha founder and former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi was spying for the Bharatiya Janata Party so he asked him to either merge his party with the Janata Dal or leave the ruling alliance, the mahagathbandhan, in the state. Manjhi said it was good that Kumar had himself snapped ties with …

Dashrath Manjhi’s son Bhagirath Manjhi joins JD(U)
1 year, 6 months ago

Dashrath Manjhi’s son Bhagirath Manjhi joins JD(U)

The Hindu  

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal on June 16 roped in Bhagirath Manjhi, son of Dashrath Manjhi – the ‘Mountain Man’ of Bihar, to the party. Meanwhile, the State government replaced Santosh Kumar Suman, son of former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, who resigned from the Cabinet, by inducting Ratnesh Sada. Party State …

Bihar Cabinet expansion | JD(U) MLA Ratnesh Sada takes oath as Cabinet Minister in Nitish’s govt.
1 year, 6 months ago

Bihar Cabinet expansion | JD(U) MLA Ratnesh Sada takes oath as Cabinet Minister in Nitish’s govt.

The Hindu  

Three-time JD MLA from Sonbarsa in Saharsa district Ratnesh Sada on June 16 took oath as Cabinet Minister in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led mahagathbandhan government in Bihar. Mr Manjhi and his son Santosh Kumar Suman are likely to visit Delhi and meet senior BJP leaders including Union Minister Amit Shah on June 19 again to chalk out their future political …

Governorship plus LS ticket for son likely in store for Manjhi as he weighs joining NDA
1 year, 6 months ago

Governorship plus LS ticket for son likely in store for Manjhi as he weighs joining NDA

The Hindu  

Jitan Ram Manjhi, the mercurial Dalit leader who pulled his party out of Bihar’s mahagathbandhan on Tuesday, is being wooed to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2024 general election, with party sources saying that he is being offered a Governor’s position for himself, as well as a Lok Sabha ticket for his son. Coming out of …

Manjhi’s son quits Nitish cabinet, ahead of crucial anti-BJP meet in Patna
1 year, 6 months ago

Manjhi’s son quits Nitish cabinet, ahead of crucial anti-BJP meet in Patna

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Kumar Suman Tuesday quit the Nitish Kumar cabinet, alleging “pressure” to merge his Hindustani Awam Morcha with chief minister Kumar’s Janata Dal-United. Suman’s resignation comes days ahead of the keenly anticipated meeting of prominent leaders from across the country scheduled in Patna for June 23, following months of hectic efforts by …

Jitan Manjhi's son quits Nitish cabinet alleging pressure to merge HAM with JD(U)
1 year, 6 months ago

Jitan Manjhi's son quits Nitish cabinet alleging pressure to merge HAM with JD(U)

Deccan Chronicle  

PATNA: In a sudden move, Bihar minister Santosh Suman resigned from the state cabinet on Tuesday alleging "pressure" to merge his Hindustani Awam Morcha with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD. Suman, who held the SC and ST welfare portfolio, is the national president of HAM founded by his father Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former chief minister. Tiwari added, "At the …

Headache for Nitish? Bihar minister quits cabinet, days before big Oppn meet
1 year, 6 months ago

Headache for Nitish? Bihar minister quits cabinet, days before big Oppn meet

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe welfare minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Santosh Suman quit the state Cabinet on Tuesday amid speculations that the HAM might join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. His decision to quit came a day after his father and former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said that he would …

Ahead of Opposition meet in Patna, former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman quits Bihar Cabinet
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahead of Opposition meet in Patna, former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman quits Bihar Cabinet

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Opposition meet in Patna on June 23, former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman, on June 13, resigned from the Cabinet of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Asked about the reason for resignation from the Cabinet of Mr. Kumar at the crucial stage when the Opposition meet is scheduled, Mr. Suman said, “There was a lot …

Jitan Manjhi's son, 'forced' to merge with Nitish Kumar's JDU, quits Bihar cabinet
1 year, 6 months ago

Jitan Manjhi's son, 'forced' to merge with Nitish Kumar's JDU, quits Bihar cabinet

India Today  

In a jolt to the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, minister Santosh Suman on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the state cabinet alleging 'pressure' to merge his Hindustani Awam Morcha with the Janata Dal. Santosh Suman is the president of HAM and the son of former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. JDU, RJD ON SANTOSH SUMAN'S RESIGNATION Speaking to reporters, …

Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah but says he stands firmly with Nitish
1 year, 8 months ago

Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah but says he stands firmly with Nitish

The Hindu  

Bihar’s ruling mahagathbandhan constituent and Hindustan Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi may have tried to downplay any overt political meaning to his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on April 13, 2023, but the BJP has insisted that it portends more desertions in the Nitish Kumar camp before the 2024 General Election. Mr. Manjhi, a …

‘Ravana more learned than Ram’: Jitan Ram Manjhi jumps in on Ramcharitmanas row in Bihar
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Ravana more learned than Ram’: Jitan Ram Manjhi jumps in on Ramcharitmanas row in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Friday waded in the row over Ramcharitmanas in the state, triggered by the remarks made by the state’s education minister Chandrashekhar last year. Speaking to the news reporters on his views on the controversy, Manjhi said though Ram and Ravana are mythical characters, Ravana does come across as far more well-versed in ‘karma …

Karnataka: Manju gets into action in JDS
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Manju gets into action in JDS

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Switching his loyalties from Bharatiya Janata Party to Janata Dal Secular, former minister A Manju made his first public appearance with JDS leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Being a strong political opponent of JDS in Hassan, a miffed Manju quit Congress party ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha election in Hassan to join BJP and contested against JDS nominee …

HAM Chief & former Bihar CM Manjhi advocates for 'Gujarat model' of liquor ban in his state
1 year, 11 months ago

HAM Chief & former Bihar CM Manjhi advocates for 'Gujarat model' of liquor ban in his state

India TV News  

Hindustani Awam Morcha President and former Chief Minister of Bihar Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday advocated 'the Gujarat model' of liquor ban in Bihar. At a 'Litti-Chokha' party organised at his official residence Manjhi said, "Due to the liquor ban, illegal manufacturing is taking place in Bihar. BJP spokesperson Arvind Kumar Singh said, "Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji is an experienced …

Before Nitish, It Was Paswan: A Crash Course on Bihar Politics & Dexterity of Leaders in Making U-turns
2 years, 4 months ago

Before Nitish, It Was Paswan: A Crash Course on Bihar Politics & Dexterity of Leaders in Making U-turns

News 18  

As Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar switched sides to the Rashtriya Janata Dal after severing ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party, Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan has been in an attacking mode against the Janata Dal co-founder. Nitish Kumar’s journey in politics and shifting loyalties Nitish became the chief minister of Bihar for the first time in 2000 for …

Stung by Nitish Kumar’s ‘betrayal’, BJP stages protest in Bihar
2 years, 4 months ago

Stung by Nitish Kumar’s ‘betrayal’, BJP stages protest in Bihar

The Hindu  

Stripped of power in Bihar, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, staged a massive demonstration condemning the “betrayal” of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose similar volte face five years ago had helped it join the government through the proverbial “back door”. The Maha Dharna staged in front of the party office at Birchand Patel Marg was attended …

Bihar Politics: Ready to embrace JD(U) if Nitish breaks ranks with BJP, says RJD
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar Politics: Ready to embrace JD(U) if Nitish breaks ranks with BJP, says RJD

India TV News  

Bihar Politics: Amid a brewing political storm in Bihar, the opposition RJD on Monday said it was ready to “embrace” Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his JD if he broke ranks with the BJP. He was also asked whether the RJD would be willing to forget bitter episodes of the past, like Kumar’s return to the NDA in 2017, citing …

Manjhi complains of 'suffocation' in NDA
2 years, 6 months ago

Manjhi complains of 'suffocation' in NDA

The Hindu  

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday said being in the NDA as a junior partner of the BJP and the JD was causing ghutan and he regretted having stepped down in 2015, less than a year after being sworn to the highest seat of power in the State. Mr. Manjhi, whose Hindustani Awam Morcha has four MLAs …

Jignesh Mevani: ‘The BJP sees me as a threat’
2 years, 7 months ago

Jignesh Mevani: ‘The BJP sees me as a threat’

The Hindu  

Jignesh Mevani, 42, an independent MLA in Gujarat, stands out for fearlessly taking on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party regime in the State. On May 10, at a Congress rally in Dahod, Gujarat, party leader Rahul Gandhi spoke about Mevani’s recent arrest and said that Mevani would continue to fight even if he was sentenced to ten years in prison. …

'Ram was no god': Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi triggers row with controversial remark
2 years, 8 months ago

'Ram was no god': Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi triggers row with controversial remark

India TV News  

Highlights Manjhi’s party-the Hindustan Awami Morcha is one of constituents of NDA Manjhi is not new to such controversies He made remarks at birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday courted controversy over his remarks on Lord Ram. Manjhi said, "He believes in Goswami Tulsidas and Valmiki, but does not believe …

Manjhi’s remarks stir caste pot in Bihar
2 years, 11 months ago

Manjhi’s remarks stir caste pot in Bihar

The Hindu  

Former Bihar Chief Minister and president of Hindustani Awam Morcha Jitan Ram Manjhi, has hit headlines recently because of his remarks allegedly offending upper castes. Later, senior State BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi said party men should not rake up Mr. Manjhi’s remarks as he had thrown a feast for Brahmins. When asked why Mr Manjhi has been trying to …

Jitan Ram Manjhi remarks on priests sparks row
3 years ago

Jitan Ram Manjhi remarks on priests sparks row

The Hindu  

Days after former Bihar chief minister and president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha, a constituent of the ruling NDA, Jitan Ram Manjhi, made disparaging remarks against the Brahmin community, a complaint was filed against him on Monday in West Champaran. Mr Manjhi must offer a public apology for his outrageous remarks against Brahmins,” said senior State Congress leader and party …

NDA puts up Jitan Ram Manjhi, Mukesh Sahani to counter Lalu Prasad Yadav in Bihar bypolls
3 years, 2 months ago

NDA puts up Jitan Ram Manjhi, Mukesh Sahani to counter Lalu Prasad Yadav in Bihar bypolls

India TV News  

In a bid to counter Lalu Prasad, the NDA has put forward Jitan Ram Manjhi, the president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha and Mukesh Sahani, president of the Vikassheel Insan Party, to attack Lalu Prasad and his family during the upcoming by-elections in the state. As Lalu Prasad is a popular leader of Bihar especially among backward classes, Muslims, Yadavs …

Former Bihar CM Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram sparks row
3 years, 3 months ago

Former Bihar CM Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram sparks row

The Hindu  

Former Bihar Chief Minister and president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha Jitan Ram Manjhi’s comment on Lord Ram and the Ramayan sparked a row on Wednesday, with many political parties criticising him. Bharatiya Janata Party leaders launched an attack on Mr. Manjhi, whose party is part of the National Democratic Alliance in the State, and said he should delete the …

Former MLA Manjit Singh Who Left JDU Before Polls Rejoins Party
3 years, 5 months ago

Former MLA Manjit Singh Who Left JDU Before Polls Rejoins Party

News 18  

Former Bihar MLA Manjit Singh has returned to Janata Dal. Manjit had left the party in 2020 after he was not given a ticket to contest from the Baikunthpur seat in the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections. Bihar unit chief Umesh Kushwaha and other party leaders, including Leshi Singh, Vijay Choudhary, Lalan Singh, welcomed Manjit in the party. JD-U was in …

Nitish became CM by 'passing exam in 3rd division': Lalu
3 years, 5 months ago

Nitish became CM by 'passing exam in 3rd division': Lalu

India TV News  

Taking a jibe at Nitish Kumar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad said the JD-U leader "passed examination with a third division" and went on to become the chief minister of Bihar. He was referring to Madan Sahani, the social welfare minister in the Nitish Kumar-led government, who offered to resign from the post, and also levelled serious allegations on his department's …

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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