'Ghutnatek CM': Bihar's Monsoon Session Adjourned Amid Ruckus, BJP to March to Vidhan Sabha Tomorrow
1 year, 5 months ago

'Ghutnatek CM': Bihar's Monsoon Session Adjourned Amid Ruckus, BJP to March to Vidhan Sabha Tomorrow

News 18  

Amid protests on the streets of Patna and a ruckus in the Bihar assembly, the BJP will be organising a massive march to Vidhan Sabha on Thursday. When I took the oath for the second time, nobody raised any question; why now?” State Congress leaders, meanwhile, took part in ‘maun satyagraha’ where all the party MLAs and MLCs sat on a dharna at Gandhi Murti to protest against the alleged vendetta politics of the central government and extended their support to Rahul Gandhi. State Congress chief Akhilesh Singh told CNN-News18, “It’s all about the injustice done to Rahul Gandhi, who has been wrongfully disqualified from Parliament by the Modi government. @JournoKSSR with the ground report#Patna | @Arunima24 pic.twitter.com/UvHYlWKs5h— News18 July 1, 2023 On Tuesday, more than 10,000 teachers gathered at the Gardanibagh protest site, demanding the status of state government employees. The call is for ‘Vidhansabha March’ by top BJP leaders, where they will raise the issue of corruption, CTET-STET teachers’ jobs, 10 lakh jobs promised by Nitish Kumar-led government.

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Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits

The Hindu  

The padayatra of the Opposition BJP-JD gained political steam as it entered Ramanagara town on its second day on Sunday with leaders unleashing a virulent attack at the Congress government. The parties aim to create awareness on alleged irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. and MUDA and diversion of funds meant for SC/ST welfare, Upping the …

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 …

Days after Tejashwi Yadav's 'kuchh bada hoga' claim, Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

‘Hamare Chachaji Palat Gaye’: Tejashwi Yadav jabs Nitish Kumar, BJP hits back
7 months, 3 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 …

Bhartruhari quits BJD a day after revival of 13-yr-old case
9 months ago

Bhartruhari quits BJD a day after revival of 13-yr-old case

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: Ending his over two-and-a-half decade-long association with the BJD, veteran parliamentarian and six-time MP from Cuttack Bhartruhari Mahtab resigned from primary membership of the party on Friday. Announcing his resignation at a media conference here, Mahtab said he has sent the resignation letter to BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Mahtab tendered his resignation from BJD a day …

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar
9 months ago

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar

India Today  

The long series of U-turns spanning Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s career saw another addition on January 28, two days after he snubbed his deputy chief minister and “political heir” Tejashwi Yadav during Republic Day celebrations in Patna. Just days before the national flag was to be hoisted for the Independence Day celebrations in Patna, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on …

Watch: With smile on face, Nitish Kumar meets Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi at Bihar Assembly
10 months, 1 week ago

Watch: With smile on face, Nitish Kumar meets Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi at Bihar Assembly

India TV News  

Patna: Days after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ditched the Mahagathbandhan and sided with the Bharatiya Janata Party, the former was seen exchanging pleasantries with Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav at Bihar Assembly. Lalu Yadav was accompanied by his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi to the Vidhan Sabha secretariat …

Tejashwi Yadav to Nitish Kumar during trust vote: 'Your nephew will stop PM Modi in Bihar'
10 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav to Nitish Kumar during trust vote: 'Your nephew will stop PM Modi in Bihar'

India TV News  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav lambasted state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying he and his party considered JD-U chief as a family member but the CM again ditched them. Tejashwi's dig at Nitish The RJD leader took a dig at Nitish Kumar for taking oath for the 9th consecutive time by saying he never …

JD(U) takes 'achhoot Congress' dig over Kharge's ‘Nitish exit pre-planned’ jab
10 months, 3 weeks ago

JD(U) takes 'achhoot Congress' dig over Kharge's ‘Nitish exit pre-planned’ jab

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Reacting to Mallikarjun Kharge's remark that Nitish Kumar's exit from the INDIA bloc was “pre-planned”, JD leader KC Tyagi on Monday called the Congress 'achhoot'. KC Tyagi said had the exit been pre-planned, JD wouldn't have brought regional satraps like Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav on board with the Congress. Tyagi said the decision to exit …

Nitish murdered Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, says Tejashwi; clashes erupt in Maldives Parliament during crucial vote on Cabinet, and more - The Hindu
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish murdered Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, says Tejashwi; clashes erupt in Maldives Parliament during crucial vote on Cabinet, and more - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Nitish Kumar has murdered the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav Former Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said Nitish Kumar had “murdered the Mahagathbandhan” after the latter took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the ninth time following an alliance with the BJP. Congress slams ‘political opportunism’ of Nitish Kumar In …

Tejashwi Yadav Breaks Silence on Bihar Political Crisis
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav Breaks Silence on Bihar Political Crisis

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Amid hectic political activities in Bihar, the RJD on Sunday put out a full-page The RJD thanked its leader Tejashwi Yadav for taking the initiative to create employment and strengthen the tourism sector in Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav also termed Nitish Kumar “a tired Chief Minister” and said that “the JD will be wiped out in the 2024 Lok Sabha …

Now there is no question of going anywhere else, we will stay together: Nitish Kumar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Now there is no question of going anywhere else, we will stay together: Nitish Kumar

Op India  

After snapping ties with “Mahagathbandhan” and taking oath for the ninth time as Bihar Chief Minister, CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday asserted that his alliance with NDA will remain forever adding that now there is no question of going anywhere else. When asked about RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s statement that “JDU will be finished in 2024”, Bihar CM said that …

Nitish Kumar becomes Bihar CM for ninth time; 8 others sworn in
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar becomes Bihar CM for ninth time; 8 others sworn in

Op India  

On Sunday, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar at the Raj Bhavan, marking a historic ninth time he has assumed this role. Earlier today, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, submitting his resignation letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan. In addition to Nitish Kumar, leaders of the Janata …

Nitish Kumar quits INDIA bloc, joins NDA: Timeline of how things unfolded today
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar quits INDIA bloc, joins NDA: Timeline of how things unfolded today

Hindustan Times  

Nitish Kumar, in yet another flip-flop move, exited the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal on Sunday and staked claim to form a new government in Bihar with his former ally - Bharatiya Janata Party. JD's Nitish Kumar Nitish's exit led to the collapse of the Mahagathbandhan government since they drastically fell short of 45 JD MLAs. …

Nitish Kumar giving a tough competition to chameleons, says miffed Congress
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar giving a tough competition to chameleons, says miffed Congress

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday called Nitish Kumar ‘aya ram, gaya ram', after the latter resigned as the chief minister of Bihar and exited the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar In Indian politics, political turncoats are referred to as ‘aya ram, gaya ram’. It's quite evident that the Prime …

Bihar: Nitish Kumar resigns as CM, to form new govt with BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar: Nitish Kumar resigns as CM, to form new govt with BJP

Op India  

The 18-month ruling coalition between Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress has to come to an end on 28th January when CM Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation to the Governor. Bihar CM and JD president Nitis Kumar meets Governor at Raj Bhavan; tells him – We have decided to sever ties with the mahagathbandhan in the state. …

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet Guv, BJP says ‘no clue’ about CM rejoining NDA
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet Guv, BJP says ‘no clue’ about CM rejoining NDA

Live Mint  

The political turmoil in Bihar, centered on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's departure from the Opposition alliance to take on PM Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and subsequently rejoining the National Democratic Alliance, has seen a surprising twist. Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Samrat Choudhary has refuted speculations about Nitish Kumar rejoining the NDA, that he left in …

Nitish Kumar flip flops again, dumps Lalu Prasad's RJD to join BJP-led NDA | Top updates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar flip flops again, dumps Lalu Prasad's RJD to join BJP-led NDA | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Nitish Kumar ended the suspense over his next political move by resigning as Bihar chief minister on Sunday morning and is set to return to his old ally National Democratic Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party – in a body blow to the Opposition bloc INDIA. Follow Bihar Politics LIVE Updates “Offices, including the Governor's secretariat, have been ordered …

Will leave I.N.D.I.A bloc to form new alliance: Nitish Kumar after resigning as Bihar CM
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will leave I.N.D.I.A bloc to form new alliance: Nitish Kumar after resigning as Bihar CM

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar resigns: Bihar outgoing Chief Minister and JD president Nitish Kumar said, "Today, I have resigned as the Chief Minister and I have also told the Governor to dissolve the government in the state. In his first reaction to the political turmoil after handing over his resignation letter to the Governor, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the state …

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 …

Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar

Op India  

Nitish Kumar, the seasoned politician hailing from Bihar, has traversed a remarkable and often unpredictable political journey since his foray into active state politics in 1974. From Janata Dal to Samata Party Nitish Kumar’s political journey from 1989 to 1996 was characterized by another series of strategic moves and political realignments. It was during this period that Nitish Kumar forged …

Nitish Kumar to resign today? RJD, Congress brace for Bihar shake-up
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar to resign today? RJD, Congress brace for Bihar shake-up

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to resign from his post by noon on Sunday and several Congress MLAs will go with him, sources told India Today TV, amid the political turmoil in the state. Oath-taking could happen a day later, the source told India Today TV and added that the BJP is likely to get two deputy Chief …

Nitish Kumar wasn't respected in Mahagathbandhan, existence at stake: JD(U) MLA
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar wasn't respected in Mahagathbandhan, existence at stake: JD(U) MLA

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Nitish Kumar wasn't respected in Mahagathbandhan, said JD MLA Gopal Mandal on Friday, amid reports that the Bihar chief minister is planning to dump Lalu Yadav's RJD and join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Mandal claimed Nitish Kumar's existence is at stake and people can do anything to save their existence. "The situation we see in the Mahagathbandhan, JD …

Bihar political crisis: Nitish Kumar's likely U-turn sends RJD into huddle | Top points
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bihar political crisis: Nitish Kumar's likely U-turn sends RJD into huddle | Top points

India Today  

Suspense over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's next move kept the political scene in the state simmering on Friday as the ruling allies -- JD and RJD -- held separate meetings to cobble up numbers. Sources have told India Today that four MLAs from former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's camp, one legislator from AIMIM, and another independent MLA …

Giriraj Singh's 'Main Maayke Chali Jaungi' dig at Nitish Kumar amid Bihar 'turmoil' | WATCH
11 months ago

Giriraj Singh's 'Main Maayke Chali Jaungi' dig at Nitish Kumar amid Bihar 'turmoil' | WATCH

India TV News  

In the midst of escalating speculations about Nitish Kumar's potential political shift before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, senior BJP leader Giriraj Singh aimed a taunt at Bihar's Mahagathbandhan. Singh, on Sunday, remarked that JDU chief Nitish Kumar often hints at leaving the alliance with Rashtriya Janata Dal by singing, "main maayke chali jaungi tum dekhte rahiyo." Bihar political chess: …

Nitish Kumar attacks Lalu-Rabri regimes in Bihar at an event in Patna
11 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar attacks Lalu-Rabri regimes in Bihar at an event in Patna

Op India  

Alliance is exhibiting indicators of trouble. The relationship between Janata Dal and Rashtriya Janata Dal has reportedly soured after Lalan Singh resigned as JD president and Chief Nitish Kumar took hold of the reigns of the party. Now, the chief minister of Bihar made a remark during the virtual meeting of the I.N.D.I.A bloc at an event held at Gandhi …

Nitish Kumar debunks 'internal rift' rumours, calls JDU meet 'an annual affair'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar debunks 'internal rift' rumours, calls JDU meet 'an annual affair'

India Today  

Debunking speculation of an internal rift with the Janata Dal, party's supreme leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that JDU's two-day conclave in Delhi was a "normal" and "annual affair", adding that there was "nothing extraordinary" about it. The Chief Minister's remark came in the backdrop of rumours that his key aide Rajiv Ranjan Singh, better …

Bihar: Nitish govt slashes holidays on Ram Navami, Rakshabandhan, Eid-Bakrid get extension, BJP reacts
1 year ago

Bihar: Nitish govt slashes holidays on Ram Navami, Rakshabandhan, Eid-Bakrid get extension, BJP reacts

India TV News  

In a shocking move, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has slashed the holidays on the occasions of Janmashtami, Rakshabandhan, Ramnavami, Shivratri, Teej, Vasant Panchami and Jivitputrika, while also giving three days holidays each for Eid and Bakrid, and two days for Muharram. Hitting out at the government's decision, BJP leader Sushil Modi alleged that Nitish Kumar's administration has shown …

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 …

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 …

BJP to corner Nitish over chargesheet against Tejashwi during Monsoon Session of Bihar Legislature commencing on July 10
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP to corner Nitish over chargesheet against Tejashwi during Monsoon Session of Bihar Legislature commencing on July 10

The Hindu  

The Opposition BJP has chalked out a strategy to corner Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during the Monsoon Session of Bihar Legislature starting from July 10. The most important issue the BJP has decided to raise in both Houses is the chargesheet against Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case. The Central Bureau of Investigation had on July …

Key Nitish aide alleges BJP trying to repeat Maharashtra episode in Bihar
1 year, 5 months ago

Key Nitish aide alleges BJP trying to repeat Maharashtra episode in Bihar

The Hindu  

A key aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on July 4 rejected demands for Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav's resignation, following a CBI chargesheet against the RJD leader, and accused the BJP of trying to repeat the Maharashtra episode in the State. Bihar Minister and senior JD leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary also taunted the BJP for having demanded the resignation …

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 …

Nitish scripted riots in Sasaram to cancel Shah’s visit: Bihar BJP chief
1 year, 7 months ago

Nitish scripted riots in Sasaram to cancel Shah’s visit: Bihar BJP chief

Hindustan Times  

Bihar BJP president Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday accused chief minister Nitish Kumar of orchestrating riots in Sasaram town in the wake of Ram Navami celebrations to cancel the visit of union home minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah. I will ensure all the JD-U leaders and workers join BJP before the 2025 elections in the state.” Choudhary said the …

'Similar Things Happened in 2017': Nitish Kumar on CBI, ED Action Against Lalu, Tejashwi
1 year, 9 months ago

'Similar Things Happened in 2017': Nitish Kumar on CBI, ED Action Against Lalu, Tejashwi

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hinted that he agreed with the contention of ally RJD that the recent crackdown on its president Lalu Prasad and his family members by the CBI and ED was "politically motivated". In a video statement, RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha warned that people of Bihar will take to the streets upon …

Upendra Kushwaha quits JD(U), floats Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal
1 year, 10 months ago

Upendra Kushwaha quits JD(U), floats Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal

India Today  

The Janata Dal ’s estranged leader and its Parliamentary Board chairperson, Upendra Kushwaha, on Monday announced his break-up with the party and floated a new party - Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal. "We've decided to form a new party - Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal. Upendra Kushwaha said, "A new political inning begins today. ALSO READ | Nitish Kumar unable to exercise …

Anybody but Tejashwi Yadav acceptable as leader of Bihar’s mahagathbandhan: Upendra Kushwaha
1 year, 10 months ago

Anybody but Tejashwi Yadav acceptable as leader of Bihar’s mahagathbandhan: Upendra Kushwaha

The Hindu  

Disgruntled Janata Dal-United leader Upendra Kushwaha on Wednesday launched yet another attack on the ruling mahagathbandhan in Bihar, telling media persons in Patna, “I’ll give up my rebellion if anybody from among the Luv-Kush castes community or the Extremely Backward Class, whose aspirations have been the party’s driving force, is made leader but not to Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD.“ …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks 'close aide' Upendra Kushwaha to quit JD(U). Why?
1 year, 10 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks 'close aide' Upendra Kushwaha to quit JD(U). Why?

Hindustan Times  

Speaking on the sidelines of a function in Patna, chief minister Kumar said, “Only those who keep speaking. The sooner someone wants to go, the more he keeps saying.” Chief minister Kumar, who leads the Mahagatbandhan, an alliance helmed by the JD, RJD and the Congress with support from the left, said that he had not stopped anyone from leaving, …

'Has left JDU many times': CM Nitish on speculations of Upendra Kushwaha joining BJP
1 year, 11 months ago

'Has left JDU many times': CM Nitish on speculations of Upendra Kushwaha joining BJP

India Today  

Amid speculation of Janta Dal United leader Upendra Kushwaha’s chances of joining the BJP, Bihar Chief Minister and JDU founder Nitish Kumar made a politically disapproving comment wherein he said Kushwaha had left the JDU thrice before eventually returning to it. However, Nitish later said he would discuss the matter with Kushwaha, who was admitted to Delhi’s AIIMS on Thursday …

Nitish wants jungle raj to return in Bihar so people consider him better CM: Prashant Kishor
1 year, 11 months ago

Nitish wants jungle raj to return in Bihar so people consider him better CM: Prashant Kishor

India Today  

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and claimed that the Bihar CM wants Rashtriya Janata Dal to come to power in 2025 and ‘Bhasmasur’ be seated on the CM chair so that people can remember him as a better CM. While speaking with the media in East Champaran, Prashant Kishor said, "He wants …

Jagdanand Singh to continue as RJD's Bihar chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Jagdanand Singh to continue as RJD's Bihar chief

India Today  

In what appears to be Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's successful attempt to mollify estranged party state president Jagdanand Singh, sources said, Singh will now continue as the party's Bihar president. Jagdanand Singh had stopped going to the RJD office in Patna since the day his son resigned, leading to speculation that Lalu might replace him with another …

'Will gherao Nitish Kumar if...': Prashant Kishor's latest jab at Bihar CM
2 years, 1 month ago

'Will gherao Nitish Kumar if...': Prashant Kishor's latest jab at Bihar CM

India Today  

The bitter war of words between political strategist Prashant Kishor and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar refuses to die down. Launching yet another attack on JD supremo, Prashant Kishor said that Nitish Kumar will be gheraoed if he fails to fulfil his promise of providing "10 lakh government jobs" to youths of the state in the coming days. Nitish Kumar, …

Tejashwi rubbishes speculations about another volte face by Nitish
2 years, 1 month ago

Tejashwi rubbishes speculations about another volte face by Nitish

Deccan Chronicle  

PATNA: Speculations about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's return to the BJP-led NDA have received a thumbs down from his deputy Tejashwi Yadav, who asserted that the 'Mahagathbandhan' is going strong. Yadav, who is the heir apparent of the RJD, the largest constituent of the ruling coalition, also said that his party enjoyed the full support of alliance partners and …

CM Can Sack Me, I Will Not Step Down Unless Asked by My Party : Bihar Agriculture Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

CM Can Sack Me, I Will Not Step Down Unless Asked by My Party : Bihar Agriculture Minister

News 18  

Bihar Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh Thursday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could “sack” him for his perceived defiance but he will not step down unless asked to do so by the top leadership of his party, the RJD. Singh, who was sworn in and given the key portfolio barely a month ago, said he is ready to explain to …

Bihar Minister Facing Kidnapping Charges Resigns, Says ‘RJD’s Image Tarnished Because of Me’
2 years, 3 months ago

Bihar Minister Facing Kidnapping Charges Resigns, Says ‘RJD’s Image Tarnished Because of Me’

News 18  

Amid protests by the Opposition parties, Bihar minister Kartik Kumar, who is allegedly involved in a 2014 kidnapping case, on Wednesday resigned from his ministerial post. Bihar Revenue Minister Alok Kumar Mehta given additional charge for the Sugarcane Industry Ministry. pic.twitter.com/j0Ptx5Znf5— ANI August 31, 2022 Reacting to Kartik Kumar’s resignation, BJP leader Sushil Modi said in a tweet, “The first …

'Tainted' Bihar minister Kartik Kumar resigns hours after being handed new portfolio
2 years, 3 months ago

'Tainted' Bihar minister Kartik Kumar resigns hours after being handed new portfolio

India Today  

Bihar minister and RJD leader Kartik Kumar, who was named as an accused in a kidnapping case, has stepped down from his new position in the sugarcane industries department. The Communist Party of India Liberation, a key ally in Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan government, wanted Nitish Kumar and his deputy, Tejashwi Yadav, to review the decision to appoint Kartik Kumar as a …

Bihar: RJD's Kartik Kumar shifted to sugarcane dept; replaced by Shamim Ahmad
2 years, 3 months ago

Bihar: RJD's Kartik Kumar shifted to sugarcane dept; replaced by Shamim Ahmad

India TV News  

Highlights Kartik Kumar was given the law portfolio earlier in the month His alleged involvement in a criminal case had sparked a row in the recent past The notification regarding the same was issued by the state Cabinet Secretariat Department Bihar: In a significant development, RJD’s Kartik Kumar, who was given the law portfolio earlier in the month, was shifted …

Bihar: Congress urges Nitish, Tejashwi to take necessary steps over law minister row
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar: Congress urges Nitish, Tejashwi to take necessary steps over law minister row

India TV News  

Highlights Congress urges Nitish, Tejashwi to take necessary steps over law minister row BJP has demanded that Kartik Kumar be removed from the cabinet A kidnapping case is pending against Kumar The Congress has urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav to take necessary steps over the controversy that erupted over the appointment of RJD leader …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav; Tejashwi in attendance
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav; Tejashwi in attendance

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Highlights Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday met RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday met Rashtriya Janata Dal National President Lalu Prasad Yadav at his residence in Patna. Last week, Nitish Kumar yet again took oath as CM of Bihar, before which he called up RJD supremo Lalu Prasad. Image Source : INDIA TVNitish Kumar …

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