Rift in Bihar NDA? Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM alleges BJP of destablising Nitish Kumar govt
3 years, 9 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 state minister from BJP Janak Ram, attacked the government over incidents of atrocities against Dalits in Motihari, Gopalganj and Jamui. READ: Why NDA-ally Jitan Ram Manjhi is sniping at Modi In this regard, HAM, which is former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's party, slammed both the BJP leaders for attacking the state government. HAM spokesperson Dr Danish Rizwan alleged that some BJP leaders were trying to destabilise Nitish Kumar-led government in the state.

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Bihar Election 2025: Nitish Kumar’s son to fight polls? Prashant Kishor to join Cong-RJD’s INDIA bloc? Rumours run high
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Bihar Election 2025: Nitish Kumar’s son to fight polls? Prashant Kishor to join Cong-RJD’s INDIA bloc? Rumours run high

Live Mint  

Political parties in Bihar have upped their ante as the state assembly election nears. Speculations are rife that Nishant Kumar, CM Nitish Kumar's son, may enter politics this year and contest the 2025 Bihar elections from Harnaut constituency. Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor said, “Nitish Kumar is physically tired and mentally unfit…” Kishor, who launched his party Jan Suraaj ahead of …

Why BJP needs a limping Nitish Kumar as crutch in Bihar
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3 days, 11 hours ago

Why BJP needs a limping Nitish Kumar as crutch in Bihar

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister and JD boss Nitish Kumar chatted and laughed on stage as the national anthem was being sung at an event in Patna last week. While the PM Modi-led BJP has remained cautious about naming Nitish Kumar, the "laadle mukhyamantri", as its CM face, Nitish himself has firmly resolved to lead the "double-engine" government. With the BJP needing …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar mocks Rabri Devi during council session, asks ‘E bechari ko kuch aata hai?’ sparks outrage
3 days, 20 hours ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar mocks Rabri Devi during council session, asks ‘E bechari ko kuch aata hai?’ sparks outrage

Live Mint  

In a heated session of the Bihar Legislative Council on March 25, 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar engaged in a contentious exchange with Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi. A video clip shared by Press Trust of India on X shows Nitish Kumar dismissing Rabri Devi's statements while laughing with other ministers. At one point, Kumar mockingly …

Prashant Kishor asks Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to resign: ‘Physically tired, mentally unfit’
5 days, 21 hours ago

Prashant Kishor asks Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to resign: ‘Physically tired, mentally unfit’

Hindustan Times  

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign stating that the Janata Dal chief's ability to govern has been compromised due to both physical exhaustion and mental unfitness. ‘BJP deserves equal blame’: Kishor He added, "Nitish Kumar is physically tired and mentally unfit. Kishor also said, "The BJP deserves equal blame because it's …

Show-cause notice to UP BJP MLA after outburst against Yogi Adityanath government
6 days, 11 hours ago

Show-cause notice to UP BJP MLA after outburst against Yogi Adityanath government

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary on Sunday issued a show-cause notice to party MLA from Ghaziabad's Loni seat Nand Kishore Gurjar for alleged indiscipline following his outburst against the state government. A statement by BJP state general secretary Govind Narayan Shukla said that state BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary had asked the MLA to respond within seven days …

Bihar Politics Heats Up Over National Anthem Row, RJD Calls for Nitish Kumar’s Resignation
1 week ago

Bihar Politics Heats Up Over National Anthem Row, RJD Calls for Nitish Kumar’s Resignation

ABP News  

Political tensions in Bihar have escalated after opposition parties accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of disrespecting the national anthem. RJD leaders are demanding that Nitish Kumar apologize to the nation and resign, claiming he is unfit to govern.Meanwhile, the Janata Dal and BJP have strongly denied the allegations, asserting that the Chief Minister did not insult the national anthem. In …

'Nitish Consumes Bhang And Comes to Assembly': Rabri Devi Slams Bihar CM For 'Disrespecting' Women
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Nitish Consumes Bhang And Comes to Assembly': Rabri Devi Slams Bihar CM For 'Disrespecting' Women

ABP News  

The Leader of Opposition and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi hit out at the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding his resignation amid uproar in Bihar Assembly on Wednesday. In the high drama, RJD MLAs walked out of the session, alleging that the CM Nitish Kumar and the ruling NDA had disrespected women, including Rabri Devi. …

Nitish Kumar consumes bhaang, disrespects women in asssembly: Rabri Devi alleges after spat with Bihar CM
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nitish Kumar consumes bhaang, disrespects women in asssembly: Rabri Devi alleges after spat with Bihar CM

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Leader of opposition in Bihar legislative council and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on Wednesday accused chief minister Nitish Kumar of consuming intoxicants and disrespecting women under its influence in the legislative assembly. RJD members staged a walk out of the legislative council and later shouted slogans against the chief minister for disrespecting women. Demanding resignation from Nitish …

Breaking News: Bihar Politics Heats Up as Baba Bageshwar Calls for Hindu Nation, BJP Supports, RJD Criticizes
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Breaking News: Bihar Politics Heats Up as Baba Bageshwar Calls for Hindu Nation, BJP Supports, RJD Criticizes

ABP News  

In a recent development, Bihar's political landscape has heated up following Baba Bageshwar's controversial statement during his Hanuman Katha in Gopalganj. Bihar BJP legislator Hari Bhushan Bachoul echoed the call, stating that Bihar is a Hindu state and that any movement strengthening Sanatan Dharma should have the BJP's support. RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari condemned the divisive politics of the BJP, …

Bihar Blueprint: BJP Needs Nitish as Hindutva Simmers in Bihar's Caste Cauldron
2 weeks, 5 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 …

If NDA Wins Bihar Elections This Year, Will Nitish Kumar Remain CM? Here's What BJP Says
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3 weeks, 1 day 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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3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Tejashwi Yadav reacts to Nitish Kumar's 'I made Lalu' jab: 'JDU would have been finished...'
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tejashwi Yadav reacts to Nitish Kumar's 'I made Lalu' jab: 'JDU would have been finished...'

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Nitish Kumar's remark that he "made" Lalu Yadav, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday retorted saying he had helped the Bihar chief minister twice to save his post and prevent JDU's disintegration. On Tuesday, Nitish Kumar, addressing the Bihar assembly, told Tejashwi Yadav that he had helped Lalu Yadav become the leader of the opposition. "Yesterday, Nitish Kumar …

Manoj Jha Mocks Nitish Kumar as Brahma Amid Row Over Lalu Yadav's Rise
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Manoj Jha Mocks Nitish Kumar as Brahma Amid Row Over Lalu Yadav's Rise

Deccan Chronicle  

The political heat in Bihar soared on Wednesday after Rajya Sabha MP and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha took a sharp jibe at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, sarcastically calling him the "creator of the universe" and "Brahma." Jha’s comments come a day after Nitish Kumar triggered controversy by claiming credit for the political rise of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad …

Nitish Kumar may switch sides after Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor
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3 weeks, 3 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 …

'I made your father': Nitish Kumar targets Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar assembly | Watch
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3 weeks, 3 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 …

Bihar Assembly erupts as CM Nitish Kumar clashes with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over Lalu Prasad's legacy
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Nitish Kumar fumes at Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar Assembly: 'Tumhare pita ji ko hum hi banaaye the' | Video
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Nitish Kumar fumes at Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar Assembly: 'Tumhare pita ji ko hum hi banaaye the' | Video

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar fumes at Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar Assembly: 'Tumhare pita ji ko hum hi banaaye the' | Video Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar targeted LoP Tejashwi Yadav, saying he supported him and his party twice, but they engaged in wrong activities, that's why he drove them out. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav …

Why BJP is evasive on Nitish Kumar as CM face for Bihar polls
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics
3 weeks, 5 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, 6 days 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 …

Breaking News: Tejashwi Yadav Targets Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Elections
1 month ago

Breaking News: Tejashwi Yadav Targets Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Elections

ABP News  

In Bihar, political tensions are escalating as the state prepares for the upcoming assembly elections later this year. Tejashwi Yadav has made it clear that the future of JD hinges on the political involvement of Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar. Despite Tejashwi’s soft stance on the matter, he continues to criticize JD and Nitish Kumar for their lack of vision …

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

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

Is Bihar Cabinet Expansion Nitish Kumar's Great Balancing Act Ahead Of Assembly Elections?
1 month ago

Is Bihar Cabinet Expansion Nitish Kumar's Great Balancing Act Ahead Of Assembly Elections?

ABP News  

Bihar Cabinet Expansion News: The cabinet expansion and Nitish Kumar's 'one ministry per minister' policy is a key development for Bihar in an election year. Seven BJP MLAs — Sanjay Sarawagi, Sunil Kumar, Jivesh Kumar, Raju Singh, Moti Lal Prasad, Vijay Kumar Mandal and Krishna Kumar Manttu — took the oath of office as ministers on Wednesday. This appears to …

Why Nitish Kumar's all-BJP cabinet induction signals a power rejig in Bihar
1 month ago

Why Nitish Kumar's all-BJP cabinet induction signals a power rejig in Bihar

India Today  

With Bihar in assembly election mode, the cabinet expansion by chief minister Nitish Kumar signals not just a realignment of power within the ruling coalition but also a calculated move by his ally BJP to cement its footing. The reshuffle follows the resignation of state BJP president Dilip Kumar Jaiswal as revenue and land reforms minister, an obligatory step in …

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

Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP
1 month 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 …

NDA govt committed to Bihar's welfare, Congress and other parties destroyed state: PM Modi at Bhagalpur rally
1 month ago

NDA govt committed to Bihar's welfare, Congress and other parties destroyed state: PM Modi at Bhagalpur rally

India TV News  

NDA govt committed to Bihar's welfare, Congress and other parties destroyed state: PM Modi at Bhagalpur rally PM Modi in Bihar: The Prime Minister's visit, just months before the Bihar assembly elections, is likely to energise the NDA, which has been in power in the state for nearly two decades. PM Modi in Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the …

NDA to fight all polls as a united front, says Modi
1 month, 1 week ago

NDA to fight all polls as a united front, says Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said all upcoming elections will be fought by the National Democratic Alliance as a single bloc, signalling that the coalition led by the Bharatiya Janata Party was going strong. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with NDA Union ministers, chief ministers and deputy chief ministers during a meeting of the alliance’s leaders in New Delhi on …

RJD posters attack NDA government in Bihar; JD(U) reminds RJD of 'lawlessness' under its rule
1 month, 1 week ago

RJD posters attack NDA government in Bihar; JD(U) reminds RJD of 'lawlessness' under its rule

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar’s political climate is heating up ahead of assembly elections, with the main opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal launching a fresh attack on the Nitish Kumar government. On Wednesday RJD erected posters showing the NDA government lying on a ventilator as a patient while the leader of the opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as a doctor to treat illness. The posters …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to lead NDA in Bihar polls, says Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary
1 month, 2 weeks 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. …

Delhi poll results to impact Bihar? Lalu Yadav responds
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

NDA leaders from poll-bound Bihar meet PM, laud budgetary allocations for state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NDA leaders from poll-bound Bihar meet PM, laud budgetary allocations for state

Hindustan Times  

Lawmakers from the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance in Bihar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to thank him for the provisions made for the poll-bound state in Union Budget 2025-26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar during a public meeting in Munger. The meeting marks the beginning of the alliance’s poll …

How Nitish's jobs pitch is a masterstroke in Bihar assembly election year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Nitish's jobs pitch is a masterstroke in Bihar assembly election year

India Today  

As Bihar inches closer to assembly elections due later this year, chief minister Nitish Kumar is again demonstrating his political acumen, crafting a narrative where governance seamlessly intertwines with electoral strategy. At first glance, this may appear as routine governance, but in Bihar’s political arena, it is a calculated move to cement Nitish’s image as the architect of opportunities and …

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Slam UP Govt Over Dalit Woman's Murder In Ayodhya: 'For Once, Do Not Harass...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Slam UP Govt Over Dalit Woman's Murder In Ayodhya: 'For Once, Do Not Harass...'

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched an attack on the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government over the brutal murder of a 22-year-old Dalit woman in Ayodhya. "The Uttar Pradesh government must immediately investigate this crime, ensure the harshest punishment for the culprits, and take strict action against the responsible police officials," the Leader of the Opposition stated. ‘UP Government …

Bihar appears to have got bonanza, why Andhra Pradesh so cruelly ignored: Congress on Budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bihar appears to have got bonanza, why Andhra Pradesh so cruelly ignored: Congress on Budget

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at the Modi government over its budget announcements, the Congress on Saturday said Bihar appears to have got a bonanza and asked why the other pillar of the NDA, Andhra Pradesh, has been so "cruelly ignored". Bihar remained in focus in the presentation of the Union Budget for the fiscal 2025-26 with Finance Minister Nirmala …

Congress demands action against those who attacked Dalit MP in Bihar
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress demands action against those who attacked Dalit MP in Bihar

The Hindu  

Condemning the physical attack on Lok Sabha member Manoj Kumar, a Dalit MP from Sasaram in Bihar, the Congress on Friday urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to clarify his stand and explain the role of his party, the Janata Dal, in the attack. A delegation of Congress MPs, including Gaurav Gogoi, K. Suresh, Manickam Tagore and Mohammed Javed, also …

Nitish claps on death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, RJD slams Bihar CM over incident
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Nitish claps on death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, RJD slams Bihar CM over incident

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sparked a row on Thursday when he started clapping after paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary which is also observed as Martyrs’ Day. In the video, Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker, Nand Kishore Yadav, who was standing beside him was seen signalling to Mr. Kumar to stop clapping. Mr. Kumar along …

Tejaswi slams Vijay Kumar Sinha, says he is an immature politician
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tejaswi slams Vijay Kumar Sinha, says he is an immature politician

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejaswi Yadav on Wednesday hit back at BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha over the alleged ₹26-crore road construction scam while he was in charge. Mr. Sinha on Tuesday levelled serious charges against Mr. Yadav, who is currently Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, alleging that illegal payments of more than …

Speculations on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant's political entry dismissed by JD(U)
2 months ago

Speculations on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant's political entry dismissed by JD(U)

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Senior JD leader and party spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday dismissed rumors about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, joining active politics, terming them baseless and misleading. "The talk about his son entering politics is just a baseless rumor circulating in political circles," Neeraj said, emphasizing that neither Nitish Kumar nor Nishant had expressed any interest in …

Bihar: Like father, like son? Nishant Kumar likely to inherit father Nitish Kumar’s political legacy. What does it mean?
2 months ago

Bihar: Like father, like son? Nishant Kumar likely to inherit father Nitish Kumar’s political legacy. What does it mean?

Live Mint  

Bihar: Janata Dal chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar is likely to join politics ahead of assembly elections in the state scheduled later this year. Nishant has so far maintained a low profile, yet his name as Nitish Kumar’s political heir has been doing the rounds within the JD circles for quite some time now. The …

Two tunes in NDA: Chirag backs BPSC agitation, Manjhi sees politics in it
2 months ago

Two tunes in NDA: Chirag backs BPSC agitation, Manjhi sees politics in it

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing agitation by the aspirants of the Bihar Public Service Commission 70th combined entrance test continues to heat up politics in Bihar in the run-up to the Assembly elections to be held later this year. Two tunes in NDA: Chirag backs BPSC agitation, Manjhi sees politics in it Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, who is also the patron of …

Nitish Kumar raised issue of caste census, Rahul Gandhi kept mum: JDU
2 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar raised issue of caste census, Rahul Gandhi kept mum: JDU

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy on the issue of caste census, charging him with maintaining silence when Bihar CM Nitish Kumar raised the matter in INDIA bloc meetings. Rahul Gandhi was accused of hypocrisy by the Janata Dal on Sunday for keeping quiet over the caste census issue when Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar brought …

Nitish Kumar government's caste survey was to befool Bihar people, alleges Rahul Gandhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar government's caste survey was to befool Bihar people, alleges Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Alleging that the caste survey conducted by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar was an exercise to befool the people, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said his party will stick to its demand for caste census as such an initiative is essential to plan development work in the country. Mr. Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok …

Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish Kumar for 'fake' caste survey: To fool people of Bihar
2 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish Kumar for 'fake' caste survey: To fool people of Bihar

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for conducting what he termed as a "fake caste census" to befool the people of the state. Addressing 'Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan' at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna, Rahul Gandhi said, "Dalits, minorities and socially marginalised people comprise 90 per cent population of this country, but …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reiterates he made a mistake twice going with RJD
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reiterates he made a mistake twice going with RJD

The Hindu  

Days after Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad said INDIA bloc is ready to welcome him in its fold, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said he made a mistake twice going with the RJD and will not repeat it. “I worked for every section, be it women, men, all castes, Hindus, Muslims, backward classes, extremely backward classes, dalits …

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