Tejashwi Yadav’s political adviser Sanjay Yadav gets Rajya Sabha ticket
1 year, 1 month ago

Tejashwi Yadav’s political adviser Sanjay Yadav gets Rajya Sabha ticket

The Hindu  

Three candidates of the National Democratic Alliance — Sanjay Jha of the Janata Dal and Bhim Singh and Dharmshila Gupta of the BJP — filed their nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Out of the six, the most interesting face is Mr. Sanjay Yadav — currently serving as political adviser to Tejashwi Yadav, former Deputy Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly. While speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Sanjay Yadav said, “I am thankful to party chief Lalu Prasad ji and Tejashwi Yadav ji for giving me this opportunity and showing trust in me. His friendship with Mr. Tejashwi Yadav is from the time when the former Deputy Chief Minister used to play professional cricket as part of Delhi Daredevils team in Indian Premier League. The way BJP has fielded two leaders of the Extremely Backward Class in the form of Mr. Bhim Singh and Ms. Gupta which accounts 36% of the total population, the RJD has taken the decision to consolidate its vote bank of OBC by sending Mr. Sanjay Yadav to the Upper House.

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Married Into Christian Family, Don't Believe In Religious And Caste Divides: Tejashwi Yadav
3 days, 1 hour ago

Married Into Christian Family, Don't Believe In Religious And Caste Divides: Tejashwi Yadav

ABP News  

Stressing about secular credentials, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asserted on Thursday that he does not believe in religious or caste divisions, highlighting his marriage to a Christian woman. RJD-Congress Alliance Will Continue: Tejashwi Yadav Underscoring other contentious laws proposed by the Modi-led government, such as the Citizenship Amendment Act, he also said, "They always bring laws to instigate division in …

Congress To Announce Names Early For Bihar Polls, Likely To Demand Deputy CM Post In Grand Alliance
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Congress To Announce Names Early For Bihar Polls, Likely To Demand Deputy CM Post In Grand Alliance

ABP News  

Ahead of the assembly elections in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has affirmed to party leaders that the grand-old-party will fight the polls in alliance with the Rashtriya Janata Dal. Congress Directs Bihar Unit To Finalise Candidates Early The Congress high command has instructed the state leadership to begin preparations for seat allocation and candidate selection for the assembly polls. …

Tejashwi Yadav attends iftar after temple visit, BJP takes 'topi over tika' jab
1 week, 1 day ago

Tejashwi Yadav attends iftar after temple visit, BJP takes 'topi over tika' jab

India Today  

The BJP accused Tejashwi Yadav of "appeasement politics" after the RJD leader attended an iftar party following a visit to a temple in Bihar's Darbhanga. Bihar minister Sanjay Saraogi alleged that Tejashwi Yadav "hates Sanatan Dharma" and should convert his religion. On Friday, Tejashwi visited the historic Ahilya Asthan temple in Darbhanga's Kamtaul village before attending an iftar party organised …

After ED questions Rabri Devi in land-for-jobs case, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP
1 week, 4 days ago

After ED questions Rabri Devi in land-for-jobs case, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Enforcement Directorate questioning former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, saying that cases were being filed against them due to "political vendetta". Tejashwi Yadav's reaction comes after Rabri Devi appeared before the ED on Tuesday for questioning in the ongoing land-for-jobs …

Tejashwi Yadav rules out alliance with Nitish Kumar ahead of Bihar polls
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2 weeks, 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 …

'Nonsense’: Tejashwi Yadav rejects possibility of pact with Nitish Kumar
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Nonsense’: Tejashwi Yadav rejects possibility of pact with Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday got miffed on Sunday on being asked about the possibility of a realignment with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav in Patna, Bihar, India, on Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022. During the press conference, Yadav was asked about media reports speculating that Nitish …

Kanhaiya Vs Tejashwi? Congress Posters On 'Hope' For Bihar Send Ripples Across RJD Ahead Of Polls
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3 weeks ago

Kanhaiya Vs Tejashwi? Congress Posters On 'Hope' For Bihar Send Ripples Across RJD Ahead Of Polls

ABP News  

New posters put up by Congress in Bihar have raised the question of a potential contest between party leader Kanhaiya Kumar and Former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in the upcoming assembly polls. National Students Union of India leader Chunnu Singh has put up posters reading Kanhaiya is the "hope" of Bihar. The posters also come up ahead of Kumar's …

Tejashwi quells rumours about Nitish's entry into grand alliance fold
3 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 …

‘Helped Nitish twice retain his CM post’: Tejashwi’s retort to CM’s jibe
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Helped Nitish twice retain his CM post’: Tejashwi’s retort to CM’s jibe

The Hindu  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday claimed that he had helped Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar "twice retain his post, preventing the JD from disintegration". The former Deputy Chief Minister was replying to queries about the JD president's outburst inside the assembly on Tuesday where he had told Mr. Yadav, "It was I who helped your father Lalu Prasad, the …

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

Made you Chief Minister twice: Tejashwi Yadav on Nitish Kumar's 'I made Lalu' jab
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Made you Chief Minister twice: Tejashwi Yadav on Nitish Kumar's 'I made Lalu' jab

India Today  

In a sharp retort to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's claim that it was he who elevated RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in politics, Tejashwi Yadav asserted that he helped the JD chief clinch the top job in the state twice. Calling Nitish a "khataara gaadi", the RJD leader said the Bihar Chief Minister was a spent force, and it …

Nitish Kumar fumes at Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar Assembly: 'Tumhare pita ji ko hum hi banaaye the' | Video
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Nitish to be CM again, his son welcome to enter politics: Chirag
4 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 …

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 …

Tejashwi Yadav on why Nitish Kumar's son should join politics: ‘Would save JDU’
1 month, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav on why Nitish Kumar's son should join politics: ‘Would save JDU’

Hindustan Times  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday said that JDU would be saved from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other NDA partners if Nitish Kumar's son Nishat joined politics. His father has been hijacked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had found fault with Nitish Kumar's DNA," said the former Bihar deputy chief ministers. Yadav also slammed Nishant for appealing to …

Tejashwi Yadav says he will welcome Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics
1 month, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav says he will welcome Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday said he would welcome it if rumours were to be believed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar would enter politics. Many times, Mr. Yadav has raised questions regarding the Chief Minister’s health saying that Mr. Nitish was not mentally fit to govern the State. Scotches rumours While speaking to …

'Bihar Is Bihar': Tejashwi Yadav Junks BJP's 'Momentum' After Sweeping Victory In Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Bihar Is Bihar': Tejashwi Yadav Junks BJP's 'Momentum' After Sweeping Victory In Delhi

ABP News  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday dismissed claims that the sweeping victory by BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections would influence the upcoming polls in Bihar later this year. As the current Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Yadav briefly addressed reporters' questions regarding the Delhi election results, where I.N.D.I.A bloc ally AAP was ousted from power. RJD …

There won't be any impact of Delhi polls in Bihar: Tejashwi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

There won't be any impact of Delhi polls in Bihar: Tejashwi

The Hindu  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday dismissed suggestions that the BJP's stupendous victory in the Delhi Assembly polls will have an impact in Bihar where elections are due later this year. The former deputy Chief Minister of Bihar also said that a return to power "after nearly 26 years" made it incumbent upon the BJP to fulfil the promises made …

No impact in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav on BJP's stunning Delhi victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No impact in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav on BJP's stunning Delhi victory

India Today  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday dismissed suggestions that the BJP's stupendous victory in the Delhi Assembly polls will have an impact in Bihar, where elections are due later this year. The former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar also said that a return to power "after nearly 26 years" made it incumbent upon the BJP to fulfil the promises made …

Make Tejashwi Yadav CM of Bihar at any cost, Lalu Prasad appeals to people
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Make Tejashwi Yadav CM of Bihar at any cost, Lalu Prasad appeals to people

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad promised free electricity to households on Wednesday if the RJD-led Grand Alliance, or Mahagathbandhan, is voted to power in Bihar. “Once Tejashwi becomes the Chief Minister, our government will provide free electricity to people,” Mr. Prasad said. Former Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Yadav is presently Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. …

Tejashwi Yadav will be made Bihar CM: Lalu Prasad's big announcement in Nitish's bastion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav will be made Bihar CM: Lalu Prasad's big announcement in Nitish's bastion

India TV News  

RJD leader and former Bihar Chief Minister, Lalu Prasad Yadav, addressed a public gathering in Islamnagar, emphasising the need to unite and make Tejashwi Yadav the next Chief Minister of Bihar. Speaking on the occasion of the 24th death anniversary of the late Krishna Ballabh Prasad, Lalu highlighted the importance of solidarity and commitment to the people of Bihar. His …

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

Tejashwi Yadav jabs Nitish Kumar for not receiving Vice President at recent event
2 months ago

Tejashwi Yadav jabs Nitish Kumar for not receiving Vice President at recent event

India Today  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with "failure" to observe protocol when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited the state on January 24. Criticising his ex-boss, the former deputy chief minister alleged that Kumar's inability to receive Dhankhar on Friday was a sign that the JD supremo was not in a sound state of mind. …

Lalu empowers Tejashwi in a bid to prevent rifts, splits and heartburn in RJD
2 months, 1 week ago

Lalu empowers Tejashwi in a bid to prevent rifts, splits and heartburn in RJD

Hindustan Times  

Family feuds, sibling rivalry and rival party machinations have weakened many regional parties in recent years. There are multiple examples: for one, the Samajwadi Party in UP where former chief minister Akhilesh Prasad Yadav dislodged his father Mulayam Singh Yadav from the post of president to take the reins of the party in his hands after dramatic feud with his …

Tejashwi Yadav’s political adviser and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav gets death threat call
2 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav’s political adviser and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav gets death threat call

The Hindu  

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav’s close aide and Rashtriya Janata Dal Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Yadav received death threats from dreaded international gangster Joginder Geong. Mr. Sanjay is also a political adviser to Mr. Tejashwi Yadav, who is Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly. Mr. Sanjay, who was given the Rajya Sabha ticket by RJD only last …

Tejashwi Yadav gets key role in RJD ahead of Bihar Assembly polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav gets key role in RJD ahead of Bihar Assembly polls

India Today  

The RJD on Saturday authorised Tejashwi Yadav to take calls related to the party's strategy ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls slated to be held later this year. Tejashwi Yadav can take decisions related to the party's internal matters, party tickets, among other issues. During the meeting, Tejashwi Yadav said the RJD will not make sacrifices in the alliance so …

Tejashwi Yadav given key role in RJD ahead of Bihar Assembly elections
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2 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav given key role in RJD ahead of Bihar Assembly elections

India TV News  

Bihar political news: The Rashtriya Janata Dal has given Tejashwi Yadav the authority to make decisions regarding the party's strategy for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year. In a resolution passed during the RJD's national executive committee meeting in Patna on Saturday, it was decided that Tejashwi Yadav would be responsible for making decisions …

Tejashwi Yadav to lead Rashtriya Janata Dal, replaces Lalu Prasad
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2 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav to lead Rashtriya Janata Dal, replaces Lalu Prasad

The Hindu  

In the run up to the Assembly election in Bihar, the baton has been officially handed to Tejashwi Yadav to lead the Rashtriya Janata Dal. Mr. Yadav’s stature increased in the party with the passing of a resolution that equals his power to that of the RJD’s national president, a position occupied by his father and party supremo, Lalu Prasad. …

Speculation Of Tejashwi Yadav Getting RJD's Command Runs High As Party Holds National Meet
2 months, 1 week ago

Speculation Of Tejashwi Yadav Getting RJD's Command Runs High As Party Holds National Meet

ABP News  

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: The Bihar political arena is buzzing with activity as parties gear up for the assembly elections slated to be held later this year. Party sources said RJD chairman Tejashwi Yadav could be handed the President's chair or given additional roles. The party may also declare that the Assembly elections would be fought under the leadership of …

Tejashwi Yadav granted unprecedented powers as RJD prepares for Bihar Assembly election
2 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav granted unprecedented powers as RJD prepares for Bihar Assembly election

New Indian Express  

PATNA: In a significant move ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Saturday empowered his son, Tejashwi Yadav, with authority equivalent to his own within the party. This decision, marking a pivotal shift in the party's leadership, positions Tejashwi as the frontrunner for the post of Chief Minister. The decision was formalised during a meeting of …

'Tejashwi will become CM after Bihar assembly election': Lalu Prasad Yadav
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Tejashwi will become CM after Bihar assembly election': Lalu Prasad Yadav

New Indian Express  

PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad confirmed on Tuesday that his younger son and former deputy chief minister, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, would become the chief minister of Bihar after the assembly elections later this year. Lalu's statement came amid controversy over an invitation to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's possible return to the opposition INDIA bloc. Talking to media persons on the …

Complete administrative chaos in Bihar, claims Tejashwi Yadav
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Complete administrative chaos in Bihar, claims Tejashwi Yadav

The Hindu  

In the run-up to the election year in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday made a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alleging that the Bihar Chief Minister was into the habit of touching the feet of officers to get the work done. Last year in November during an event in …

Lalu Yadav invites Nitish to join INDIA bloc, Bihar CM responds; Fadnavis takes swipe with ’mungeri lal ke sapne’
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Lalu Yadav invites Nitish to join INDIA bloc, Bihar CM responds; Fadnavis takes swipe with ’mungeri lal ke sapne’

Live Mint  

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to return to the INDIA bloc. Whatever he said must have been aimed at putting an end to the curiosity of you journalists.” Nitish Kumar reacts Meanwhile, in a cryptic response to queries from journalists when he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Arif Mohammad Khan …

Nitish Kumar's picture patting Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Bihar Raj Bhavan goes viral | See photo
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party of acting as Nitish's 'B-team
3 months ago

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party of acting as Nitish's 'B-team

New Indian Express  

PATNA: In an apparent dig at Jan Suraaj Party, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the fledgling outfit floated by former political strategist Prashant Kishor of acting as the 'B team' of the Nitish Kumar-led ruling alliance in Bihar. In a video message on Sunday, hours after police used water cannons to disperse students seeking cancellation of a recent BPSC exam, …

'Bihar CMO Run By BJP': Tejashwi Yadav Takes Dig At Nitish Kumar. BJP Responds
3 months ago

'Bihar CMO Run By BJP': Tejashwi Yadav Takes Dig At Nitish Kumar. BJP Responds

ABP News  

Taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav recently said that the Chief Minister of Bihar is completely run by the Bharatiya Janata Party. pic.twitter.com/Iz1adq1HXZ — ANI December 24, 2024 However, BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Chaudhary has hit back at Tejashwi's comment and said that …

Bihar PSC exam paper leaks ‘state-sponsored’, alleges RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar PSC exam paper leaks ‘state-sponsored’, alleges RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Hindustan Times  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with "maintaining silence" over alleged irregularities in a PSC examination, claiming that recent question paper "leaks" in such competitive tests were "state- In a video statement late on Friday, the leader of the opposition in the assembly also accused Kumar of "failing" to communicate with job aspirants who staged …

Tejashwi Yadav promises ‘Maai Behan Maan Yojana’ for economically weaker women if elected in Bihar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav promises ‘Maai Behan Maan Yojana’ for economically weaker women if elected in Bihar

India TV News  

As Bihar gears up for elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav announced an ambitious welfare scheme aimed at empowering economically weaker women. Under the "Maai Behan Maan Yojana," Yadav pledged to provide Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance directly to the bank accounts of underprivileged mothers and sisters. Highlighting key issues like unemployment, inflation, and corruption, Yadav accused the current …

Tejashwi Yadav promises social security pension hike if voted to power in Bihar
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav promises social security pension hike if voted to power in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised voters that if his party is voted to power in Bihar next year, the amount paid to beneficiaries of various social security schemes will see a more than three-fold rise. The former Bihar deputy chief minister said the amount paid to senior citizens, widows, and people with disabilities would be increased from …

Bihar: RJD MLA in tears after Tej Pratap Yadav announces to contest assembly polls from his seat | WATCH
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar: RJD MLA in tears after Tej Pratap Yadav announces to contest assembly polls from his seat | WATCH

India TV News  

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: As Bihar gears up for next year’s assembly elections, the political dynamics in the state are intensifying. Tej Pratap Yadav, RJD leader and son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced his intention to contest from the Mahua assembly seat, instead of his current Hasanpur constituency. Watch video here Tej Pratap Yadav on connecting from Mahua seat …

Lalu Yadav delivers unity message in Belaganj that voted RJD for 3 decades
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu Yadav delivers unity message in Belaganj that voted RJD for 3 decades

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday asked the party’s supporters in southwestern Bihar’s Belaganj assembly constituency to stay united to keep out the rival Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal. Rashtriya Janata Dal national president Lalu Prasad Yadav “If Hindus and Muslims stay united, the likes of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Bihar CM Nitish …

Samajwadi Leader Tej Pratap Yadav Files Nomination for UP Assembly by-polls
5 months, 1 week ago

Samajwadi Leader Tej Pratap Yadav Files Nomination for UP Assembly by-polls

India Today  

Samajwadi leader Tej Pratap Yadav has filed his nomination from the Karhal assembly constituency for the upcoming bypoll on November 13. The SP candidate, accompanied by party President Akhilesh Yadav and others, reached the collectorate and filed his nominations. The constituency has been a stronghold of the SP since 1993 and Yadav is seeking a third consecutive term in the …

Land-for-job case: Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi & Tej Pratap Yadav
6 months, 1 week ago

Land-for-job case: Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi & Tej Pratap Yadav

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar minister and elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, Tej Pratap Yadav has been summoned by the Rouse Avenue court in the national Capital Delhi on Wednesday in the land-for-job money laundering case. Tej Pratap is the sixth member of Lalu Prasad’s family, whose name has figured in the case. The other members, besides Lalu Prasad …

Tejashwi Yadav to hit the ground to get party workers’ feedback
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav to hit the ground to get party workers’ feedback

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday convened a meeting of party MLAs, MLCs, MPs and former lawmakers to discuss the strategy for ‘Karykarta Samvad’ programme, scheduled to begin on September 10 from Samastipur. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Yadav said that the programme, which will kickstart from Samastipur, the birthplace of socialist leader Karpoori Thakur, is aimed at having …

RJD appoints Bima Bharti as vice president ahead of Tejashwi’s ‘Abhar Yatra’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

RJD appoints Bima Bharti as vice president ahead of Tejashwi’s ‘Abhar Yatra’

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtriya Janata Dal nominated former Bihar minister Bima Bharti as its state vice-president on Tuesday, ahead of leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘Abhar Yatra’ starting September 10. RJD MLA Bhai Birendra said that Bharti’s elevation was also a message for party hoppers. By making Bharti, a woman, the vice president, RJD has sent the right message that the party …

Ex-Bihar minister Shyam Rajak returns to JD (U)
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Ex-Bihar minister Shyam Rajak returns to JD (U)

The Hindu  

After a gap of four years, former Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Shyam Rajak on Sunday returned to Janata Dal and took its membership in the presence of party’s national working president Sanjay Jha and JD State unit president Umesh Kushwaha at party office. Last Thursday, Mr. Rajak, who was a close confidant of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, had quit RJD …

If RJD comes to power in Bihar, they will divert all reservations to Muslims: Vinod Tawde
8 months, 1 week ago

If RJD comes to power in Bihar, they will divert all reservations to Muslims: Vinod Tawde

The Hindu  

BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde on Thursday, July 18, alleged that if the RJD is voted back to power in Bihar, they might “redirect” the reservations meant for backward classes to members of the Muslim community. ‘Global campaign’ He further added that people must also be informed of the “false campaign” during the recently-concluded Lok Sabha polls which spread …

RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha uses ‘Panchayat’ web series to attack Election Commission in Rajya Sabha
8 months, 4 weeks ago

RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha uses ‘Panchayat’ web series to attack Election Commission in Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Monday questioned the credibility of the Election Commission of India by citing a recent pre-poll survey. Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing session at the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. He cited a pre-poll survey conducted by Lokniti-CSDS which said only 28 …

Sanjay Jha Likely To Be JDU Executive President | ABP News
9 months ago

Sanjay Jha Likely To Be JDU Executive President | ABP News

ABP News  

Nitish Kumar left for Delhi on Saturday to attend the JDU national executive meeting scheduled for 11 am tomorrow. According to sources, it is believed that Sanjay Jha might be appointed as the acting national president of the party this time. Sanjay Jha has played a crucial role in separating Nitish Kumar from the India coalition in Bihar and aligning …

Will work to protect national interests, 'dharma', unite society: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay
9 months, 1 week ago

Will work to protect national interests, 'dharma', unite society: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday said he would work to safeguard national interests, protect "dharma", unite society and try to bring funds for the development of Telangana and his Lok Sabha constituency of Karimnagar in the state. Sanjay Kumar, who reached Karimnagar in Telangana for the first time after assuming charge as a …

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