'Don't know about it': Nitish Kumar evades question on Bihar minister's Ramcharitmanas remark
1 year, 11 months ago

'Don't know about it': Nitish Kumar evades question on Bihar minister's Ramcharitmanas remark

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sidestepped questions on Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar’s remark on Ramcharitmanas. Bihar education minister Chandra Shekhar said Ramcharitmanas, a Hindu religious book which is based on the Ramayana, 'spreads hatred in society'. "Bihar Education Minister from RJD “Ramcharit Manas spreads hatred” Few days ago Jagdanand Singh said “Ram Janmbhoomi is nafrat ki zameen”. "Nitish Kumar should dismiss him," Ravi Shankar Prasad said, reacting to the objectionable remark made by the Bihar education minister.

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'Road to temple is path to mental slavery': Bihar Education Minister sparks row
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Road to temple is path to mental slavery': Bihar Education Minister sparks row

India TV News  

The latest in a series of derogatory remarks concerning Ram Mandir in Ayodhya came from Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar who sparked a controversy, stating that if someone gets injured, he would seek medical attention rather than visiting a temple. He extended his support to Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA, Fateh Bahadur Singh, and claimed that the latter said the same …

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 …

Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at Nitish Kumar over his remarks: ‘Shameful’
1 year, 1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at Nitish Kumar over his remarks: ‘Shameful’

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday hit out at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar over his bizarre remarks on population control, saying it is a “shameful statement”. Addressing the media during a poll campaign in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, Sitharaman said, “It is very shameful that a senior person who is the Chief Minister of a state uses inappropriate words …

'No shame, stooped so low': PM Narendra Modi slams Nitish Kumar over Bihar assembly remarks
1 year, 1 month ago

'No shame, stooped so low': PM Narendra Modi slams Nitish Kumar over Bihar assembly remarks

Hindustan Times  

Guna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday over the latter's ‘population control’ remarks in the state assembly, saying the leader of the INDIA bloc insulted India before the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi “A politician who is acting as the flag bearer of the INDI alliance and is playing several …

Nitish Kumar on his bizarre Assembly remarks: 'I apologise and take back my words'
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar on his bizarre Assembly remarks: 'I apologise and take back my words'

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was in the middle of a controversy, because of his bizarre remarks in the Assembly on Wednesday expressed regret. The Bihar chief minister, while emphasising the importance of education among women to control the population, put forward a vivid description in the state assembly while giving 'knowledge' about intimate moments. The Opposition leaders also …

Nitish Kumar’s obscene comments on population control in Bihar assembly stir a row
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar’s obscene comments on population control in Bihar assembly stir a row

Op India  

On 7th November, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar courted a new controversy while speaking on population control in the state legislative assembly. The comments drew smiles, including from Nitish Kumar’s deputy Tejashwi Yadav, seated behind him, while several women MLAs appeared uncomfortable, India Today reported. To lay emphasis on this, Nitish Kumar said, “Agar ladki padh legi… aur jab shaadi hoga …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar denies plans to align with BJP amid political speculation
1 year, 2 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar denies plans to align with BJP amid political speculation

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that he has no intention of aligning with the BJP amid growing political speculation. The political buzz began when, during his address at the convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Motihari on Thursday, he referred to a BJP leader, emphasising their “personal friendship”. President Droupadi Murmu, Bihar governor Rajendra …

Nitish Kumar speaks of 'friendship' with BJP leader in Motihari, RJD downplays Bihar CM's remark
1 year, 2 months ago

Nitish Kumar speaks of 'friendship' with BJP leader in Motihari, RJD downplays Bihar CM's remark

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar BJP friendship remark: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today while pointing towards a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from the stage said, "All the people we have here, are our friends. BJP reaction on Nitish Kumar's comment: Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, "This was not love for BJP, this is the tussle between older brother and younger brother. Amit …

'Home Minister knows nothing about Bihar and India', says Nitish Kumar while reacting to Shah's rally
1 year, 3 months ago

'Home Minister knows nothing about Bihar and India', says Nitish Kumar while reacting to Shah's rally

India TV News  

Bihar: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday unleashed a no-holds-barred attack on Home Minster Amit Shah and ridiculed Shah's claim that his alliance with former adversary Lalu Prasad was unsustainable like a mix of "oil and water". The JD leader further launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused the BJP government of throttling the media while …

Bihar minister compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide, BJP hits back
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar minister compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide, BJP hits back

Live Mint  

The political heat in Bihar is up as the state Education minister Chandra Shekhar has stirred controversy again with his remarks comparing ancient scriptures like the Ramcharitmanas to "potassium cyanide". The remarks by the RJD leader have created a fresh stir in the state with NDA attacking Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and larger I.N.D.I.A bloc over the issue. "It …

‘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 …

Ramayan work of fiction: Jitan Ram Manjhi stokes fresh controversy
1 year, 9 months ago

Ramayan work of fiction: Jitan Ram Manjhi stokes fresh controversy

India Today  

The Ramayan is a fiction, former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said today, stoking fresh controversy surrounding the Ramcharitmanas. Manjhi, who heads the Hindustani Awam Morcha and is part of Bihar’s ‘Mahagathbandhan’ government, was reacting to questions from journalists who sought his views on the stance of state Education Minister Chandrashekhar on the epic. Shakti Singh, a leader of …

Bihar minister snubbed by own as he talks Ramcharitmanas in House again
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar minister snubbed by own as he talks Ramcharitmanas in House again

Hindustan Times  

A day after he defended his controversial statements on Ramcharitmanas amid opposition BJP’s walkout in the state assembly, Bihar’s education minister Chandrashekhar was Tuesday snubbed by the members of his own party RJD and ally JD-U, besides the Chair, when he started his speech in the legislative council with observations on the epic. Bihar education minister Prof. Chandrashekhar interacts with …

All Religions Should Be Respected: CM Nitish On Bihar Minister's Remark Over Ramcharitmanas
1 year, 11 months ago

All Religions Should Be Respected: CM Nitish On Bihar Minister's Remark Over Ramcharitmanas

ABP News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that every religion should be respected and no interference should be done in any religion or belief. Earlier, Bihar education minister Prof. Chandrashekhar made controversial remarks on Hindu scriptures 'Ramcharitmanas' and 'Manusmriti'. When asked to react to the statement, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he does not know anything about …

‘Spoke the truth’: Bihar minister asserts his stand on ‘Ramcharitmanas’ remarks
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Spoke the truth’: Bihar minister asserts his stand on ‘Ramcharitmanas’ remarks

Hindustan Times  

Bihar education minister Chandrashekhar on Friday faced with questions from reporters regarding his recent remarks on Ramcharitmanas. Read| JD condemns Bihar minister Chandrashekhar’s remarks The Bihar minister earlier stirred a controversy after saying that Ramcharitmanas, a religious book for Hindus depicting tales of Ramayana, “spreads hatred in society”. Books like Ramcharitmanas, Manusmriti and MS Golwalkar’s Bunch of Thoughts created a …

'I spoke the truth, I stand by it: Bihar Education Minister on row over his 'Ramcharitmanas' remark
1 year, 11 months ago

'I spoke the truth, I stand by it: Bihar Education Minister on row over his 'Ramcharitmanas' remark

India TV News  

Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar on Friday said he stands by his statement on Ramcharitmanas that triggered a huge controversy in the state. The remarks made on Ramcharitmanas by the Bihar Education Minister stirred outrage among Hindu sadhus and the Opposition BJP. Bihar Education Minister's remarks on Ramcharitmanas Earlier on Wednesday, January 11, Yadav made the statement claiming that Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas …

OPINION | Sack Bihar minister for his obnoxious remarks about Ramcharitmanas
1 year, 11 months ago

OPINION | Sack Bihar minister for his obnoxious remarks about Ramcharitmanas

India TV News  

The remarks made on Ramcharitmanas by Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar have stirred a raging controversy with Hindu sadhus and saints demanding his dismissal from the government. Minister Chandrashekhar had remarked that the famous epic poem Ramcharitmanas written by Goswami Tulsidas 'spreads hatred in society' and propagates discrimination against lower castes. Former Law Minister Ravishankar Prasad said, "it is surprising that …

Bihar Minister says Ramcharitmanas, Manusmriti spread hate, stokes controversy
1 year, 11 months ago

Bihar Minister says Ramcharitmanas, Manusmriti spread hate, stokes controversy

The Hindu  

Bihar Education Minister and senior Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Chandrashekhar has triggered a controversy by stating that the Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem based on the Ramayana, Manusmriti, an ancient Sanskrit text, and Bunch of Thoughts, authored by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue M.S. His statement has drawn the ire of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders who have demanded that Chief Minister Nitish …

‘Ramcharitmanas' row: ‘Either he is mad or…’: Bihar BJP leader slams minister
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Ramcharitmanas' row: ‘Either he is mad or…’: Bihar BJP leader slams minister

Hindustan Times  

Bihar BJP leader AP Singh hit out at the state’s education minister Chandrasekhar over his controversial remark about the epic poem 'Ramcharitmanas'. ‘Ramcharitmanas' row: Bihar minister Chandrasekhar claimed that that Ramcharitmanas spread hatred. Read here: Bihar received only 68% of allocated urea this kharif season: Agriculture secretary On Tuesday Chandrasekhar had claimed books like 'Ramcharitmanas' - a poem based on …

Complaint filed against Bihar minister Chandrashekhar for hurting Hindu sentiments
1 year, 11 months ago

Complaint filed against Bihar minister Chandrashekhar for hurting Hindu sentiments

Op India  

A day after Bihar education minister Chandrashekhar triggered a major controversy by saying that Ramcharitmanas should be burnt like Manusmriti because it promotes caste division in society, a complaint has been lodged against him. The Bihar education minister went on to say that Ramcharitmanas prevents Dalits, lower castes and women from getting education, and therefore it should be burnt.” Advocate …

Bihar: BJP demands FIR against state education minister for his controversial comments on Ramcharitmanas
1 year, 11 months ago

Bihar: BJP demands FIR against state education minister for his controversial comments on Ramcharitmanas

India TV News  

Ramcharitmanas row: Bihar education minister Chandrashekhar Yadav has become a cynosure of criticism for his controversial statement wherein he said three books, including Ramcharitmanas, spread hatred in the society. Apart from Sinha, Ayodhya seer Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya and famous poet Kumar Vishwas also chastised the Bihar minister for his controversial statement. CM Nitish Kumar refuses to comment Meanwhile, Chief Minister …

Ramcharitmanas spreads hatred: Bihar minister's remark stirs row, BJP hits back
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramcharitmanas spreads hatred: Bihar minister's remark stirs row, BJP hits back

India Today  

Bihar education minister Chandra Shekhar on Wednesday courted controversy after he said Ramcharitmanas, a Hindu religious book which is based on the Ramayana, 'spreads hatred in society'. The Bharatiya Janata Party responded to the minister's controversial remark and national spokesperson of the party, Shehzad Poonawalla, said, "This is not Sanyog but Votebank ka Udyog." WILL ACTION BE TAKEN, ASKS BJP …

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 …

'It creates confusion': NDA ally dismisses 'Nitish Kumar PM material' remark
3 years, 3 months ago

'It creates confusion': NDA ally dismisses 'Nitish Kumar PM material' remark

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has fresh ripples in Bihar's political waters with coalition constituent Hindustani Awam Morcha advising the Janata Dal-United not to make statements that "create confusion". Responding to the JDU leader Upendra Kushwaha's remark that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar "is a PM material, the HAM said leaders of the NDA should refrain from making …

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 …

Wooing Muslim votebank? Bihar CM Nitish Kumar stays silent on Ram temple bhoomi pujan
4 years, 4 months ago

Wooing Muslim votebank? Bihar CM Nitish Kumar stays silent on Ram temple bhoomi pujan

India Today  

The day Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Ayodhya for the groundbreaking ceremony of the upcoming Ram temple, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was touring the flood-affected areas of the state. Though Nitish Kumar's party, JDU, enthusiastically welcomed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Bihar chief minister chose to remain silent on every platform. Nitish Kumar's close …

Congress leader Kumar Ketkar questions 'historical existence' of Lord Ram
4 years, 4 months ago

Congress leader Kumar Ketkar questions 'historical existence' of Lord Ram

Op India  

The Congress party and its leaders have vilified the sentiments of millions of Hindus by questioning the existence of Lord Ram on multiple occasions. In a shocking display of ignorance, Congress leader Kumar Ketkar denied the historical existence of Shri Ram and cast aspersions about the Hindu God being a creation of literature. Kumar Ketkar questions existence of Shri Ram …

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