Nitish Kumar calls for action against Sena MPs who force-fed Muslim
10 years, 8 months ago

Nitish Kumar calls for action against Sena MPs who force-fed Muslim

Firstpost  

Patna: Senior JD leader Nitish Kumar today strongly condemned Shiv Sena MPs for allegedly forcing a fasting Muslim to eat and sought strong action against people “attacking” religious faith of other communities. “Its like attacking the spirit of constitution,” the former Bihar chief minister said, strongly disapproving the event involving Shiv Sena, an erstwhile NDA ally of JD. On talks between JD and RJD of Lalu Prasad for alliance for 10 Assembly seats in Bihar going to bypoll on August 21, Kumar said all the parties opposed to BJP were in favour of such tie-up but no formal talks have taken place so far among us. Asked if state JD President Basistha Narayan Singh has gone to Delhi to hold talks with Lalu Prasad, he answered in the negative.

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CM snubs Nitesh Rane over inflammatory speeches
1 week ago

CM snubs Nitesh Rane over inflammatory speeches

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis censured his cabinet colleague and fisheries minister Nitesh Rane on Wednesday, over his recent provocative statements against the minority community. Advising him to exercise restraint, Fadnavis said “ministers need to follow ‘Rajdharma’ propagated by former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, and keep aside personal likes and dislikes”. Amid uproar in the state legislature over the …

Nitish Kumar consumes bhaang, disrespects women in asssembly: Rabri Devi alleges after spat with Bihar CM
2 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, …

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over his criticism of Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh. Raut turned the tables on Shinde by asking why he did not question RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Raut asked Shinde why he did not question RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's absence from the Maha Kumbh, …

Breaking News: Tejashwi Yadav Targets Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Elections
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 6 days 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, …

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar
1 month ago

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said it was unclear who was the target of Eknath Shinde’s remark that he should not be taken lightly. “Recently, Shinde used a phrase, ‘don’t take me lightly.’ It is still not clear who was the target of those remarks,” Pawar said in Shinde’s presence at the Talkatora Stadium. “It is still …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?

India Today  

After using Eknath Shinde to split the Shiv Sena in June 2022, led by then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, is the BJP trying to use another Thackeray to now curtail Shinde’s influence? Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis meeting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Dadar has intensified speculation about a possible tie-up between the two …

Speculations on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant's political entry dismissed by JD(U)
1 month, 3 weeks 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 CM Nitish Kumar skips Governor’s reception on Republic Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar skips Governor’s reception on Republic Day

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar remained conspicuous by his absence at a reception hosted by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan here on the occasion of Republic Day on Sunday. Mr. Kumar, who had driven to the Gandhi Maidan in the morning on Sunday, January 26 to attend the Republic Day parade inspected by the Governor, did not turn up at the …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'

India TV News  

Ajit Pawar controversial statement: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his temper during an event on Sunday, addressing the people of his constituency, Baramati. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party alliance, known as 'Mahayuti', secured a resounding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena claimed …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reiterates he made a mistake twice going with RJD
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Nitish comes up with cryptic response after Lalu's fresh offer to join INDIA bloc
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish comes up with cryptic response after Lalu's fresh offer to join INDIA bloc

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came up with a cryptic response to RJD president Lalu Prasad's offer to return to the INDIA bloc. "Kya bol rahe hain " was all the JD boss said in reply to queries from journalists about Prasad's fresh offer. Prasad's son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav, however, sought to downplay the remarks …

Close aides holding Nitish captive, calling shots: Tejashwi
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Close aides holding Nitish captive, calling shots: Tejashwi

Hindustan Times  

Patna, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was no longer able to function normally and has become "captive" by a handful of close aides. Close aides holding Nitish captive, calling shots: Tejashwi Yadav, who had served as Kumar's deputy until the JD supremo's abrupt return to the BJP-led NDA, made the remark in …

Post Amit Shah’s cryptic remark over CM face in 2025, Bihar BJP leaders shower praise on Nitish Kumar
3 months ago

Post Amit Shah’s cryptic remark over CM face in 2025, Bihar BJP leaders shower praise on Nitish Kumar

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s cryptic statement on Janata Dal president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with regards to the face of the NDA in 2025 in Bihar has forced Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Bihar to shower praise on Mr. Kumar. After Mr. Shah’s statement, Mr. Kumar did not attend the two-day Bihar Business Connect 2024 programme citing …

Nitish Kumar's deputy slips up, calls for BJP rule in Bihar, then retracts remark
3 months ago

Nitish Kumar's deputy slips up, calls for BJP rule in Bihar, then retracts remark

India Today  

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha's call for a BJP-led state government has sparked a controversy. However, Sinha, whose party BJP is in an alliance with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU in the state and in the Centre, was quick to retract the remarks and clarified that Nitish Kumar will continue to lead Bihar. BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal …

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
3 months, 1 week ago

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

Eknath Shinde says ‘badhiya hai’ despite being rushed to hospital amid health concerns: Watch
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde says ‘badhiya hai’ despite being rushed to hospital amid health concerns: Watch

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on December 3 has been rushed to Thane's Jupiter Hospital as his health condition showed no sign of improvement, sources said as reported by news agency ANI. On being asked about his health condition, Shinde told reporters said, “Badhiya hai.” While speaking to PTI on Eknath Shinde's health, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said, …

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5

Deccan Chronicle  

NCP leader Ajit Pawar has confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while deputy CM posts will be shared between the Shiv Sena and the NCP. The Mahayuti, a formidable coalition in Maharashtra politics, brings together BJP’s ideological base, the Shiv Sena’s regional appeal, and the NCP’s grassroots reach. The alliance emerged victorious in the state assembly …

Top News of the Day | Sambhal Violence | CM Yogi | Maharashtra CM Face | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top News of the Day | Sambhal Violence | CM Yogi | Maharashtra CM Face | ABP News

ABP News  

Despite a landslide victory for the Maha-Yuti alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the NDA has yet to announce the name of the next Chief Minister of the state. On Friday, November 29, a crucial meeting of the Maha-Yuti was scheduled to take place, but in a surprising turn of events, the incumbent Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, left for his …

Maharashtra government formation highlights: Eknath Shinde was unwell when he met Amit Shah, says party chief Uday Samant
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra government formation highlights: Eknath Shinde was unwell when he met Amit Shah, says party chief Uday Samant

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant on Friday dismissed speculation that Mr. Shinde was upset and hence left for his native village in Satara district even as government formation has been delayed. “The Shiv Sena president was unwell when he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday night,” Mr. Samant told reporters. A key Mahayuti meeting scheduled on …

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Soon after Eknath Shinde said that he has left the decision about Chief Minister's post upto Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule heaped praise on the Shiv Sena chief. On Wednesday, breaking his silence amid ongoing speculations over who will become the next CM, Shinde said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well …

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
4 months ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election: As trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti leading with over 200 seats in Maharashtra assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Saturday refused to accept the result and alleged a conspiracy. Stating that 'kuch toh gadbad hai', Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut questioned on what basis Eknath Shinde was getting 56 seats while Ajit Pawar's camp was getting over …

Can't believe Maharashtra would do this to me: Uddhav Thackeray on NDA 'tsunami'
4 months ago

Can't believe Maharashtra would do this to me: Uddhav Thackeray on NDA 'tsunami'

India Today  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked what the Mahayuti alliance had done to deserve a "tsunami" of votes, as the NDA will retain control of Maharashtra after managing a thunderous win in the assembly elections. Uddhav Thackeray spoke about the opposition's performance in the Lok Sabha polls, wherein the Maha Vikas Aghadi punched way above its weight, delivering a massive …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results: NDA seeks dominance, INDIA bloc eyes comeback
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4 months ago

Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results: NDA seeks dominance, INDIA bloc eyes comeback

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections will take place on Saturday, determining the outcome of the gruelling poll battle this month. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis of BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Maharashtra On November 20, Maharashtra witnessed a 66.05 per cent turnout, up against 61 per …

Uddhav Thackeray has Congress's votebank, Sena voters with us: Eknath Shinde
4 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray has Congress's votebank, Sena voters with us: Eknath Shinde

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, accusing him of relying on Congress's vote bank for the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking to India Today TV, Shinde said that Shiv Sena 's marginal success in the recent Lok Sabha elections was due to Congress's support rather than its own strength. Similar …

BJP not in touch with Uddhav Thackeray, strongly with Shinde Sena: Piyush Goyal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP not in touch with Uddhav Thackeray, strongly with Shinde Sena: Piyush Goyal

India Today  

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday dismissed rumours that the BJP has been in contact with Uddhav Thackeray’s faction of Shiv Sena behind closed doors. He emphasised that the BJP remains aligned with the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde, whose election symbol is the bow and arrow, reflecting the principles of Bal Thackeray. "I can …

Political situation and party benefit will decide next Maharashtra CM: BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Political situation and party benefit will decide next Maharashtra CM: BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde

The Hindu  

The BJP will consider the political situation and long-term party benefit when deciding on Maharashtra’s new Chief Minister, if the ruling Mahayuti is voted back to power in the upcoming Assembly election, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde said on Wednesday, pointing to the Bihar example for the BJP’s rationale. Promoting local leaders “The wind is blowing in Mahayuti’s direction,” …

Shiv Sena MLA Claims He Was Told to Accept Raj Thackeray's Orders Regarding Mahim Seat
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena MLA Claims He Was Told to Accept Raj Thackeray's Orders Regarding Mahim Seat

India Today  

Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar claims that he was asked by party president Eknath Shinde to meet Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and 'accept his orders' regarding his candidature from the Mahim seat. However, on Monday, the last day to withdraw nominations, Sarvankar refused to pull out from the Mahim contest. He said he went to meet Raj Thackeray …

Congress Denies Reports of Seat-Sharing Dispute in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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5 months ago

Congress Denies Reports of Seat-Sharing Dispute in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

Congress leader Anil Deshmukh has denied reports of him being upset over the opposition's spreading of fake news about seat-sharing in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. He stated that Congress leaders met with various leaders of the NCP-SP and Shiv Sena and that they reached a consensus on seat allocation based on merit.

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India Liberation, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, claimed, that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar skipped the NITI Aayog meeting out of embarrassment over the Centre’s refusal to grant special category status to the State. However, JD leaders were tight-lipped over the absence of Nitish Kumar, the party president, at the NITI Aayog meeting held in …

Nitish Kumar loses cool over Oppn protest in Bihar Assembly, says 'Hum to sunayenge' | WATCH
8 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 …

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’
8 months ago

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’

Hindustan Times  

After the Narendra Modi government decided to rule against the demands to give special status to Bihar, chief minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar issued a cryptic response. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Kumar, whose JD with 12 Lok Sabha MPs is a key ally of the ruling NDA at the Centre, was asked about the Union government's statement …

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 …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JDU National Executive meet
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JDU National Executive meet

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister and JD supremo Nitish Kumar will chair his party's National Executive meeting in the national capital on Saturday. The national executive meeting will be attended by party's all MPs, including union Ministers and JD leaders — Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh and Ramnath Thakur and senior leaders from Bihar and other states. On reports that party …

Will Uddhav Thackeray align with BJP? The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief says ....
9 months, 1 week ago

Will Uddhav Thackeray align with BJP? The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief says ....

Live Mint  

After speculations of former Maharashtra Chief Minister's Shiv Sena aligning with BJP are making rounds, Uddhav Thackeray said that he will “never” go with those who tried to finish off Shiv Sena. Thackeray was addressing the 58th foundation day event of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra's Mumbai. Around 40 lawmakers including Eknath Shinde from the Shiv Sena, which formed the Maha …

'No Help To Yadavs, Muslims': Devesh Thakur, MP From Nitish Kumar's JD-U, Stirs Row With Remark
9 months, 1 week ago

'No Help To Yadavs, Muslims': Devesh Thakur, MP From Nitish Kumar's JD-U, Stirs Row With Remark

ABP News  

JD-U MP Devesh Chandra Thakur has stirred up a political row with his remarks on the Yadav and Muslim communities in his constituency — Sitamarhi. Thakur, who recently won the Sitamarhi Lok Sabha seat, said he was disappointed over the fact that he didn't receive votes from Muslims and Yadavs, groups that are traditionally aligned with Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD, …

Is Uddhav Thackeray returning to NDA? Sena (UBT) MP's ‘moye moye’ reply
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Uddhav Thackeray returning to NDA? Sena (UBT) MP's ‘moye moye’ reply

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena on Thursday once again rejected reports of returning to the National Democratic Alliance. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, taking a dig at journalists allegedly supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party, posted on X,"The life of a godi ‘patrakaar’. Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena 's Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance partner Nationalist Congress Party also dispelled rumours of the former …

No chance of Uddhav going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No chance of Uddhav going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will not switch to the ruling BJP-led NDA, Maharashtra NCP president Jayant Patil asserted on June 6, seeking to scotch speculation about a possible crossover by his key ally. The Shiv Sena won nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra in the just concluded elections, the same as the BJP, while its rival faction led by …

Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu's big hints on supporting Narendra Modi 3.0
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu's big hints on supporting Narendra Modi 3.0

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu, whom the poll pundits are calling the 'kingmakers' after the Bharatiya Janata Party's subpar performance in the Lok Sabha elections, have dropped big hints on supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to form his third government at the Centre. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Nitish Kumar, after …

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD

The Hindu  

The RJD on Tuesday afternoon claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party president Chandrababu Naidu "shared a dislike for vendetta politics" which could lead them away from the BJP-led NDA. RJD national spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha also recalled the forecast of Kumar, who heads the JD, that "those who came to power will be ousted in …

Days after Tejashwi Yadav's 'kuchh bada hoga' claim, Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi
9 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 …

Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction
10 months, 1 week ago

Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

The Hindu  

With Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar skipping campaigning during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election, speculation is rife about the rebel NCP faction being in turmoil. The NCP leader had even skipped Prime Minister Modi’s roadshow in Ghatkopar on May 15, triggering rumours about Mr. Ajit being allegedly upset at the way …

PM Modi's dig at Lalu in Bihar: 'One convicted in fodder scam advocating complete Muslim reservation' | VIDEO
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's dig at Lalu in Bihar: 'One convicted in fodder scam advocating complete Muslim reservation' | VIDEO

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed an election rally in Bihar's Hajipur and attacked the Opposition. PM Modi said that those who vote for RJD and Congress or the Opposition alliance, their "vote is sure to be wasted". PM attacks Lalu Yadav over 'complete Muslim reservation' remark The Prime Minister hit out at RJD chief …

Lalu Prasad clarifies Muslim reservation remark: ‘Based on backwardness, not religion’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu Prasad clarifies Muslim reservation remark: ‘Based on backwardness, not religion’

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav rebuffed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations that the INDIA bloc aimed to shift reservation from backward communities to Muslims and asserted that quota in jobs and education is granted based on social backwardness, not religion. Earlier in the day, PM Modi attacked Lalu Prasad after the RJD leader …

Raj Thackeray To Campaign for NDA in Maharashtra
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray To Campaign for NDA in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After announcing unconditional support to the Mahayuti in Maharashtra, MNS chief Raj Thackeray will now actively campaign for the BJP-led alliance in the Lok Sabha polls. Earlier this month, Thackeray, speaking in an annual Gudi Padwa rally of his party, had announced an ‘unconditional’ support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra for the …

Lok Sabha polls | Construction of Ram Mandir only possible because of PM Modi, says Raj Thackeray
11 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls | Construction of Ram Mandir only possible because of PM Modi, says Raj Thackeray

The Hindu  

While stating that a nation ought not to be built along religious lines, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi by remarking that the construction of the Ram Temple would not have been possible without Mr. Modi. Justifying his support for the BJP, Mr. Raj Thackeray, in a dig at the Opposition Maha Vikas …

Raj Thackeray Maharashtra Navnirman Sena PM Modi BJP Mahayut Ajit Pawar Amit Shah
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray Maharashtra Navnirman Sena PM Modi BJP Mahayut Ajit Pawar Amit Shah

ABP News  

New Delhi: Several workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena have tendered their resignations as a mark of protest following their party leader Raj Thackeray's declaration of support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra. In a post shared on Wednesday, Shinde wrote that MNS chief Thackeray had previously taken a firm stance against PM Modi …

What does Raj Thackeray bring to the table for BJP in Maharashtra?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What does Raj Thackeray bring to the table for BJP in Maharashtra?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With doubts over the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s ability to draw a sizeable share of Marathi votes, the BJP has added the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena to its growing friends’ list. It now hopes that Raj Thackeray — among the biggest crowd pullers in state politics — will help the ruling Mahayuti alliance attract Marathi voters in Mumbai …

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