Why RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is demanding caste census in Bihar?
3 years, 5 months ago

Why RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is demanding caste census in Bihar?

India TV News  

Leader of the opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Friday met Bihar Chief Minister and urged him to take up the issue of a caste-based census with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The issue has gained momentum after Centre’s recent statement in the Parliament that a caste-based census would include only the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes has triggered a fresh demand for inclusion of the OBCs, who dominate the political scenario in Bihar post-implementation of the Mandal commission report. Yadav after meeting the CM said, "The chief minister told us that he agreed with our demand for a caste-based census. Notably, Kumar, an OBC himself, too has repeatedly spoken in favour of holding a caste-based census and recently urged the centre to reconsider its stance on the issue.

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Nitish Kumar's picture patting Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Bihar Raj Bhavan goes viral | See photo
1 week, 1 day 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 …

CWC passes resolution on caste census after Revanth suggests it to be included in the national census
2 weeks ago

CWC passes resolution on caste census after Revanth suggests it to be included in the national census

The Hindu  

The Congress Working Committee passed a resolution and approved the proposal of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy that a resolution be passed on the caste census to the Union government and included in the national census to be taken up soon. He also suggested that the Congress should fight to include caste census in the census to be conducted by …

'Bihar CMO Run By BJP': Tejashwi Yadav Takes Dig At Nitish Kumar. BJP Responds
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Tejashwi Yadav promises ‘Maai Behan Maan Yojana’ for economically weaker women if elected in Bihar
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Akhilesh hits out at ruling party for trying to ‘spread disharmony’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Akhilesh hits out at ruling party for trying to ‘spread disharmony’

Hindustan Times  

Efforts are on to reduce minorities, especially Muslims, to second-grade citizens, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Friday and called for a caste census during the landmark debate on 75 years of the Constitution in the Lok Sabha. For people like us and the weak in the country, especially for PDA, saving the Constitution is a matter of life …

Need caste survey to ensure proportionate reservation: JKPCC chief Karra
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Need caste survey to ensure proportionate reservation: JKPCC chief Karra

Hindustan Times  

The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit president Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said a caste survey is needed to give proportionate reservation to various underprivileged sections of the society. JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra “We believe that reservation distribution should be on the basis of justice but for that it is necessary to have a caste census,” Karra told reporters …

Caste data to be tabled in December
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Caste data to be tabled in December

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government is preparing to unveil the findings of its ongoing caste census during the upcoming monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, likely to be held in the second week of December. The Bihar government tabled its findings in the Legislative Assembly in October 2023, leading to legislative action to increase reservations from 50 per cent to 65 …

Bihar assembly winter session: LoP Tejashwi asks Minister Nitish govt to raise reservation quota to 85 per cent
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bihar assembly winter session: LoP Tejashwi asks Minister Nitish govt to raise reservation quota to 85 per cent

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly, has called on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government to introduce new laws providing 85% reservation quotas for deprived castes and economically weaker sections. Speaking in the assembly on Tuesday, after Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav rejected the opposition’s adjournment motion, the RJD leader proposed that a committee be set …

Rajnath Asks Rahul Gandhi to Specify Quota for Every Community After Caste Census
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rajnath Asks Rahul Gandhi to Specify Quota for Every Community After Caste Census

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Union minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday addressed a meeting of Hindi speaking people at a hotel in Mumbai. The senior BJP leader also questioned the logic behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s promise of caste census. Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi’s demand for caste census, the senior BJP leader said that Mr. Gandhi has been repeatedly saying that he …

Rajnath Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi for caste census promise, says Cong misleads people
2 months ago

Rajnath Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi for caste census promise, says Cong misleads people

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi: Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi for promising of caste census if Congress is voted to power, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday accused the party of misleading people and wondered why it did not carry out the exercise when the grand old party ruled the country. According to the social welfare ministry, there were around 1200 Scheduled Castes, over …

Maharashtra polls: Rahul Gandhi takes on Modi, RSS; reaffirms caste census
2 months ago

Maharashtra polls: Rahul Gandhi takes on Modi, RSS; reaffirms caste census

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his campaign in Maharashtra, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, from Nagpur on Wednesday, once again reaffirming his commitment to caste census. He then raised questions about RSS’s financial resources, and asked, “From where does the RSS get money to maintain its extensive facilities and run institutions like Shishu Mandirs and Eklavya Vidyalayas …

Congress Leader Calls for Nationwide Caste Census to Uncover Deepest Layers of Discrimination
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2 months ago

Congress Leader Calls for Nationwide Caste Census to Uncover Deepest Layers of Discrimination

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advocates for a national caste census in India, highlighting the deep-rooted caste-based discrimination affecting people's lives, careers, and faith in the nation. He argues that caste discrimination exists in every corner of India and must be revealed and addressed to foster inclusive governance. Gandhi also emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the census process, …

Rahul Gandhi’s meet in Hyderabad on November 5 to set stage for caste survey in Telangana
2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s meet in Hyderabad on November 5 to set stage for caste survey in Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: On the eve of launching a survey on caste composition in the state, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will hold extensive consultations with various stakeholders — including party functionaries, intellectuals, student unions and caste-based organisations — in Hyderabad on Tuesday. In a show of priority for the caste census, Rahul is set to attend this …

Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi Promises Comprehensive Caste Census in Telangana, Aims to Make State a Model for the Country
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2 months ago

Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi Promises Comprehensive Caste Census in Telangana, Aims to Make State a Model for the Country

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has expressed his full commitment to ensuring a caste census in Telangana and making the state a model for caste census in the country. He also asserted that caste discrimination in India was unique and probably among the worst in the world and will demolish artificial barriers of 50 per cent reservations in the country.

Revanth: Caste census is a poll promise, not a political agenda
2 months, 1 week ago

Revanth: Caste census is a poll promise, not a political agenda

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has claimed that the Congress government's decision to conduct a caste census in Telangana was a poll promise given by Rahul Gandhi. He also praised the party's commitment to implementing the party policy and providing 50,000 job appointments in 10 months despite facing opposition from the opposition.

Tejashwi Yadav Promises 200 Units of Free Electricity if RJD Forms Government in Bihar | ABP News
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav Promises 200 Units of Free Electricity if RJD Forms Government in Bihar | ABP News

ABP News  

In a recent announcement, Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, pledged that if his party forms the government in Bihar, they will provide 200 units of free electricity to households. Yadav made this commitment during a public address, outlining it as a major initiative of the RJD’s policy agenda aimed at alleviating the financial burden on residents …

Tejashwi Yadav to hit the ground to get party workers’ feedback
4 months 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 …

BJP Faces Dilemma Over RSS-endorsed Caste Census
4 months ago

BJP Faces Dilemma Over RSS-endorsed Caste Census

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP seems to be caught in a dilemma after the RSS gave a green signal to a nationwide caste census, an issue that is being raised by the Congress time and again. While the BJP is maintaining a stoic silence after the RSS indicated that the caste census “could be carried out for the betterment of the …

Will force BJP, RSS leaders to conduct caste census: Lalu Prasad Yadav
4 months ago

Will force BJP, RSS leaders to conduct caste census: Lalu Prasad Yadav

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said that the Opposition will force Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to conduct a caste census. Taking to X on Tuesday, Mr. Prasad said, “We will work up the BJP and the RSS and get them to do the caste census. On September 1, RJD organised a statewide dharna demanding …

Lalu Yadav on caste census: ‘Will hold RSS, BJP by ear, make them do sit-ups’
4 months ago

Lalu Yadav on caste census: ‘Will hold RSS, BJP by ear, make them do sit-ups’

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday declared that the opposition would compel the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological fountainhead, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, to conduct a caste census. Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav holds a mic while RJD Chief Lalu Prasad addresses party workers during 28th foundation of Rashtriya Janata Dal, at the party office …

Tejashwi dares Nitish to clear stand on quota
4 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi dares Nitish to clear stand on quota

New Indian Express  

PATNA: RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Sunday challenged Janata Dal leaders to clarify their stance on inclusion of reservation in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution. Addressing workers of the party while taking part in day-long sit-in agitation, Tejashwi said that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s JD should tell people whether they are …

Nitish strong at Centre, can easily get caste census done: Tejashwi
4 months, 1 week ago

Nitish strong at Centre, can easily get caste census done: Tejashwi

The Hindu  

The Rashtriya Janata Dal, led by its leader Tejashwi Yadav, staged protests across Bihar demanding a nationwide caste census and inclusion of 65% reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in Schedule 9 of the Constitution. Mr. Yadav said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is playing an important role at the Centre but is not taking …

Oppn, NDA ally ask Parl’s OBC panel to discuss caste census
4 months, 1 week ago

Oppn, NDA ally ask Parl’s OBC panel to discuss caste census

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties and National Democratic Alliance member Janata Dal have asked the parliamentary committee on welfare of other backward classes to discuss the caste census, people aware of the matter said on Thursday, marking a major push for a contentious issue that was a central narratives in the recently concluded general elections. According to functionaries cited above, the 30-member panel …

'India's order has come': Rahul Gandhi on caste census after survey shows rising support
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'India's order has come': Rahul Gandhi on caste census after survey shows rising support

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday threw down the gauntlet to the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, asserting that no power can halt the caste census after a survey suggested that 74% of the population was in its favour. Referring to India Today's ‘Mood of The Nation’ survey, Gandhi added, “Hindustan's order has come - Soon 90% of Indians will support …

'Maine Miss India Ki List Nikaali...': Rahul Gandhi's '90%' Assertion On Pageant Amid Caste Census Push — WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Maine Miss India Ki List Nikaali...': Rahul Gandhi's '90%' Assertion On Pageant Amid Caste Census Push — WATCH

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi emphasised the need for a nationwide "caste census" on Saturday, stating that 90 per cent of the population is excluded from the system, and this measure is necessary for their interest. During his address at the "Samvidhan Samman Sammelan," which was held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Gandhi stressed that for the Congress, the "caste census" is …

‘90% people sitting out of system’: Rahul Gandhi's fresh caste census demand
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘90% people sitting out of system’: Rahul Gandhi's fresh caste census demand

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reiterated the demand for a caste census, claiming that 90 per cent of India's population is not a part of the system. Addressing the ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the former Congress chief said,"Ninety per cent of people are sitting outside the system, they have skills and knowledge …

Read why Yogendra 'Salim' Yadav’s defence of caste census is flawed
5 months ago

Read why Yogendra 'Salim' Yadav’s defence of caste census is flawed

Op India  

Of late, the Congress party has been claiming that it has found the panacea for all issues, problems and challenges posed against India – conducting a nationwide caste census. Now, the Congress party has deputed one of their most vocal political voice, Yogendra ‘Salim’ Yadav to defend its agenda of caste census. In the fifth point, Yogendra Yadav said that …

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Caste Aspersions’: Here’s The Congress Strategy Behind Halwa Ceremony Bitter Note
5 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Caste Aspersions’: Here’s The Congress Strategy Behind Halwa Ceremony Bitter Note

News 18  

The Congress has struck a bitter note in the halwa ceremony before the Budget presentation, with Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi raising the issue of caste of the officers seen with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Senior Congress leader and Rahul Gandhi’s mother Sonia Gandhi hit out at the BJP saying: “It is clear that the government has no intention whatsoever to …

PM Narendra Modi endorses Anurag Thakur's caste census speech: ‘Exposed INDI Alliance’
5 months, 1 week ago

PM Narendra Modi endorses Anurag Thakur's caste census speech: ‘Exposed INDI Alliance’

Hindustan Times  

Ex-Union minister Anurag Thakur's Lok Sabha speech on caste census was endorsed by prime minister Narendra Modi, who praised his fellow BJP MP for ‘exposing’ the opposition INDIA bloc through a ‘perfect mix of facts and humour.’ BJP lawmaker Anurag Thakur speaking in the Lok Sabha. The PM's endorsement came after the Congress, which leads the opposition alliance, objected to …

If RJD comes to power in Bihar, they will divert all reservations to Muslims: Vinod Tawde
5 months, 3 weeks 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 caste census: 'PM Modi to take appropriate decision', says Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar caste census: 'PM Modi to take appropriate decision', says Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

India TV News  

Bihar caste census: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today dubbed the Congress and I.N.D.I.A bloc anti-reservation and claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party had supported a caste survey exercise in the eastern state. Speaking to media in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take an appropriate decision. The Prime Minister will decide in this regard”, Choudhary …

Bhujbal demands country wide caste census
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhujbal demands country wide caste census

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior Maharashtra OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday demanded caste based census. Mr. Bhujbal said he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this regard as the caste based census will reveal the exact percentage of OBC, SCs and STs. The senior NCP leader said that since Narendra Modi has again become the Prime Minister, he is going to demand …

‘Good opportunity to…’: Tejashwi Yadav on Nitish Kumar emerging as kingmaker
7 months ago

‘Good opportunity to…’: Tejashwi Yadav on Nitish Kumar emerging as kingmaker

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said the greater bargaining power of Nitish Kumar is a good opportunity to ensure special status for Bihar and a caste-based census in the country. Whichever government comes, the kingmaker should ensure that Bihar gets special status, the 75 per cent reservation we gave, that should be brought under Schedule 9, and …

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar slams RJD's Tejaswi Yadav for taking credit for providing jobs
8 months, 1 week ago

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar slams RJD's Tejaswi Yadav for taking credit for providing jobs

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday slammed Rashtriya Janta Dal leader and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav for taking credit for providing employment while sharing power with him between August 2022 and January 2024. Kumar highlighted the collective efforts made by the coalition governent between BJP and Janata Dal to ensure development in all fields since 2005 and said, …

Interview: Hindus most affected by unemployment, says Tejashwi Yadav
8 months, 1 week ago

Interview: Hindus most affected by unemployment, says Tejashwi Yadav

Hindustan Times  

One of the key campaigners for the INDIA alliance is Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav. In a conversation before his day of campaigning, Yadav told HT’s Sunetra Choudhury that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party are nervous, and voters are tired of unfulfilled promises. Edited excerpts: Rashtriya Janata Dal …

Rahul Gandhi calls caste census his life mission and Congress’ first task
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi calls caste census his life mission and Congress’ first task

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the caste census his “life mission” and said that it will be the first task his party will take up if elected to power. He also hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the wealth redistribution controversy saying that they are in “panic mode” after reading the …

Ajit Pawar faction supports caste-based census
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar faction supports caste-based census

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In stark contrast to its ally BJP’s stand, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls, has supported the demand for a caste-based census. While doing so, party chief Ajit Pawar made it clear that he has “not left his ideologies” after joining hands with the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Last year, …

RJD manifesto for Lok Sabha elections: 7 key promises made by Tejashwi Yadav
8 months, 3 weeks ago

RJD manifesto for Lok Sabha elections: 7 key promises made by Tejashwi Yadav

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar deputy chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav released the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha election on Saturday. Tejashwi Yadav releases RJD's manifesto for Lok Sabha election “One thing is clear that our only goal is to develop Bihar…Whatever we can do, we have put it in front of you with a pledge. Here is …

Tejashwi Yadav releases RJD's manifesto, promises airports in 5 Bihar cities, ₹1 lakh per year to 'sisters'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav releases RJD's manifesto, promises airports in 5 Bihar cities, ₹1 lakh per year to 'sisters'

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav released Rashtriya Janata Dal's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday morning, promising new five airports in the state. Releasing ‘Parivartan Patra’, RJD founder Lalu Yadav's son and political heir also promised ₹1 lakh per year to “sisters” from poor families on Raksha Bandhan. RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief …

Nitish Kumar slams Lalu Yadav for dynastic politics, asks how many will contest
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar slams Lalu Yadav for dynastic politics, asks how many will contest

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday launched a sharp attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal founder Lalu Prasad Yadav over dynastic politics over the party fielding his two daughters for the Lok Sabha elections apart from his two MLA sons. Kumar’s swipe was directed at Lalu Prasad Yadav, who first became Bihar chief minister in 1990. He backed his …

Tejashwi Yadav questions BJP over dynastic politics ahead of Modi rally
9 months ago

Tejashwi Yadav questions BJP over dynastic politics ahead of Modi rally

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first election rally in Bihar at Jamui on Thursday, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party over dynastic politics. Yadav said Arun Bharti, BJP-led National Democratic Alliance candidate from Jamui, is the brother-in-law-of Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan and son of former legislator Jyoti. The BJP has attacked RJD …

Leading Outreach Drive Ahead Of LS Polls, Tejashwi Says RJD Stands For ‘MY, BAAP’
10 months ago

Leading Outreach Drive Ahead Of LS Polls, Tejashwi Says RJD Stands For ‘MY, BAAP’

ABP News  

RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday quipped that his party is not just for M-Y, referring to Muslims and Yadavs, but also for the backwards, women and poor. #WATCH | Bihar: At the 'Jan Vishwas Rally' in Patna, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "Some people say ours is a party of MY-Muslim and Yadav. …

Explain reasons for delay in Cabinet expansion, Tejashwi asks Nitish
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Explain reasons for delay in Cabinet expansion, Tejashwi asks Nitish

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday raised questions over the delay in Cabinet expansion in Bihar. Mr. Yadav, while taking out his second phase of Jan Vishwas Yatra, said it had been almost one month of the formation of the new government but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had not yet expanded his Cabinet. …

Tejashwi expands RJD’s Muslim-Yadav focus, says it will now be BAAP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tejashwi expands RJD’s Muslim-Yadav focus, says it will now be BAAP

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday gave a new, inclusive slogan for his party as he embarked on his 10-day Jan Vishwas Yatra during which he would travel across 38 districts of Bihar. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav addressing a public meeting in Bhar on Tuesday “Some people say RJD is MY party. Yadav’s outreach campaign ahead of …

Tejashwi Yadav Begins 10-Day ‘Jan Vishwas Yatra’ in Bihar, Says RJD is the Party of ‘MY-BAAP’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav Begins 10-Day ‘Jan Vishwas Yatra’ in Bihar, Says RJD is the Party of ‘MY-BAAP’

News 18  

To win the trust of people of Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav kick-started his ‘Jan Vishwas Yatra’ from Muzaffarpur on Tuesday. Before launching the yatra, former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav slammed CM Nitish Kumar. Terming RJD a party of ‘MY-BAAP’ and not just MY, Yadav explained the meaning of BAAP — B for Bahujan, A for Agraa, …

Rahul harps on caste census again as yatra resumes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul harps on caste census again as yatra resumes

Hindustan Times  

Laying stress on social justice, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi once again raised the issue of caste census during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra as it resumed from Anand Bhavan in Prayagraj on Sunday. India's Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi waves to his supporters from atop a vehicle during the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' roadshow Prayagraj on February 18, 2024. Former Congress …

Watch: With smile on face, Nitish Kumar meets Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi at Bihar Assembly
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Tejashwi Yadav’s political adviser Sanjay Yadav gets Rajya Sabha ticket
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Tejashwi Yadav-Nitish Kumar war of words erupts amid Bihar floor test
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav-Nitish Kumar war of words erupts amid Bihar floor test

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Speaking in the Bihar assembly before the floor test on Monday, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav threw down the gauntlet to chief minister Nitish Kumar, saying he will stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP in the state. Yadav also took potshots at Kumar for switching to the BJP-led NDA from the INDIA bloc, saying the Janata Dal founder took oath …

Tejashwi Yadav to Nitish Kumar during trust vote: 'Your nephew will stop PM Modi in Bihar'
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

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