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'Double-engine govt for?… Bihar prey to corruption': Tejashwi Yadav hits out at BJP

"RJD never kneeled before BJP...": Tejashwi Yadav on RJD's 28th foundation day

Tejashwi Yadav emphasized RJD's uncompromised stance against BJP on their 28th foundation day, July 5, 1997. He noted a 9% RJD increase and 6% NDA decrease in Lok Sabha vote share, with RJD winning 4 seats and 9 for their alliance. Critiquing Janata Dal (U)'s power greed, he praised Mahagathbandhan's 75% reservation hike, supporting Bihar's weak and deprived.

Bihar bridge collapses: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi shrugs off incidents; says 'It's monsoon time'

On recent incidents of bridge collapses in Bihar, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said, "It is monsoon time. There has been an abnormal amount of rain, which is the reason behind the collapse of bridges. But, the CM of the state is very sensitive towards the investigation... He did a meeting yesterday and has given strict instructions that strict action should be taken against any kind of negligence..."

JD(U) names Sanjay Jha working president, seeks special category status or package for Bihar

The JD(U) appointed Sanjay Jha, its Rajya Sabha member, as working president during a national executive meeting on Saturday. Neeraj Kumar, a senior leader of the party, highlighted that JD(U) reiterated its demand for special category status for Bihar at the meeting. Alternatively, they suggested the Centre could consider a special package. The party also emphasized the need for stringent action against those involved in exam paper leaks and advocated for robust legislation to prevent such incidents in the future.

Ashwini Kumar Choubey presses for BJP CM in Bihar

Reacting to Choubey's comment, JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Jha said that there is no confusion over leadership in Bihar. "NDA in Bihar means Nitish Kumar. There is no confusion over this," Jha told media persons in Delhi. Apart from Nitish Kumar, Choubey also raised questions about the state leadership of the BJP.

Patna HC strikes down Bihar's quota hike from 50 to 65%; Tejashwi Yadav targets BJP

Bihar govt to form SITs with orders to shoot criminals carrying illegal arms, minister's remarks spark controversy

The NDA government in Bihar plans to establish Special Investigation Teams (SITs) in each district, allowing them to shoot criminals carrying illegal arms in public. Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal of the BJP made the statement in a viral video clip, allegedly stating that "No criminal will survive now."

JDU MP Devesh Chandra Thakur draws flak from his own party & ally BJP for his anti Muslims & Yadavs remark

Sitamarhi MP Devesh Chandra Thakur's controversial statement that he won't work for Muslims and Yadavs because they didn't vote for him in the Lok Sabha polls has sparked criticism across Bihar. Thakur, who secured victory over RJD candidate Arjun Ray, faced rebuke from within his own JDU party, including senior leaders like Vijay Choudhary and Giridhari Yadav, who termed his remarks shameful and called for their retraction.

Bihar: Speculations rife that Nitish Kumar's son may enter politics

For the past few weeks, there have been murmurs that the 73-year-old leader could agree to "demands from within the party" that Nishant formally join the JD(U), which lacks a second rung leadership that could take over from the supremo once he decides to hang the boots. The speculations intensified on Monday, when Vidyanand Vikal, who is associated with the party and heads the State Food Commission, came out with a social media post.

Nitish brought shame to Bihar when he touched feet of Modi: Prashant Kishor

Kishor said, "There is so much talk about Nitish Kumar playing a key role in Modi's return to power. But how is the Bihar CM leveraging his position? He is not using his clout to ensure benefits for the state. He is touching feet to ensure that he remains in power, with BJP support, even after 2025 assembly polls."

Modi 3.0: Bihar CM Nitish should have talked about special status, caste census, & Agniveer scheme, says Pappu Yadav

Nityanand Rai: BJP's Yadav face in Bihar and Amit Shah's 'jigree dost'

A popular Yadav face, who led the BJP in Bihar in the 2019 Lok Sabha poll-the party won all 17 seats it contested, is also seen as a hardliner in sync with the BJP's ideology. Rai is already the lead face among the second-generation saffron leaders in Bihar.

PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind before staking claim to form government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi before staking claim to form the government for a third consecutive term, He also met senior BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi. He touched the Constitution with his forehead at the Parliament building. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed support at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, with an oath ceremony likely on June 9.

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) sticks to its demand for Special Category Status for Bihar

BJP allies, including JD(U), push for special category status for Bihar at Centre, as per JD(U) supremo and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's long-pending demand.

Bihar BJP's agenda: Fresh faces in Union Cabinet, state unit rejig

BJP in Bihar plans to induct new faces in the Union cabinet, restructuring its organization. Previous ministers denied tickets in 2024 elections, new leaders to maintain caste balance. Possible comebacks for Ravi Shankar Prasad and Rajiv Pratap Rudy. Focus on addressing voter grievances before crucial assembly elections.

Don't scrap, review Agnipath: JDU

Amid NDA's government formation efforts, JDU demanded a review of the Agnipath scheme for Indian armed forces. JDU cited concerns among youth, while also advocating for a caste census at the national level. The party supports BJP's Uniform Civil Code proposal but stresses the need for consultation with all stakeholders. JDU continues to push for special status for Bihar despite being a part of the NDA coalition.

Rahul Gandhi praises Tejashwi Yadav for his "Kamaratod" hard work in Lok Sabha polls

Rahul Gandhi humorously remarked to Tejashwi Yadav, "Aapne Kamaratod Mehnat Ki Hai," as shared by a source present at the gathering with ANI. Tejashwi, who relied on painkillers, a lumbo sacral belt, and a wheelchair for relief, played a crucial role in the INDIA campaign in Bihar. Despite facing physical challenges, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) managed to secure four out of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state, with the highest vote share at 22.14 percent.

Bihar elections: Nitish Kumar-led JDU outperforms BJP

In Bihar, all eyes are on JDU's performance within the NDA alliance. JDU has maintained a lead in 15 seats, outperforming BJP. This is politically significant as JDU excelled in seats with a high Muslim population like Kishanganj, Katihar, and Araria.

400 not paar: The states that have pulled BJP back

The Lok Sabha elections have seen the BJP facing setbacks in various states like Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Gujarat, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi winning with reduced margins. The NDA alliance, including the BJP and Shiv Sena, had a significant drop in seats compared to previous elections. The performance of the BJP has been inconsistent, with clean sweeps in some states and surprising losses in others.

Bihar: BJP workers perform havan in Patna ahead of Lok Sabha Election results

'Modi, Advani are Pakistanis' RJD’s Rabri Devi on BJP’s claims of ‘Jihadis’ helping INDIA Bloc

Lalu Prasad Yadav is a scared and tired person: BJP leader Giriraj Singh

No leader like Nitish Kumar will be born in Bihar: Ex-MLA Anant Singh hails Bihar CM's leadership