BIHAR POLITICAL CRISIS
BJP's alliance strategy: Where it is gaining and where it is not
The important takeaway is that the BJP could be emerging as a bigger national party by penetrating in pockets where it had little influence of its own. Going forward, it's possible that the BJP chooses to ally with many smaller parties instead of the big ones in states.
Most Indian cities reeling from labour crisis in election season
The second-longest Lok Sabha elections in the history of the nation spanning 44 days have thrown up a slew of handsome and instant earning opportunities for migrant workers back home, from attending election rallies and door-to-door pamphlet distribution to tenting, vehicle business, catering and food supply.
Bihar: The villages trapped between horrors of past and broken promises of future
Laxmanpur-Bathe village, where the soil still whispers the anguish of the 1997 massacre in which 58 Dalits were killed, lies trapped between horrors of its past and broken promises of its future. “No one comes to see us once elections are over.
In West Bengal's Asansol, it's TMC's 'Bihari Babu' vs BJP's 'Sardarji'
The Asansol Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal, known for its mining and industrial belt, faces key issues like reopening closed factories, tackling drinking water scarcity in rural areas, and curbing illegal mining in abandoned collieries. The region, with a significant Hindi-speaking population, will see a contest between TMC's Shatrughan Sinha, BJP's Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia, and CPI(M)'s Jahanara Khan. Sinha, confident of retaining the seat, highlights his commitment to the constituency. Khan criticizes the lack of action by previous MPs on local issues.
Vote for NDA to put an end to 'goonda raj', 'dynasty politics': Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a rally in Bihar's Aurangabad, urging voters to support the NDA to end 'goonda raj' and 'dynasty politics'. He criticized the RJD and highlighted BJP's achievements in UP, emphasizing the need for a third term for PM Modi. Aurangabad will vote on April 19.
NDA, 'Mahagathbandhan' to lock horns: A SWOT analysis of political parties in Bihar
Polling in Bihar will be held in seven phases on April 19, 26, May 7, 13, 20, 25 and June 1, the Election Commission said on Saturday. For long seen as a junior ally flourishing in the reflected glory of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), the BJP has come into its own in Bihar, having outperformed the coalition partner in the assembly as well as parliamentary polls.
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Nitish Kumar swings back to NDA, again
Nitish Kumar has taken the oath as Bihar's chief minister for a record ninth time, following his departure from the grand alliance and INDIA bloc. BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha were appointed as deputy CMs. Other BJP leaders, including Prem Kumar, JDU's Vijay Choudhary, Vijendra Yadav and Shrawan Kumar, Santosh Kumar Suman, and independent legislator Sumit Singh, also took oath.
Nitish Kumar's U-turn: A big blow to INDIA bloc unity in election year
Bihar was a model state for the INDIA bloc, with almost all the non-NDA parties ranged unitedly against the BJP, and it had high hopes of electoral gains from the state.
"Whatever is God's wish, will happen...": Union Minister Ashwini Choubey on Nitish Kumar switchover claims
Amid a political crisis in Bihar, BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Choubey participated in a foundation laying ceremony with CM Nitish Kumar, stating that whatever happens will be according to "God's wish." Nitish Kumar and Choubey laid the foundation for the second phase of development works in Buxar's Brahmpur. Speculations of an alliance breakdown between JD(U) and RJD have surfaced.
Nitish Kumar set to switch sides once again: Here is what we know so far
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is reportedly set to exit the ruling Bihar Mahagathbandhan, consisting of RJD and Congress, and rejoin the BJP-led NDA. The move is attributed to discord within the INDIA bloc, especially with the Congress. Nitish felt sidelined in alliance meetings, prompting concerns. With 45 JD(U) MLAs in the 243-member assembly, the political landscape is in flux, potentially impacting Bihar and Lok Sabha polls.
How caste politics played a spoilsport for Bihar growth while Odisha is surging forward
It is remarkable how unflinching the prime minister's focus has been on inclusive growth and development. His vision and pledge is Viksit Bharat by 2047, and to achieve this objective, he is doing everything within his power to make this a people's movement. In addition to economic policies, the focus is on fostering a culture for growth and development. He has redefined caste with an exclusive focus on women, youth, poor, and farmers.
RJD likely to get lion's share in new Bihar cabinet, Nitish Kumar may retain Home portfolio
Nitish Kumar, who is being commended by opposition parties for joining the "anti-BJP camp", also had a telephonic talk with Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the political situation. According to broader contours of the power sharing formula, the RJD will have the largest number of ministers, in recognition of the fact that it has a higher number of MLAs.
Nitish Kumar vs BJP: Ten points on Bihar's political turbulence
Nitish and Tejashwi have finally staked claim to form the next government. Earlier today, he had submitted his resignation to the Governor and met RJD's Tejashwi Yadav.
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