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Allies happy, Modi tallest leader: BJP in pep talk to cadre
The BJP is holding state-level review meetings to assess its Lok Sabha seat losses, with a central leader supervising and inspiring party members. The party aims to reassure workers that the fewer seats are due to external factors and that the party will perform well in the future. Topics discussed include the opposition's 'lies' on the Constitution, foreign powers involved, Congress's growth on allies' strength, PM Modi's popularity, and NDA's firm partnership with the BJP.
Rupauli bypoll results: Who is independent candidate Shankar Singh who beat JD(U)'s Kaladhar Prasad Mandal?
Shankar Singh, an independent candidate and former Bihar MLA, is leading in the Rupauli bypoll election against the ruling Janata Dal (United). Singh, known for being the commander of the North Bihar Liberation Army, has a slim lead of over 1700 votes over JD(U)'s Kaladhar Prasad Mandal.
Special status demand triggers political slugfest in Bihar
The ruling NDA and opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar clashed over the demand for special status ahead of the Parliament's budget session. The Centre cited the 14th Finance Commission for not granting special status, sparking criticism from the opposition. The BJP and JD(U) alliance faced backlash from the Congress and RJD for allegedly neglecting Bihar's development needs.
Ex-IAS officer Manish Verma is JDU national general secretary
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar appoints Manish Verma as JDU general secretary. Verma, an Odisha cadre IAS officer, known for his work on 'Saat Nischay' programme, could be a potential successor to Kumar.
JD(U) will push for special status, package for Bihar: Nitish's close aide
Manish Kumar Verma, a key aide of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, emphasized JD(U)'s demand for special status for the state. He highlighted support for Kumar's leadership in upcoming polls and hinted at potential changes within the party.
Ex-IAS officer Manish Verma joins JD(U)
Former IAS officer Manish Verma, a close aide of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, recently joined JD(U), having previously served as Additional Advisor to the CM, and was inducted into the party in the presence of top leaders. Hailing from Kumar's home district Nalanda and belonging to the Kurmi community, Verma's loyalty to the CM and strong ties with other JD(U) leaders are notable. His past roles include district magistrate in Patna and Purnea, as well as membership in the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority.
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Government using two crutches of TDP, JD(U): Opposition
Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address, Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee said the recent Lok Sabha elections had ushered in a change in the country which now has "an unstable government and a strong opposition".
Parliament should pass law on reservations to exceed 50% cap: Congress
The Congress Party called for a law enabling reservation quotas to exceed the 50% cap, aligning with JD(U)'s demand to include Bihar's increased quotas in the Constitution's 9th Schedule. This follows a Patna High Court ruling striking down Bihar's attempt to raise quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs to 65%.
Sanjay Jha is JDU working president, expected to boost NDA coordination
In pursuit of Bihar's development, I, as JDU's working president, advocate for special category status and reservation rights for marginalized communities. Our strategic resolutions and planned legal actions aim to secure a better future for Bihar, strengthening our collaboration with the BJP for the upcoming polls.
Will Nitish Kumar walk the talk on special status for Bihar: Jairam Ramesh
Congress queries Bihar CM's action on special category status. TDP's silence on Andhra Pradesh's status questioned. JD(U) demands special package for Bihar, highlighting key issues of price rise and unemployment. NDA urged to probe paper leak cases for a comprehensive resolution.
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.
JDU national executive to discuss current political situation
JDU is holding its national executive meeting in New Delhi following the Lok Sabha election results. The meeting comes amid a demand from a section of the BJP in Bihar for the party to field its chief ministerial candidate in the next assembly elections. JDU and BJP leaders have dismissed claims of mistrust between the two parties.
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.
PM Modi meets JD(U) MPs, lauds Nitish Kumar's leadership of Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership of the state as he met the MPs of Janata Dal (United). "Had a great meeting with JD(U) MPs. Our parties have a long history of working together and fighting poor governance, corruption and criminalisation in Bihar. The leadership of Nitish Kumar Ji has taken Bihar on the path of development. We will keep working together for good governance," he said on X.
JDU's Lalan Singh rejects opposition claim of constitution in danger, says they want to stop constitutional bodies action
Amid opposition claims that the country's constitution is in danger, JD(U) leader Lalan Singh dismissed the accusations, stating that the opposition seeks government intervention to impede constitutional bodies from taking action against wrongdoers. Prime Minister Modi criticized the emergency period of June 25, 1975, emphasizing the importance of upholding democracy.
Third Eye: Party offices shift, yoga struggles, and RaGa's farewell
The electoral meltdown of BJD, AIADMK, and YSRCP has led to the risk of losing their party offices in Parliament House. TDP and JDU, with their BJP allies, qualify for prime office slots. Top Maharashtra politicians participated in the International Yoga Day event in Mumbai, but faced difficulties in basic postures. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sent a goodbye letter to the people of Wayanad, praising his sister Priyanka Gandhi's victory and expressing confidence in her performance as MP.
Case filed against JD(U) MP who vowed not to oblige people from communities which voted for rivals
A complaint was filed against JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur in Bihar's Muzaffarpur for his remarks about not obliging certain communities who voted for his rivals in the Lok Sabha poll, with the case scheduled for hearing on July 2. Thakur's comments have drawn criticism from RJD and mixed responses from JD(U)-BJP leaders, sparking a debate on caste prejudice and community division in politics.
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.
Yadavs, Muslims must not expect me to be of any help: JD(U) MP
Sitamarhi MP Devesh Chandra Thakur, a newly elected member of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), faced controversy for remarks about 'Muslims and Yadavs' not supporting the BJP-led NDA.
Meghwal hopeful about UCC implementation
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal expressed hope for implementing the Uniform Civil Code, citing states like Goa and Uttarakhand. BJP manifesto includes UCC. JDU seeks consensus on UCC implementation.
JD-U will support candidate nominated by BJP for post of LS Speaker: KC Tyagi
JDU and TDP in NDA to back BJP's Speaker nominee. Tyagi avoids NEET-UG issue. Kharge alleges fraud, Pradhan denies. Tyagi urges water crisis solution. Discussions on budget, parliament. 18th Lok Sabha starts June 24, Rajya Sabha June 27.
Need to balance regional, national goals: NDA allies
BJP allies N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar praised PM Modi at the NDA meeting. They emphased the need to balance regional aspirations with national objectives. The atmosphere was jovial, with leaders like H D Kumaraswamy and Eknath Shinde expressing support for Modi's leadership. Modi received accolades from allies like Chirag Paswan and Pawan Kalyan, with Naidu and Kumar stressing the importance of holistic development for all.
Decades-old NDA a natural alliance: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised at the first NDA parliamentary party meeting of the 18th Lok Sabha that the alliance's longevity of over three decades is due to its organic nature focused on nation-building, highlighting the importance of consensus over majority, good governance, and collaboration among partners for the country's growth, while also taking jibes at the Opposition over the EVM controversy during the elections.
JD(U) comes up with 'Tiger Zinda Hai' poster in Patna hailing Nitish Kumar
JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar's pivotal role in the NDA government formation sees party workers in Patna showcasing a large poster with 'Tiger Zinda Hai' alongside his image, highlighting his influence on NDA's Lok Sabha performance in Bihar. Despite JD(U) and BJP both winning 12 seats, Kumar's leadership is crucial for the BJP-led government. Colourful banners and posters celebrating Kumar's success adorn various locations in the city, reflecting the party's high morale post-election.
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.
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.
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