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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".
Reservation Row: Congress's Jairam Ramesh questions JDU’s silence on caste census and reservation
New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): Speaking on reservation, Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh said that the 50 per cent ceiling is not mentioned in the constitution, but it is in the verdicts of the courts. He said that Congress want caste census to be held country ...
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.
Sanjay Jha appointed JDU's national executive president; thanks Nitish Kumar for 'huge responsibility'
Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Jha has been appointed as the party's national executive president on June 29 while Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will continue to be the national president.Sanjay Jha appointed JDU's nat...
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.
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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.
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.
JD(U) announces candidate for Bihar bypoll
The JD(U) announced Kaladhar Prasad Mandal as its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Rupauli, necessitated by the resignation of MLA Bima Bharti. Mandal, previously an independent challenger to Bharti in 2020, received the endorsement of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Bharti, now with the RJD, hinted at supporting a family member if her new party contests the seat.
NDA Govt: Continuity and experience key players in Team Modi
Allies like the NCP and Shiv Sena-Shinde faction have no representation in the cabinet. Jayant Chaudhary (RLD) and Prataprao Jadhav (Shiv Sena-Shinde) were inducted as ministers of state with independent charge. Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal-S) has been made a minister of state. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Modi and the council of ministers at a glittering ceremony that was attended by heads of state and government of neighbouring countries, chief ministers, captains of industry and Bollywood celebrities.
Bharat Ratna recipient Karpoori Thakur's son Ram Nath becomes central minister
Ram Nath Thakur, a two-time Rajya Sabha MP from JD(U) and son of socialist icon Karpoori Thakur, continues the movement of empowering the underprivileged initiated by prominent leaders like Dr Ram Manohar Lohia and Jai Prakash Narayan.
Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan': Nitish Kumar's close aide becomes central minister
Senior JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan, popularly known as Lalan Singh, recently inducted as a minister in the Nitish Kumar government, has been a key ally. He played a crucial role in forming the JD(U)-RJD alliance in 2022.
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.
Akhilesh Yadav likely to keep Lok Sabha Kannauj seat
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is likely to retain his Lok Sabha seat of Kannauj over his membership of the UP legislative assembly where he represents the Karhal seat of Mainpuri, a senior SP leader has said.
Best way to avoid someone on a flight
No one knows what words Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav exchanged during their Wednesday flight from Patna to Delhi. But assigned a seat behind the Bihar chief minister, the RJD leader was visibly awkward. Especially since unlike other public spaces, removing oneself from an airborne plane, not the biggest of spaces to hide away inside anyway, wasn't an option.
JD(U) call for Agnipath review correct, scheme withdrawal long overdue: Sanjay Singh
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh supports JD(U)'s call for reviewing the Agnipath scheme, criticizing it as a betrayal to Agniveer, Mother India, and the Army. He emphasizes the scheme's negative impact on army training and readiness.
BJP allies push for key positions as Modi prepares for third term; Here's what the demands are
Two days after the Lok Sabha election results, the BJP's allies in the NDA are negotiating for key posts in the new government. With the BJP falling short of a majority, parties like TDP, JDU, Shiv Sena, and LJP-Ram Vilas are crucial for reaching the majority mark. N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar have emerged as kingmakers, pushing for prominent roles as discussions continue ahead of Narendra Modi's third swearing-in ceremony.
Agniveer scheme: NDA ally JD(U) seeks removal of problems in defence program
As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) strategizes for government formation, the JD(U), a crucial party, has voiced its opposition to the Agniveer scheme. Launched in June 2022, the government's defense program aims to rapidly induct personnel in order to lower the age profile across the three services.
No discussion within INDIA bloc yet on reaching out to TDP, JDU: Sharad Pawar
NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar stated that there has been no discussion within the INDIA bloc about reaching out to the TDP or JD(U) to increase the alliance's numbers for government formation. The meeting of INDIA bloc leaders will deliberate on the Lok Sabha poll results and whether to bring on board the Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to form a government.
Turbulence ahead? Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav leave for Delhi on same flight
Following the contested Lok Sabha elections, India's political landscape is heating up, with both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA bloc preparing for crucial meetings in Delhi. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his opponent, Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), departed together to Delhi.
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