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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.
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.
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.
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.
NDA fared badly in final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Bihar
In the latest elections in Bihar, the NDA, led by BJP, saw a significant drop in Lok Sabha seats compared to previous years. The coalition, previously strong with ally JD(U) and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, faced challenges without him.
Tejashwi Yadav drops a big hint over INDI govt formation at the Centre after flight with Nitish Kumar to Delhi
In response to reporters at the Delhi airport, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav advised to "wait and watch" regarding the INDI alliance forming a government. His comments came before the INDI alliance meeting and after traveling with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. This reflects the strategic maneuvers both NDA and INDI are undertaking post-election results.
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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.
Despite BJP getting equal number of seats in Bihar, Nitish Kumar to play big role at centre
Before the declaration of the poll results, questions were raised on Nitish Kumar’s “political credibility” as a “vote-catcher” in view of his frequent decisions to change his allies in the state. Besides, he was also politically targeted for his health. JDU’s three MBC faces have won elections, apart from two MBC candidates from the BJP camp. In the NDA, Nitish still remains the most prominent OBC face in the state.
Will Palturam Nitish Kumar play musical chairs once again? Here is a list of his half a dozen U-turns
Nitish Kumar, Janata Dal United (JDU) chief and Bihar Chief Minister, has drawn attention as the opposition INDIA alliance won 233 seats, just 40 short of a majority. Known for his frequent alliance changes, earning him the nickname 'Paltu Kumar,' his shifting loyalties have significantly impacted Bihar and national politics. His future moves ahead of the 2024 elections are keenly watched.
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.
'What is PM Modi doing after election results?': Shyam Rangeela mocks PM over election results
Comedian Shyam Rangeela reacts to BJP and NDA's performance in Lok Sabha elections, targeting PM Modi. Modi leads in Varanasi with 139,139 votes, while Congress's Ajay Rai has 403,382 votes. Rai alleges manipulated exit polls.
Nitish, Naidu to back out from NDA deal and help Rahul's INDIA bloc form govt? Fresh twist emerges
RJD claims that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and TDP's Chandrababu Naidu may join the Opposition coalition, rejecting PM Modi-led NDA due to a shared disdain for vendetta politics. RJD spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha hinted at a major decision by Kumar and highlighted JD(U)’s better-than-expected Lok Sabha performance.
How accurate are exit polls? Here are six times when exit poll predictions proved wrong
Exit Polls Exit polls, often viewed as indicators of election results, can be significantly inaccurate. Notable instances include the 2004 and 2014 Lok Sabha elections, 2017 UP Assembly elections, and the 2015 Bihar and Delhi Assembly elections, where exit polls greatly diverged from actual outcomes. Recent 2023 Chhattisgarh elections also saw BJP's unexpected victory, defying exit poll predictions favoring Congress.
Patna Sahib Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Who is winning Ravi Shankar Prasad or Anshul Avijit? Check details here
Patna Sahib, one of the 40 parliamentary constituencies in Bihar, is set to play a significant role in the Lok Sabha elections, as announced by the Election Commission of India on March 16. Bihar underwent polling across 7 phases. Takhat Sri Patna Sahib, also referred to as Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji, is a revered site for Sikhs and is among the five takhats.
Patliputra Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Ram Kripal Yadav vs Misa Bharti, check who’s winning?
Pataliputra, one of Bihar's 40 parliamentary constituencies, with a population of 16.5 lakh, has 13.1% SC and 0.1% ST. It was formed in 2009, known for the Magadh empire's historical capital and Vishwa Shanti Stupa. Voting took place in Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections.
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.
Bihar Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: NDA to get 22-33 seats, INDIA bloc to settle at 7-10, predicts India Today exit poll
Bihar 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: The exit poll results will be announced at 6:30 pm, right after the final phase of voting concludes in Bihar. For the BJP, this election is crucial as they aim to hold onto five of these key seats, which constitute more than a quarter of their total tally of 17 in the state.
Eight seats in Bihar to go to polls in last phase, 134 candidates in fray
In the final phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, 1.6 crore voters choose amongst 134 candidates in eight seats. Union minister RK Singh will aim for hat-trick in Arrah. In Patna Sahib, Ravi Shankar Prasad seeks second term. in Pataliputra, Misa Bharti seeks third term. Nalanda sees Kaushlendra Kumar aiming for fourth term. JD(U)'s Chandeshwar Prasad Chandravanshi faces off against Surendra Prasad Yadav in Jehanabad.
BJP focuses on caste management as Lok Sabha election enters final phase
The community seems to have developed a distrust for BJP that has not fielded any Kushwaha candidate. This is despite community leader Upendra Kushwaha of Rashtriya Lok Morcha being the NDA candidate from Karakat LS constituency. In fact, according to political observers, Karakat is the root cause of the problems faced by the NDA vis-a-vis Kushwahas.
Nitish not going along well with BJP; Bihar to witness something major: Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav predicts a major event in Bihar post Lok Sabha results, hinting at unrest between CM Nitish Kumar and BJP.
'Has one son whom he can't handle': Rabri Devi hits back at Nitish over 'so many children' jibe
RJD leader Rabri Devi responded to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's criticism about her having nine children, stating that all of them are doing well while Kumar "cannot handle his one son." Devi, campaigning for her daughter Misa Bharti, claimed the BJP-led NDA faces defeat. She criticized PM Narendra Modi's comments about her son Tejashwi Yadav possibly going to jail. Devi also dismissed Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary's remark about RJD leaders fleeing after the elections, mockingly suggesting they would "storm into his house."
In Patliputra, thrice unlucky Lalu Prasad Yadav family seeks to break jinx
The RJD is striving to win Bihar's Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency, a seat they've never secured since its creation in 2008. Lalu Prasad faced a surprising defeat in 2009 by JD(U)'s Ranjan Yadav. Ram Kripal Yadav, who switched to BJP, defeated Lalu's daughter Misa Bharti in 2014 and 2019. Despite three close defeats, Bharti is contesting again, facing criticism for being absent between elections. The BJP, confident with strong local support and national backing, is campaigning heavily.
Bihar: 1.5 crore voters, 86 candidates in fray in 6th phase of Lok Sabha polls
Bihar's parliamentary elections will take place in the sixth and penultimate phase, with 86 candidates contesting eight seats across eight Lok Sabha constituencies. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) is contesting four seats, including Sheohar, which was won by the BJP five years ago. The Congress' choice of a Bhumihar candidate is understood to have been aimed at playing upon the powerful upper caste group's decades-old rivalry with Rajputs.
Bihar Lok Sabha Polls: BJP ally JDU banking on 'Modi magic' as RJD hopes to regain lost ground
In the fifth phase of polls on May 20, all eyes would be on Mithilanchal's two seats -- Madhubani and Sitamarhi -- which share international boundaries with Nepal. While NDA ally JDU banks on "Modi magic" to register its second consecutive victory in Sitamarhi, RJD is struggling hard to keep its support base among Yadavs in Madhubani to regain its lost political ground.
Hajipur Lok Sabha 2024 phase 5: Date, schedule, party-wise candidates and other key details
Chirag Paswan faces challenging electoral battle in Hajipur against uncle Pashupati Paras. Lok Sabha polls on May 20, results on June 4, with six Assembly segments involved.
Getting "full support" from Nitish Kumar: Tejashwi Yadav tells rally in Bihar
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claims 'full support' from 'uncle' Nitish Kumar, a BJP ally, in his fight against the saffron party at a rally in Bihar's Madhubani district.
Munger to test Nitish Kumar's hold on OBCs, especially own caste Kurmi
Opposition RJD has fielded a strong OBC candidate here in Anita Devi, wife of convicted criminal Ashok Mahto. Mahto is a Kurmi and Devi a Dhanuk. Dhanuk and Kurmi are a socio-politically united combination.
Congress, RJD 'slaves of appeasement'; won't allow Dalit, backward reservations to be looted: PM Modi at Saran rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress and RJD as "slaves of appeasement" during a rally in Bihar's Saran. He vowed to protect reservation for Dalits and backward classes, emphasizing his commitment to a developed India by 2047. Modi also mocked the INDIA bloc's leadership, highlighting achievements under his regime. Bihar is crucial in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
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