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Seat arithmetic among NDA allies in Bihar needs a relook post JD(U) entry

The re-entry of Janata Dal (United) into the NDA in Bihar changes the dynamics of the BJP-led front, potentially affecting smaller parties' seat allocations in the upcoming general election.

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Karnataka | Ruling and Opposition parties spar over removal of saffron flag

The decision to remove a saffron flag with an image of Lord Hanuman on it hoisted on a flagpole erected on government premises at Keregodu village in Mandya district led to not only tension in the village but also a slugfest between the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP and…

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JD(U) blames Congress for INDIA bloc’s collapse in Bihar, targets Rahul

Janata Dal (United) spokesperson K.C. Tyagi told reporters that a “caucus” within the Congress wanted to capture the INDIA bloc leadership and its president Mallikarjun Kharge’s name was proposed as the chairperson of the grouping as part of the conspiracy.

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Swearing-in at 5 pm today, Nitish to take oath as CM along with deputies Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar left the Governor's House along with MLAs after resigning as Bihar chief minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nitish Kumar reconstitutes JD (U) office-bearers team; K C Tyagi elevated as political advisor

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) President Nitish Kumar on Saturday constituted a new team of the Party's national office-bearers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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With two lakh jobs in 70 days, Bihar ruling alliance bets on a big haul in Lok Sabha poll

The Bihar caste survey and employment generation are emerging as the ruling Rashtriya Janata Dal and Janata Dal (United)-led Mahagathbandhan alliance’s principal poll pitches

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Lok Sabha election | Is it 17:17:05:01 formula among Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan allies?

The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) coalition partners are said to be looking at a 17:17:05:01 formula, wherein RJD) and JD(U) get to contest 17 seats each, the Congress gets five, and CPI(M) one. Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha seats.

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‘Is it someone’ father’s shraddh or son’s wedding?’ asks JD(U) MP on temple ceremony invite

This was Janata Dal (United) MP Kaushalendra Kumar’s response when asked if he got the invitation to attend the Ram Temple inauguration

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GTD criticises State government for failure to provide crop loss relief

Former Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader G.T. Deve Gowda on Wednesday criticised the Congress government in the State for its failure to pay the promised ₹2,000 per farmer as compensation for crop loss.

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JD(U)’s Lalan Singh resigns from party president post, Nitish Kumar to take over

Rajiv Ranjan Singh resigns as Janata Dal (United) president; Nitish Kumar to take over.

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Bihar: JDU President Lalan Singh resignation creates buzz in political circles

In an unexpected move, the Janata Dal-United (JDU) President Lalan Singh has tendered his resignation from his position. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP leader Giriraj Singh claims JD(U) will merge with RJD soon; Lalu and Tejashwi deny

Senior BJP leader from Bihar and Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday claimed that the ruling Janata Dal (United) would soon be merged with coalition partner

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Fissures come to the fore in JD(S) Kerala unit

The Janata Dal (S) [JD(S)] in Kerala appeared to edge closer to a split that might be politically consequential in some measure for the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government.

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Deve Gowda’s claim of Pinarayi backing JD(S)-BJP pact roils Kerala politics

Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] national president H.D. Deve Gowda’s startling claim that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had tacitly backed his move to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) roiled Kerala politics on Friday.

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There is no need to fear Operation Hasta by Congress as no Janata Dal(S) leader is planning to leave party: Revanna

HD Revanna, JD(S) leader, reiterates no need to fear Congress' Operation Hasta in Karnataka. He believes no JD(S) leader will join Congress. He also states no displeasure in BJP-JD(S) alliance and accuses State govt. of mortgaging Karnataka to aid Opposition's political moves.

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H.D. Deve Gowda writes to PM Narendra Modi urging the Centre to file a review petition in Supreme Court on Cauvery water sharing

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on September 25, 2023 urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately intervene in the Cauvery river water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and urged the Centre to file a review petition in the Supreme Court.

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Govt. should not wait for changing drought manual norms: HDK

Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the State government to take measures to mitigate the impact of drought immediately

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All-party meeting on inter-State river water issues, including Cauvery, today

Amid a war of words between the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, the all-party meeting to discuss the inter-State river water issues pertaining to Karnataka will take place on Wednesday.

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Speculations on political defections gain momentum again in Karnataka as BJP MLA meets CM, JD(S) leader meets Dy. CM

Amid trading of barbs between the Congress and the BJP over the speculated desertions from the saffron party, the former Minister and BJP legislator S.T. Somashekar and Janata Dal (Secular) leader Ayanur Manjunath met Congress leaders, raising speculation over their political moves.

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Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon with new Ministers from allies Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress taking oath.

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Stage set in Bengaluru for the second meeting of Opposition party leaders

Bengaluru to host Opposition leaders for 2nd time in 2 months to plan joint fight against BJP in LS polls. 23 parties to attend, incl. Congress, AAP, RLD.

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HDK accuses Congress of promoting ‘transfer business’, ‘hate politics’

The suicide attempt by a KSRTC staffer on his being transferred from Nagamangala in Mandya district has taken a political turn with the former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy seeking the dismissal of Mandya district in charge Minister N. Cheluvayaswamy.

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Congress govt. will soon put State’s finances on ventilator: HDK

Stating that the Congress government will soon “put State’s finances on ventilator”, former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday said that the Governor’s speech pointed out at bleak days ahead for the State.

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Budget session of Karnataka legislature begins today

The ruling Congress and Opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) are set for the first major showdown after the former took over the reins of power in the State as the Budget session gets under way from Monday.

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CM Nitish meets Governor amid talks of Cabinet expansion

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar had a meeting with Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhawan in Patna on June 28.

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