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MLC polls in 4 states: NDA victorious in 16, Congress draws blank; Samajwadi Party bags 5 seats in Uttar Pradesh including 2 in Varanasi

Results were declared in all but one seat - Nagpur Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra which is heading for a nail-biting finish involving BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale and Congress' sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari.

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Jan Suraaj opens account in Bihar MLC polls, defeats Congress heavyweight in Darbhanga

Jan Suraaj Party gained its first seat in the Bihar Legislative Council elections with candidate Suresh Prasad Rai's victory. BJP and JD(U) also achieved wins in various constituencies, including Tirhut Teachers and Kosi Graduates. The election saw a significant turnout of 82.85 percent for teachers and 53.42 percent for graduates.…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

MLC polls: Counting begins in four states, BJP-led alliances face rebel challenges

Counting of votes began for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The results will reveal the organisational strength of political parties and their alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and Samajwadi Party face off in 11 seats, while in Bihar, overlapping candidates create a competitive…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

MLC polls: JD(U)'s Anant Singh raises eyebrows by accompanying Jan Suraaj candidate for nomination

JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh revolted against his own party while accompanying Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh during the filing of nomination papers for the Bihar legislative council elections. He made his intent to ensure the defeat of JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Patna…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

JD(U) won't oppose UCC if provisions are okay: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary stated the JD(U) will study the Uniform Civil Code Bill. The party will not oppose the legislation without valid reasons for objection. Senior JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak had previously voiced strong opposition to the Uniform Civil Code. Chaudhary clarified that the party will…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Prashant Kishor mocks JD(U)'s renaming bid, claims party being run by 'appointees of Amit Shah'

Prashant Kishor derided the JD(U) party's potential renaming, calling it irrelevant. He stated Union Home Minister Amit Shah controls the JD(U) to serve the BJP's interests. Kishor also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for its indifference towards Bihar's floods. He alleged Gujarat's interests take precedence over Bihar's development projects.…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha flags Bihar's water concerns, opposes renewal of Ganga water treaty with B'desh

JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the Centre not to renew the Ganga water treaty. He alleged Bihar's water share has been stolen for three decades. The treaty signed in 1996 governs dry-season water flows at Farakka Barrage. Bangladesh receives 1,500 cumecs while Bihar gets only 400 cumecs. Jha linked…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

JD(U) opposes renewal of Ganga treaty with Bangladesh, cites Bihar's interests

Bihar's JD(U) party opposes renewing the Ganga water treaty with Bangladesh. The party states the agreement conflicts with the state's current interests. Former chief minister Nitish Kumar also previously spoke against the treaty. Concerns of Bihar's people must be considered if the treaty is renewed. A yatra will now engage…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

31-member joint panel formed to examine FCRA Amendment Bill; BJP’s Sanjay Jaiswal named chairperson

A 31-member joint parliamentary committee will examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal chairs the panel, which includes members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition parties had previously protested the bill, alleging it targeted minorities and NGOs. The government rejected these claims and challenged…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

JD(U) reposes trust in Nitish, calls Nishant its future

Bihar's JD(U) lauded Nitish Kumar for a smooth power transition, now seeing its future in his son, Nishant. The party ratified Kumar's re-election as national president and authorized him to manage party assets. Nishant, the 44-year-old Health Minister, is being hailed as the party's future for decades to come, signaling…

The Economic Times · Jun 21