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At Jan Vishwas Maharally, RJD chief Lalu Prasad makes startling remark that ‘PM Narendra Modi is not a Hindu’

The public meeting was the first joint rally of Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) after the Janata Dal (United) led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar snapped ties with the RJD and joined hands with the BJP to form a government in the State.

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I’ve come to the NDA and will remain here: Nitish response to Lalu comment on open doors

A day after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad caused a flutter by saying “doors were always open for Nitish Kumar”, the Bihar Chief Minister on February 17 downplayed the issue, but said he “maintained good relations with allies as well as opponents”.

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Will see if he comes back…doors are always open: Lalu on Nitish

Lalu Prasad says doors are open for Nitish Kumar despite their recent political fallout.

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The political triad of the east

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls will determine the future of Mamata Banerjee, Lalu Prasad, and Nitish Kumar

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar caved under pressure; don’t need his support: Rahul Gandhi

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: At the Purnia rally in Bihar, Congress leaders would seek to pick up the threads for the opposition bloc INDIA which has been tattered with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s exit.

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Tejashwi Yadav questioned at ED office in connection with probe into 'land-for-jobs' scam

‘Land for jobs’ scam: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav arrived at the ED office here for questioning in connection with the agency’s money laundering probe into the alleged land-for-jobs scam, officials said

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On Bihar results day, the constant is Nitish: Why the maximiser shapes every verdict

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Land-for-Job scam case | RJD chief Lalu Prasad appears before ED for questioning

Bihar News: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav appears before ED for questioning. The Enforcement Directorate is questioning Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad in the land-for-job scam case

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar has murdered the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also predicts that JD(U) would be finished by the end of 2024, says the ‘real game’ has just begun

The Hindu

INDIA bloc united in flaying Nitish Kumar

Bihar political crisis: Congress compares Nitish Kumar to a "chameleon" for betraying the alliance, says people of Bihar won't forgive him.

The Hindu

BJP weighs its options in Bihar; MLAs to meet on January 28

BJP wants to move very very cautiously this time in Bihar with Nitish Kumar in view of his previous track record of sudden turnarounds; BJP sources said an agreement between BJP and JD(U) had been reached for two Deputy Chief Ministers from BJP quota

The Hindu

Political outfits in crisis mode amid CM Nitish Kumar’s likely return to NDA fold

Nitish Kumar oath: Top JD(U) leaders rush to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's residence amid indications of reverting to BJP-led NDA, while party maintains alliance with Mahagathbandhan.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar may skip Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra; likely to join hands with NDA again

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar likely to exit ruling mahagathbandhan and return to BJP-led NDA, causing political turmoil.

The Hindu

Lalu-Tejashwi call on Nitish amid buzz over change of guard in Bihar

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav meet Bihar CM Nitish Kumar amid speculation of a change in leadership.

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Hemant Soren wants to anoint wife for CM post before going to jail, claims Babulal Marandi

The ED on last Saturday issued seventh summons to Mr. Soren for questioning in connection with an alleged land scam case.

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CBI, ED have been asked to remain hyperactive against Opposition till Ram temple inauguration, alleges RJD

RJD alleges Centre asked ED, CBI & I-T to be "hyperactive" against opposition leaders till Ram temple inauguration; BJP denies.

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Amid political churn in Bihar, Assembly Speaker calls on Lalu

RJD President Lalu Prasad meets Bihar Assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary amid political churn in the State.

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JD(U) leader Lalan Singh says he will sue media outfits that tarnished his image

Former JD-U president Lalan Singh vows to sue media outlets for reports of alleged rebellion against Nitish Kumar.

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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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ED summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav in land-for-job scam case

RJD leaders in Patna refused to comment on the summons saying the matter is in “court” but said “Mr. Prasad and his family members are being harassed with such cases and summons over political reasons”.

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Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad and his family offer prayers at Tirumala

RJD president and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad, accompanied by his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and other family members, offered prayers at the temple of Lord Venkateswara

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Lalu Prasad's associate hits back at BJP over protest on 'Bihar DNA' issue

PATNA: Hours after the BJP took to the streets in Patna to protest the alleged "Bihar DNA" remark made by newly appointed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) headed by Lalu Prasad on Friday hit back at the former, charging it with starting the "DNA debate" in…

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Row over school holidays: Lalu's RJD alleges BJP doesn't want poor children to study

PATNA: Hours after the BJP attacked the Grand Alliance government over "curtailment in Hindu holidays" in the state-runs schools, the RJD headed by Lalu Prasad hit back at the former saying the saffron camp was raising this issue since it doesn’t want the children of the poor to study and…

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If I lose to RJD candidate, will quit electoral politics: Union Minister Nityanand Rai’s challenge to Lalu Prasad

.Union Minister Nityanand Rai challenges RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to field family member against him. If he loses, he will retire from electoral politics. Yadav had accused Rai of ignoring capable leaders in his party. Rai claims Yadav pressured him to join RJD, and alleges corruption, nepotism and illegal…

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Bihar BJP attempts to outreach Yadav voters; inducts 21,000 yaduvanshis as partymen

BJP inducts 21,000 Yaduvanshis in Bihar to dent RJD's vote bank. Senior BJP leaders, incl. State President Samrat Choudhary & MoS Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, present. Yadavs comprise 14.26% of population & RJD's Lalu Prasad ruled for 15 yrs with Muslim-Yadav voter combo. BJP has been reaching out to Yadavs…

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