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Heirs, veterans test their might in phase 5 in Bihar

Rohini Acharya, the Singapore-based daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, is the richest candidate in the poll fray.

The Hindu

Nitish Kimar is ‘backing me’ to the hilt: Tejashwi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claims full support from Nitish Kumar in fight against BJP, sparking NDA tensions.

The Hindu

Chirag Paswan crosses swords with Tejashwi over ‘blatant lies’

Chirag Paswan threatens legal action against Tejashwi Yadav over reservation comments, sparking controversy in Bihar politics.

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Chirag Paswan files his nomination from Hajipur, his late father’s stronghold

The battle for Ram Vilas Paswan’s political legacy has raged fiercely since his demise in 2020 between his brother, Pashupati Kumar Paras, and his son, Chirag Paswan.

The Hindu

Pashupati Paras meets Nadda, BJP chief praises his role as ally

Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party leader Pashupati Kumar Paras met BJP president J P Nadda on Tuesday, days after he announced his support to the ruling party in the Lok Sabha polls despite being not offered any seat in Bihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chirag Paswan fields brother-in-law from Jamui Lok Sabha seat

Chirag Paswan announces brother-in-law Arun Bharti as Lok Sabha candidate in Jamui, Bihar, amid political turmoil.

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Chirag Paswan’s party to declare LS poll candidates ‘immediately’ after Holi

Chirag Paswan announces Lok Sabha candidates for Bihar, ready to face challenges from uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras.

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BJP leader warns Paras and Kushwaha against joining anti-NDA coalition

Patna BJP leader warns Paras and Kushwaha against joining opposition Mahagathbandhan, emphasizing loyalty to NDA and BJP.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha Poll 2024: Pashupati Paras quits as Union Minister over seat sharing in Bihar

Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) President Pashupati Kumar Paras announced his resignation from Modi cabinet over seat sharing in Bihar on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras resigns from Union cabinet, cries ‘injustice’ done against him, party

Rashtriya Lokhanshakti Party chief resigns from union cabinet citing injustice over seat distribution in NDA coalition.

The Hindu

RLJP will remain in the NDA despite losing coveted Lok Sabha seat to rival LJP faction headed by Chirag Paswan

The Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party, led by Pashupati Kumar Paras, who is the current Hajipur MP, indicated that it will stay within the NDA

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Chirag Paswan cautions BJP before seat-sharing announcement

Chirag Paswan asserts independence from BJP, vows to prioritize Bihar's needs over political alliances.

The Hindu

INDIA bloc certain to disintegrate in Bihar; good development to follow for NDA: Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras

Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party leader Pashupati Kumar Paras said differences between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav have deepened.

The Hindu

LJP factions battle for Hajipur seat in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Intra-family war of words over Hajipur LS seat intensifies; Chirag Paswan's uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras says if Chirag fields mother, he'll put up someone from family for Jamui seat. BJP trying to broker peace, but both adamant about claiming Hajipur seat.

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Will not abandon Jamui: Chirag Paswan

Chirag Paswan, president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), announced he will seek re-election from Jamui, the Lok Sabha seat he has represented for two terms. He vowed to make Jamui one of the most developed districts in Bihar.

The Hindu

Son the natural heir, say people in Hajipur, as Chirag and Paras fight over Paswan’s legacy

Ram Vilas Paswan’s shadow looms large over the Hajipur parliamentary constituency, one the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) founder won eight times from 1977 to 2019, often registering victories by record margins. People here remember Paswan for bringing several big-ticket projects to their constituency during his stints at the Centre.

The Hindu

Nitish can return to NDA anytime, claims Ramdas Athawale

Interestingly, BJP leaders of Bihar have been constantly saying that the door for Mr. Kumar has been shut forever.

The Hindu

‘Nitish Kumar the reason for both quitting and returning to NDA’

Chirag Paswan returns to NDA, to contest 2024 LS polls. He speaks of reasons for return, electoral prospects in Bihar and battle for CM's chair. He is locked in tussle over Hajipur LS seat with uncle, Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, who heads rival faction.

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Morning Digest | 18-year-old gang-raped in Manipur after women vigilantes hand her over to armed men; as tensions rise, Meiteis forced to leave Mizoram

Morning Digest, July 23, 2023 | 18-year-old gang-raped in Manipur after women vigilantes hand her over to armed men; as tensions rise, Meiteis forced to leave Mizoram

The Hindu

Pashupati Kumar Paras adamant on contesting from Hajipur

The BJP has been trying hard to broker peace between the two LJP factions

The Hindu

Chirag Paswan meets Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda; returns to NDA

Chirag Paswan has emphasised on clarity from the BJP about his share of Lok Sabha and also Assembly seats in Bihar before formalising their alliance.

The Hindu

Ahead of 2024 poll, Chirag Paswan likely to join NDA

Ahead of Lok Sabha election of 2024, Chirag Paswan, the national president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is set to return to NDA, and said that a decision on an alliance with BJP will be announced in the coming days

The Hindu

BJP won’t accept Nitish again at any cost, says Sushil Modi

Bihar BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi on July 3 said his party would not join hands with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar again at any cost “even if he rubs his nose at the BJP’s door”.

The Hindu

Working for nation’s interest, says Nitish after meeting Akhilesh, Mamata to forge Opposition unity

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar on April 24 ramped up efforts to unite the Opposition parties against the BJP in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha election

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RLJP leaders call on governor Phagu Chauhan, seek President's Rule in Bihar

PATNA: A delegation of senior leaders of the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP), led by Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, on Saturday called on Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan at the Raj Bhawan in Patna and submitted a memorandum demanding imposition of President’s Rule in the state in the wake of…

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