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Bihar Dy CM Tejashwi Yadav asked to appear before ED on Jan 5 in Land-For-Jobs case

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday issued a fresh summons to Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in a railway land-for-jobs scam case, asking him to appear before it on January 5. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 23, 2023

Land-for-jobs case: Fresh ED summons to Tejashwi Yadav, asked to appear on Jan 5

ED summons Tejashwi Yadav in railway land-for-jobs scam case; Lalu Prasad Yadav to depose on Dec 27.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

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”.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

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Mamata Banerjee proposes Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as prime ministerial face of INDIA bloc

“Mallikarjun Kharge can be India’s first Dalit Prime Minister,” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was quoted by a senior Opposition leader as saying at the fourth meeting of INDIA bloc.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

‘Not a medal for Modi, but badge of honour for us’: RJD’s Manoj Jha on unprecedented suspensions

After 14 suspensions last week, as many as 78 other Opposition MPs were suspended in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Monday amid disruptions. The Opposition has been demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the security breach on December 13, , when two youngsters jumped…

Newslaundry · Dec 19, 2023

As Nitish gets ready for Varanasi rally, BJP calls him ‘fused bulb’; JD(U) says BJP is ‘jittery’

Nitish Kumar's proposed public meeting in Varanasi stirs war of words between BJP and JD(U). BJP's Sushil Modi challenges Kumar to contest against PM Modi from Varanasi. JD(U) leader Jama Khan says BJP jittery over Kumar's visit.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

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…

The Times of India · Dec 8, 2023

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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…

The Times of India · Nov 28, 2023

Clarify your stand on special category status to Bihar: Tejashwi asks Centre

Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav asks Centre to clarify stand on special category status for Bihar; CM Nitish Kumar had earlier demanded it for greater development; BJP leader Sushil Modi calls it a "political stunt". #Bihar #SpecialStatus #Development

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Scuffle between RJD and BJP MLAs in Bihar Assembly

BJP-RJD MLAs scuffle in Bihar Assembly over sweets; BJP protests CM Nitish Kumar.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Tejashwi Yadav asks Amit Shah to explain his logic for opposing Bihar’s caste-based survey report

Tejashwi Yadav asked Amit Shah to provide logical reasons for questioning Bihar govt's caste-based survey report. He said it was based on scientific data and BJP's objections were based on assumptions.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Bihar Congress chief responds with sarcasm to Nitish Kumar’s statement on the INDIA bloc

Bihar Congress chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh remarks that CM Nitish Kumar's desire to remove PM Modi in a day or two is not possible due to Lok Sabha election schedule. Singh also said that Nitish Kumar and RJD chief will benefit from Congress' victory in five State Assembly elections. Singh's…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Amit Shah calls caste-based survey report an eyewash, accuses Lalu and Nitish of Muslim appeasement

Attacking the Opposition INDIA alliance, of which both JD(U) and RJD are key members, Mr. Shah alleged that the only agenda of the bloc is to oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

JD(U) chief terms BJP the Badka Jhootha Party

Mr. Singh reminded people that the Prime Minister had promised to provide two crore jobs every year to the youth of the country and to deposit ₹15 lakh to the account of every Indian.

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2023

Amit Shah talking about caste census only under pressure: Bihar's ruling Grand Alliance

PATNA: A day after Union home minister Amit Shah said the BJP was never opposed to the idea of a caste census, the governing Grand Alliance in Bihar questioned the "authenticity" of his claim saying the former was saying all these since the caste census has now become a national…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

No irregularities in teacher recruitment: Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar, who will himself hand appointment letters to thousands of candidates at a grand ceremony in Patna, also accused detractors of acting upon “instructions from above”.

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The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Government's achievements are not of your parties: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to Ministers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 1 voiced disapproval of members of his Cabinet using achievements of the government to bolster the image of their respective parties. The leader of the seven-party Mahagathbandhan made the remarks at a function, in which he unveiled electricity projects worth nearly ₹14,000 crore…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

After caste-based survey report, Nitish focuses on employment with mega event to issue job letters to 1.22 lakh teachers

With unemployment widely considered the biggest poll issue in Bihar, the Nitish Kumar-led government hopes to convey that it is serious about creating job opportunities within the State

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2023

'Aapko jo man kare kijiye,' CM Nitish Kumar tells Anand Mohan in Bihar's Saharsa

PATNA: Amid prevailing differences between Anand Mohan and the RJD over "Thakur" row, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday reached former’s native village in Bihar's Saharsa to unveil statue of his grandfather late Ram Bahadur Singh and his uncle late Paramanand Singh Brahmchari, both freedom fighters, adding a fresh twist…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Lalu Prasad running Congress, should be sent back to jail, claims BJP-led Opposition

Opposition BJP attacks Lalu Prasad for running Congress in Bihar from jail. RJD, JDU defend him, citing age. BJP says fight is against RJD. Leaders urge court to take suo motu cognisance of Prasad's remarks

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Row over RJD MLA’s statement that Goddess Durga is imaginary

RJD MLA's comment on Goddess Durga triggers controversy in Bihar. Opposition BJP condemns statement, calling it minority appeasement. Union Minister Giriraj Singh says CM Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad testing Hindus' tolerance. Nityanand Rai slams Bihar government, alleging those against Sanatan Dharma have blessings of Nitish and Tejashwi.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

INDIA leader to be chosen at opportune time: Lalu Prasad

The former Chief Minister said that the winds that originate in Bihar will spread over the entire country

Newslaundry · Oct 21, 2023

He’s now Bihar’s longest serving CM, but can Nitish handle future political challenges?

Even as he enters a delicately poised phase for his future and legacy in politics, JDU leader Nitish Kumar this week became Bihar’s longest serving chief minister when he completed 17 years and 53 days in office. The duration of his tenure now exceeds the record previously held by Shri…

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