Bihar BJP slams Lalu, Nitish over land for job scam case “Corruption is the family business of Lalu Prasad,” Mr. Sinha said. The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023
'Carefree' Lalu Prasad enjoys 'launda naach' at his wife’s residence in company of party colleagues PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad grabbed the attention of the masses once again after he was caught on camera enjoying Bihar’s famous folk dance "Launda Naach" in Patna in the company of his minister son and several top party colleagues in what many described it as an attempt to release… The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023
RJD stands alone in demand for sending women’s reservation bill to House panel RJD’S Manoj K. Jha asserted that more than a joyous welcome of the legislation that could pave way for more representation for the women, the narrative is about the government being anti-OBC. The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023
How INDIA selected 14 anchors to boycott: Review of anchors’ social media, hate on debates In the run-up to the opposition INDIA alliance’s blacklisting of 14 TV news anchors last week, almost all the members of the 26-party bloc’s coordination committee narrowed down on names of “partisan” anchors ahead of a joint discussion. Newslaundry · Sep 18, 2023
Bihar Education Minister stirs row, compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar caused controversy by comparing Hindu scripture Ramcharitmanas to potassium cyanide. Opposition BJP slammed him, while ruling coalition distanced themselves. Chandra Shekhar had made similar statements in the past, which caused embarrassment to the coalition. The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023
Opposition attacks BJP over G-20 celebrations Opp. leaders criticize BJP for holding “celebrations” & felicitating PM Modi on a day when terrorists killed security personnel in J&K. Congress held presser & observed 2-min silence in memory of martyrs. BSP, TMC, CPI, RJD & BSP leaders slammed BJP for its hypocrisy. The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023
40% sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% serious criminal cases: ADR 40% of sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% have serious criminal cases, 7% are billionaires and average assets per MP is ₹38.33 crs. 23 (79%) out of 29 MPs from Kerala, 41 (73%) out of 56 MPs from Bihar, 37 (57%) out of 65 MPs from Maharashtra, 13 (54%) out… The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023
Eye on Lok Sabha polls, RJD, JD(U) hold parallel meetings in Patna RJD, JD(U) hold parallel meetings to prepare for LS polls; Tejashwi, Nitish take feedback from ground level. Both parties aim to strengthen orgs, discuss seat-sharing in INDIA bloc meeting. Opposition leader Sinha doubts resolution of seat-sharing issue. The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
Amid row over Sanatan Dharma, RJD chief Lalu Prasad goes on temple hopping PATNA: While Tamil Nadu sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial remarks about Sanatan Dharma continues generating much political heat across the country, RJD chief Lalu Prasad has suddenly gone on frequent temple hopping these days, triggering speculations as to if that is aimed at wooing the Hindu voters through "soft Hindutva"… The Times of India · Sep 10, 2023
LJD to seek Cabinet berth in govt., to merge with RJD in Oct. LJD to seek Cabinet berth in LDF govt, to merge with RJD in Oct. Meeting acknowledges people's verdict in Puthuppally byelection, condemns Modi govt's majoritarian politics. LDF urged to evaluate failure & take corrective steps. M.V. Shreyams Kumar, LJD State president, presided over meeting. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Bihar RJD chief Jagdanand Singh’s ‘tikka’ comment stirs row Jagdanand Singh said, “Demolishing mosques or constructing temples would not benefit anyone.” The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
RSS chief should tell government to hold caste census: RJD leader Manoj Jha RJD leader Manoj Jha urges RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to tell government to agree for caste census, following Bhagwat's support for reservation The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Complaint filed against Udhayanidhi Stalin in Muzaffarpur court for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments calling for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma has triggered a political row. The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023
Mumbai: Congress state working president Naseem Khan welcomes Lalu, Tejasvi, Akhilesh to INDIA meet MUMBAI: Working President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee and former minister Arif Naseem Khan, while welcoming RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son and Bihar deputy chief minister Tejasvi Yadav and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to INDIA alliance meet in Mumbai, has asked them to think about the welfare… The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023
Dynamite News · Sep 1, 2023 Ex-Bihar MP Prabhunath Singh gets life imprisonment in 1995 double murder case Supreme Court has sentenced RJD leader and former MP Prabhunath Singh to life imprisonment in double murder case of 1995. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023 RJD MP Manoj Jha says DU cancelled his lecture planned for Sept 4 RJD MP Manoj Jha alleges his lecture at Delhi University has been cancelled due to "unavoidable circumstances". He demands a probe into the issue and questions why he can't address teachers of his own university. He also said he will write to PM Modi and Education Minister.
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 I’ve caught hold throat of Narendra Modi, will remove him: Lalu Prasad The Opposition coalition’s third meeting will be held in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1, following the first two meetings held in Patna and Bengaluru in June and July respectively.
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 RJD accuses Centre of attempting to block caste survey in Bihar On PMO’s directions, there is an attempt to block the caste survey which is almost complete in Bihar.
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 Gujarat court summons Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in defamation case Ahmedabad court summons Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in defamation case over his alleged remark that "only Gujaratis can be thugs". Complainant Haresh Mehta claims the statement defamed Gujarat community and humiliated people of the State. Inquiry found sufficient grounds to summon Yadav on September 22.
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 I have no personal desire to hold any post in INDIA, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Amid buzz in political circles was that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might be appointed as INDIA convener at its Mumbai meeting on August 31 and September 1, he said that he had no “personal desire” to hold any post in the Opposition alliance. The Opposition BJP in Bihar took…
The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023 BJP feeling threatened due to INDIA’s unity, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said BJP threatened by Opposition unity; INDIA to meet in Mumbai to discuss strategy; Tejashwi Prasad Yadav attacked PM Modi for selling public assets to private companies; RJD's Jha accused PMO of being guilty in caste-based survey.
The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023 Prashant Kishor taunts Kanhaiya Kumar Prashant Kishor taunts Kanhaiya Kumar's appointment as NSUI in-charge; Shakeel Ahmad Khan slams him. Kishor questions Congress' presence in Bihar, Khan says those not standing with them are supporting govedrnment. Kanhaiya Kumar given big responsibility due to his calibre and talent. Kishor declined Sonia Gandhi's offer to join Congress last…
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Lalu sidesteps question on Nitish Kumar becoming INDIA convener Ahead of the third meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in Mumbai, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad said that anybody could become the alliance’s convener when asked about appointing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the post.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Eye on EBC votes, BJP nominates Hari Sahni as LoP in Bihar Legislative Council BJP nominates Hari Sahni, an EBC leader, as LoP in Bihar Legislative Council. Move seen as attempt to woo EBCs, who constitute 30% of electorate, and send message to smaller parties. Samrat Choudhary, OBC leader, appointed state party president in March 2023. BJP wants to show it has own base…
Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2023 "Humanity should take precedence over...," RJD's Manoj Jha on Azad's remark 'Hinduism existed before Islam' Reacting to former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s remark that Hinduism existed before Islam, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha on Thursday said that humanity should take precedence over all other considerations. Read further on Dynamite news: