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RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari quits party, claims it has no space for loyal workers

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari has resigned from all party posts. He cited humiliation and a lack of space for dedicated workers within the party. Tiwari thanked Lalu Prasad for his past responsibilities as spokesperson. He expressed concerns about elements hollowing out the party like termites.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

BJP chief Nitin Nabin reviews preparations for Bankipur bypoll

BJP president Nitin Nabin reviewed preparations for the Bankipur assembly bypoll. Neeraj Kumar Sinha filed nomination papers as the NDA candidate for the seat. Abhishek Kumar 'Bunty' withdrew his nomination citing family reasons for his decision. The bypoll is scheduled for July 30, with vote counting on August 3. Prashant…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

INDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session: RJD's Sudhakar Singh

The INDIA bloc plans to confront the government on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They will raise concerns about the Ram Mandir donation case and the NEET examination paper leak. Opposition parties also intend to resist alleged BJP efforts to engineer defections and weaken rivals. This strategy aims…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Rift widens in ruling INDIA bloc after Cong nominee's defeat in RS polls: BJP

The BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting led to an NDA-supported independent winning a seat. Accusations of betrayal and being 'sold out' are being exchanged between alliance partners. The BJP alleges the bloc's agenda is 'loot and corruption'.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls: RJD claims all four MLAs voted for INDIA bloc candidate

Reports of cross-voting emerged from Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections. The RJD stated all its four MLAs voted for the INDIA bloc candidate Pranav Jha. Congress alleged betrayal after Pranav Jha's loss. The CPI(ML) Liberation confirmed its MLAs voted as planned. The NDA candidate Parimal Nathwani secured victory, while the INDIA…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Need to think seriously about this "betrayal": Congress' Rajesh Thakur after Pranav Jha's loss in Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand

"We had 26 votes, and we got 21 votes, with one vote invalid. In our alliance, 16 votes were ours, four were from JMM, four were from RJD, and two were from CPI(ML)L. It appears that we may not have received the votes of RJD and CPI(ML)L," Thakur told ANI.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

RJD holds protests against Bihar govt's 'failed' policies, 'rising' crimes, inflation, unemployment

RJD workers demonstrated across Bihar on Wednesday. They protested against the NDA government's policies. Issues like deteriorating law and order, rising unemployment, and inflation were highlighted. Party activists demanded the Chief Minister's resignation. They also accused the government of corruption and alleged crimes against women were increasing.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Parties collected Rs 281 crore, spent Rs 193 crore during Bihar polls: ADR

The report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and five regional parties -- RJD, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), AIMIM and CPI. The report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Pawan Singh, Nishant, Sanjay Mayukh among 9 elected unopposed to Bihar legislative council

Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh and Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar were among nine candidates elected unopposed to the Bihar Legislative Council. The ruling NDA secured eight seats, while the opposition RJD got one. JD(U) leader Lalan Saraf also won unopposed in a by-election. Several grassroots workers and minority representatives also…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

What happened at the INDIA bloc meeting? Pushback against Congress, conciliatory end

The meeting of the INDIA bloc in New Delhi, on Monday, June 8, saw criticism of the Congress from several regional parties, introspection on the alliance’s functioning, and a decision to form a coordination committee and meet once every two months.

Newslaundry · Jun 9