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Sushil Kumar Modi: A dignified voice in the combative world of Bihar politics

In late January this year, when Bihar was gearing up for another round of political realignment, there was the usual media chatter about the formation of a new government. As reporters rushed to a feeble-looking Sushil Kumar Modi for some clues, he was as measured as usual – finding the…

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"Sushil Modi's demise personal loss; served as inspiration to youth": LJP chief Chirag Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) National President Chirag Paswan expressed sorrow over Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi's demise on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament proceedings | Opposition raises breach of federal principles in Rajya Sabha

Opposition and treasury benches clash in Rajya Sabha over unemployment, federal principles, and communal divisions, during the debate on motion of thanks to President’s address to the joint session of Parliament.

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Swearing-in at 5 pm today, Nitish to take oath as CM along with deputies Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar left the Governor's House along with MLAs after resigning as Bihar chief minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: RJD asks Nitish Kumar to resolve 'confusion' over ties with Mahagathbandhan

Amid the uncertainty in the political corridors of Bihar over the possible alliance of JD(U) and the BJP as speculations are on the rise that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could cross over to the NDA again, RJD MP Manoj Jha has 'requested' CM Kumar to clear the confusion about his…

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Parliament clears Telecommunications Bill, 2023 sans Opposition

Rajya Sabha passes Telecommunications Bill, 2023 amid empty Opposition benches; BJP MP Sushil Modi defends bill's clauses.

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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.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar dismisses speculations triggered by his mention of 'personal friendship' with BJP leaders

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on October 21 rubbished speculations that his recent utterances were an attempt to mend fences with the BJP and put pressure on his current allies Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress.

The Hindu

JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate

JD(U) leaders project Nitish Kumar as PM candidate for 2024. Bihar CM asked to strengthen party to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats. Election strategist Prashant Kishor predicts JD(U) won't win 5 LS seats in 2024, says Kumar's role in INDIA alliance will diminish.

The Hindu

Row over reduction in school holidays in Bihar

Bihar schools debate reducing holidays to comply with RTE Act; BJP calls it anti-Hindu. Education Dept. issues circular to reduce festive holidays from 23 to 11 days. After protests, govt. withdraws notification & issues fresh letter to ensure minimum classes as per rules.

The Hindu

Reducing festival holidays for schools triggers row in Bihar; BJP calls move ‘anti-Hindu’

The Bihar Education Department’s move to reduce the festival holidays from 23 to 11 during September-December in government schools citing the Right to Education Act (RTE) has triggered a controversy. Twelve such holidays have been cancelled and the change has been implemented for the remaining days of 2023. ‘’Tomorrow it…

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Bihar: BJP leader dies allegedly after police lathicharge during opposition protest in Patna

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday alleged that a leader of the party died after sustaining injuires during police lathi-charge as party workers were marching to the Bihar Assembly during a massive protest against the Nitish Kumar-led government in the state today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How Centre plans to move ahead on Uniform Civil Code in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for the implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a BJP function in the Madhya Pradesh capital of Bhopal on June 27, the Centre’s timing for introducing the bill in Parliament is being conjectured.

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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”.

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Next move on UCC after Law Commission report, Ministry officials tell House panel

Officials from the Law Ministry are awaiting the 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with their process on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), authoritative sources told The Hindu. Read more here

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MPs on Standing Committee given 2018 Law Commission report that says UCC is ‘not necessary or desirable’

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sushil Modi has called a meeting on July 3 to begin deliberations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). It has circulated the 2018 consultation paper of the 21st Law Commission on the subject to its…

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Uniform Civil Code | Congress to hold back from reacting to PM Modi’s ‘dog whistle’

The party quoted the 21st Law Commission which had declared that the UCC is “neither necessary nor desirable”.

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Kapil Sibal on PM Modi's initiative for UCC: Asks, "On what issues does he want uniformity"

The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been a topic of discussion for the past four years, and it has once again come into focus. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage

Couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. The decision could make India the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize the unions.

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Indian gay couples begin legal battle for same-sex marriage

More than four years after India’s top court struck down a colonial-era law that had made homosexuality a criminal offense, it will hear arguments in March on whether to legalize same-sex marriage

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Sushil Modi Urges Centre To Ban Rs. 2,000 Note, Cites 'Illegitimate' Usage

Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Modi on Monday underlined the need for the withdrawal of Rs 2000 currency note in the country, claiming its usage for 'illegitimate activities'. Read on for details:

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Nitish Kumar should resign, has grown indifferent towards EBCs who support PM: Sushil Modi

Sushil Kumar Modi demanded that CM Nitish Kumar take moral responsibility for the “humiliation” of the Extremely Backward Classes

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Nitish Kumar should resign, has grown indifferent towards EBCs who support PM Modi: Sushil Modi

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has grown indifferent towards Extremely Backward Classes who are, by and large, supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leader and former deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi alleged.

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BJP may play tricks; JD(U) on track to become national party: Lalan on Manipur defections

JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan alleged that the BJP did in Manipur what it had "previously attempted in Delhi, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra".

The Times of India

Chorus to project Nitish Kumar as opposition’s PM candidate for 2024 polls grows louder

PATNA: With Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao giving a call for “BJP Mukt Bharat” just a day before his meeting with Mahagathbandhan leaders in Patna on Wednesday, the chorus to project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as the opposition’s prime ministerial candidate for 2024 general election, has grown louder.

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