Nitish Kumar switches sides yet again, takes oath as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for ninth time; Two BJP Deputy CMs and six NDA Ministers also sworn in The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024
JD(U) blames Congress for INDIA bloc’s collapse in Bihar, targets Rahul Janata Dal (United) spokesperson K.C. Tyagi told reporters that a “caucus” within the Congress wanted to capture the INDIA bloc leadership and its president Mallikarjun Kharge’s name was proposed as the chairperson of the grouping as part of the conspiracy. The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024
"Expected Nitish Kumar would fight BJP at very end": Congress' Jairam Ramesh Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday that parties in the INDIA bloc had expected that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would fight the BJP and its ideology till the very end. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 28, 2024
Bihar Turmoil: CM Nitish Kumar edged out of RJD's full-page ad, only features Tejashwi Amid growing speculations around Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's next big political move, his partner in the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan', RJD, on Sunday put out a full-page advertisement in leading newspapers in the state, edging out the JD (U) supremo and projecting Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav. Dynamite News · Jan 28, 2024
RJD exudes confidence, leaders say ‘game is not over yet’ in Bihar RJD legislators authorize Lalu Prasad Yadav to make final decision amid speculation of JD(U) forming government with BJP. The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024
Nitish Kumar may skip Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra; likely to join hands with NDA again Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar likely to exit ruling mahagathbandhan and return to BJP-led NDA, causing political turmoil. The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024
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 · Jan 20, 2024
Seat-sharing talks with INDIA partners at an advanced stage, says Congress Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has reached out to leaders of the INDIA bloc for better coordination, and seat-sharing talks The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
JD(U) aims to regain its glory in Jharkhand The Janata Dal-United (JD-U), Bihar’s ruling party led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is foraying into neighbouring Jharkhand, where it lost ground after 2005. The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
Lok Sabha election | Is it 17:17:05:01 formula among Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan allies? The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) coalition partners are said to be looking at a 17:17:05:01 formula, wherein RJD) and JD(U) get to contest 17 seats each, the Congress gets five, and CPI(M) one. Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha seats. The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
Chirag Paswan anticipates a ‘respectable’ number of seats in the NDA Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas president Chirag Paswan expressed the hope that his faction will secure a “respectable” number of seats from the BJP in the NDA The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
Bihar BJP plans mega public meetings featuring top party leadership ahead of General Election Bihar BJP plans 10 public meetings in Bihar to be addressed by PM Modi and other top leaders ahead of the General Election in 2024. The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024
INDIA bloc’s plans of joint political programme will hinge on how soon the parties work out seat-sharing INDIA partners plan joint programmes for 2024 Lok Sabha election, with seat-sharing talks & potential Convenor to steer alliance. The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023
BJP says ‘Just the start of the game,’ as Lalan quits as JD(U) president JD(U) national president resigns, replaced by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; BJP awaits next act in political drama. The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023 JD(U) chief Lalan Singh accuses BJP of setting narrative of his resignation JD(U) national president Lalan Singh accuses BJP of setting narrative of his removal from top post, ahead of JD(U) national executive meeting.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 JD(U) releases first list of five candidates for Madhya Pradesh Failing to clinch a seat-sharing deal with the Congress for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, the Janata Dal (United) released its first list of five candidates for the poll.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Bihar politicians take pot-shots at PM, CM in Dussehra video war JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar posted a video depicting PM Modi as Ravan, CM Nitish Kumar as a time-bomb, in response to BJP State President's video of CM as Kumbhakaran. BJP accused JD(U) of having Al-Qaeda mentality, while Neeraj Kumar said BJP follows RSS.
The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023 Doubts, hope over caste survey in Nitish’s hometown as Bihar govt. begins public outreach RJD, JD(U) plan mass mobilisation in Bihar ahead of LS polls, using caste survey results. Kalyanbigha residents sceptical, but hopeful of CM's track record. JD(U) holds 'Karpoori pe Charcha' and 'Bhim Sansad' to discuss survey findings. BJP claims survey is "exaggerated, fake, faulty". Political analyst says survey to revive caste…
The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023 'Regional parties have got stronger after challenges': Bihar finance minister Vijay Choudhary PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s close aide and finance minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Sunday took a dig at BJP chief JP Nadda for his remark over regional parties saying the more the BJP leaders speak against them, the more they will get stronger.
The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023 Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks Muslims to be alert of those forces who want to divide people PATNA: Days after the release of the Bihar caste survey’s figures, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday held a long meeting with Muslim leaders of JD(U) at his official residence here and assured the members of minority community that his government would continue to work for their betterment, welfare and…
The Hindu · Sep 11, 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 · Aug 6, 2023 Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) launches three drives in Bihar to draw Dalit, Muslim, EBC votes in 2024 Lok Sabha poll JD(U) in Bihar launches 3 campaigns to garner support from Muslims, EBCs, and Dalits ahead of 2024 LS polls. CM Nitish Kumar will monitor campaigns: 'Bhaichara Yatra' (Muslims), 'Karpoori Charcha' (EBCs), and 'Bheem Samvad' (Dalits). Opp. parties criticize strategy, BJP calls it a "last-ditch attempt" at survival.
The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023 CM Nitish meets Governor amid talks of Cabinet expansion Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar had a meeting with Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhawan in Patna on June 28.
The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023 Jitan Ram Manjhi’s HAM(S) meeting in Patna postponed to June 19 The crucial executive committee meeting of Jitan Ram Manjhi-led Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM-Secular) that was supposed to take place in Patna on June 18 has been postponed.
The Hindu · May 26, 2023 BJP hits outs out at JD(U) for boycotting inauguration of new Parliament building In light of Opposition parties boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building in New Delhi on May 28, BJP lawmakers in Bihar on May 26 hit out at Janata Dal(U) supremo and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, pointing out how he had not given “due respect” to the Governor while…