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Opposition lost power due to disunity; Congress’ problems need remedying: Amartya Sen

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Noting that the Opposition in India has lost much of its power due to disunity, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said the Congress has many organisational problems that need remedying

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

Former Bihar Congress president Anil Sharma quits party

Anil Sharma quit the party, claiming that it was stuck in a “disastrous” partnership with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Lok Sabha elections | JD(U) releases list of 16 candidates with caste composition

JD(U) releases 16 candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, reflecting impact of caste census on state politics.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

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JD(U) releases candidate list for Bihar; drops two sitting MPs, fields two turncoats

The JD(U), headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Sunday announced candidates for all the 16 Lok Sabha seats it is contesting in the state, dropping two sitting MPs and fielding two turncoats. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 24, 2024

Lok Sabha 2024 | JD(U) releases candidate list for Bihar; OBCs, EBCs get preference

JD(U) releases 16 candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, reflecting impact of caste census on state politics.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

Nitish shortlists JD(U) candidates for 16 seats in Bihar, many of them are sitting MPs

Janata Dal-United, has shortlisted candidates for its 16 constituencies in Bihar based on seat-sharing within the alliance

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024

Bihar Congress chief meets Lalu Prasad amid rumours of RJD beginning seat allocation for Lok Sabha polls

Patna Bihar Congress president meets Lalu Prasad amid rumors of ticket distribution for Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

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RJD-led Mahagatbandhan on the brink with Pappu Yadav’s entry into Congress

RJD-led Mahagatbandhan faces internal turmoil as Pappu Yadav merges party with Congress, stakes claim on Purnia seat.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

BJP MLA claims Nitish Kumar dropped her name from list for Bihar Cabinet expansion

Four-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Aruna Devi has levelled serious charges alleging that her name was dropped as a Minister in the Bihar Cabinet on the behest of Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar.

The Hindu · Mar 20, 2024

BJP leader warns Paras and Kushwaha against joining anti-NDA coalition

Patna BJP leader warns Paras and Kushwaha against joining opposition Mahagathbandhan, emphasizing loyalty to NDA and BJP.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | NDA finalises seat-sharing agreement in Bihar

NDA finalizes seat-sharing agreement for Bihar's 40 Lok Sabha seats with BJP contesting in 17 seats while JD(U) will fight in 16 seats.

The Hindu · Mar 18, 2024

Nitish Kumar distributes portfolios; retains Home, General Administration departments

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allocates portfolios to ministers in NDA government, BJP holds more departments than JD(U).

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

Morning Digest | U.S. probing Gautam Adani, Group over potential bribery; BRS MLC K. Kavitha arrested after ED searches, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 16, 2024

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet; 12 BJP and nine JD(U) Ministers sworn in

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet with JD(U) and BJP Ministers ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

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The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Rabri Devi among four RJD candidates for Bihar Legislative Council poll

RJD announces candidates for Bihar State Legislative Council election, with Rabri Devi among the nominees; Congress left out.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Nitish Kumar seeks Bihar Assembly poll simultaneously with Lok Sabha election, sources say

Lok Sabha election 2024: Seat-sharing talks among members of NDA and INDIA bloc have stalled in Bihar due to various factors, including Nitish Kumar's demand for simultaneous elections.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for state Legislative Council poll; to visit Britain

Bihar Legislative Council election: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar files nomination for re-election to state legislative council, amid NDA leaders' presence.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Polls for 11 Bihar MLC seats scheduled on March 21; Narendra Narayan Yadav elected Deputy Speaker of Assembly

The biennial election for 11 Bihar Legislative Council seats, including that of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi, will take place on March 21.

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The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

RJD urges Election Commission to revert to voting through ballot papers, junk EVMs

RJD in Bihar urges Election Commission to revert to ballot papers for free and fair polls, raising concerns on EVMs.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

All six candidates from Bihar elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

All six Rajya Sabha candidates from Bihar were elected unopposed to the Upper House of Parliament.

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

I’ve come to the NDA and will remain here: Nitish response to Lalu comment on open doors

A day after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad caused a flutter by saying “doors were always open for Nitish Kumar”, the Bihar Chief Minister on February 17 downplayed the issue, but said he “maintained good relations with allies as well as opponents”.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Will see if he comes back…doors are always open: Lalu on Nitish

Lalu Prasad says doors are open for Nitish Kumar despite their recent political fallout.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Tejashwi Yadav will be in driving seat in Bihar: Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on February 16 told Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav that he would be in the driving seat when it comes to Bihar.

The Hindu · Feb 15, 2024

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Leaders often use reporters to convey their thoughts to colleagues, allies, or adversaries without making a public statement

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

JD(U) names former Minister Sanjay Jha as its candidate for Rajya Sabha

Janata Dal (U) names Sanjay Jha, close associate of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, as its candidate for Rajya Sabha election.

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