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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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"Proposal passed to form government with JDU in Bihar": BJP after Nitish Kumar's resignation

After handing over the resignation as Bihar CM, Nitish Kumar is likely to form a government with NDA in Bihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: 79 IPS, 45 BAS officers transferred amid political turmoil

Amid reports that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may rejoin hands with the BJP, the Bihar government has transferred 79 Indian Police Service (IPS) and 45 Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officers in the state. 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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High political turmoil in Bihar; JDU, RJD rift widens; Nitish may return to NDA

Amidst the enthusiasm of Republic Day celebrations in the country, there is a high buzz in Bihar politics. The political rift between Janata Dal(U) and RJD is widening by the day. Read further on dynamite News:

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Former JDU spokesperson Sunil Singh announces resignation from party on Pran Pratishtha day

The Janata Dal-United (JDU) suffered a major blow on Pran Pratishtha day as one of its spokespersons, Sunil Singh, shared his resignation letter from the party on social media on Monday.

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"Normal annual meeting": Nitish Kumar ahead of JD(U)'s crucial huddle in Delhi

After Independence, every government from time to time made big announcements in the interest of farmers, but as told by some farmers, the desired improvement in the farmers' condition could not be fully achieved. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: JDU President Lalan Singh resignation creates buzz in political circles

In an unexpected move, the Janata Dal-United (JDU) President Lalan Singh has tendered his resignation from his position. Read further on Dynamite News:

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He’s now Bihar’s longest serving CM, but can Nitish handle future political challenges?

Even as he enters a delicately poised phase for his future and legacy in politics, JDU leader Nitish Kumar this week became Bihar’s longest serving chief minister when he completed 17 years and 53 days in office. The duration of his tenure now exceeds the record previously held by Shri…

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Bihar: ‘No desire to get involved with BJP again’, clears CM Nitish Kumar

After Nitish's statement in Motihari, there were speculations in the media that JDU is again leaning towards BJP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

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MPs from opposition alliance INDIA arrive in Delhi from Manipur

The MPs of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) arrived at Delhi airport on Sunday from Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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“Shared whatever we experienced”: Oppn delegation meets Manipur Governor, submits memorandum

The visiting delegation of Opposition leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) on Sunday met Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhawan, handing over a memorandum to her. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Peace needs to be restored in Manipur:" Opposition delegation ahead of visit to state

Members of the opposition’s Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance or I.N.D.I.A on Saturday said during their visit to Manipur, they will try to meet members of both the communities hit by violence that had broken out nearly three months ago in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: JD(U) leader Kailash Mahto shot dead in Katihar, probe underway

Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader Kailash Mahto was shot dead in Katihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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JD(U) leader Kailash Mahto shot dead in Bihar, probe underway

anata Dal-United (JDU) leader Kailash Mahto was shot dead in Bihar’s Katihar

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A prison manual, a gangster, and a new alignment? Why Anand Mohan Singh is back in the public eye

On December 5, 1994, an agitated funeral procession in Bihar turned violent. Moving down the Vaishali-Muzaffarpur highway, the procession was led by a few politicians including Anand Mohan Singh, a don turned legislator and the founder of the now defunct Bihar People’s Party. It was carrying the body of Kaushlendra…

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Reading too much or too little? Decoding Nitish’s remarks on Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification

It has been barely a week since the Janata Dal (United) reiterated the key role of the Congress in any viable alliance of opposition parties in national politics. This was in line with what Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar had said at a rally in Haryana last year.

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Bihar: JDU Leader Sunil Kumar Singh Shot Dead In Gaya

District Vice President of Janta Dal (United) (JDU) Sunil Kumar Singh was shot dead late last night in Mufassil police station area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How the caste census will play out in Bihar’s power matrix

As was widely expected, the Supreme Court has refused to entertain pleas challenging the ongoing caste census in Bihar. Besides the question about the merit of the petitions, there was an aspect which didn’t find explicit mention – that such a hearing could be viewed as an intrusion into the…

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Nitish Kumar is fighting a two-pronged battle – in Bihar and at the centre

Even with his studious grasp of political implications across decades, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar cannot afford to miss the significance of the next 12 months in navigating his political trajectory. He’s starting early with the symbolism of a street campaign.

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Anti-BJPism, alliances, Cong ‘revival’: Here’s what will define the run-up year before 2024 big fight

In almost a week, national politics in India will enter the penultimate year before the Lok Sabha polls of 2024. That also means that seen through national prism, 2023 is going to be far less about that year and more about 2024.

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"He Is A Duplicate," JDU Chief Lalan Singh On PM Modi's Caste Status

Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being duplicitous about his caste alleging PM Modi added his caste to the OBC list during his tenure.Read more on Dynamite News:

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Opposition will unite for 2024 elections, affirms Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

A day after five Janata Dal (United) MLAs from Manipur merged with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday wondered if it was "constitutional" and affirmed that the opposition will unite for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Big jolt for Nitish Kumar in Northeast, 5 JD(U) MLAs merge with BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has delivered a big jolt to the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) in the northeast as five out of seven MLAs from Manipur have joined hands with BJP. Read more on Dynamite News:

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