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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 Hindu

Nitish Kumar talks of ‘friendship’ with BJP leaders, slams last UPA government

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, says his "friendship" with BJP leaders will remain as long as he's alive. He slammed the previous Congress-led govt. at Centre for not "hearing" his voice. His comments not welcomed by either his former or current allies

The Hindu

Bihar: Controversy over ex-MP Anand Mohan's invite to Nitish Kumar

PATNA: Former MP Anand Mohan’s reported invite to CM Nitish Kumar to unveil the statue of his father late Ram Bahadur Singh, a freedom fighter, at his native village in Saharsa triggered fresh war of words between the two ruling Grand Alliance partners—the RJD and the JD(U)—on Tuesday.

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Bihar caste survey | Upper castes will play the role of kingmaker, says Anand Mohan

Asked about both leaders not conducting the caste survey in the previous 30 years despite being in power in the State, Mr. Mohan said, “Are the politicians saints? Don’t you think that they will look after their own interests? Politicians will always look after their own interests.”

The Hindu

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspects site of Anisabad-AIIMS elevated four-lane road project

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday inspected the site of proposed Anisabad-Phulwari Sharif- AIIMS elevated four-lane road project and asked the road construction department (RCD) officials to begin construction work of the elevated road by preparing its detailed project report (DPR) by coming December.

The Times of India

Kushwaha submits memorandum to Bihar Governor demanding review of caste survey report

A memorandum was submitted to Governor Rajendra Arlekar seeking a review of the report.

The Hindu

Caste survey: Pappu’s prescription, ‘Bihar needs to have three Dy CMs’

Pappu Yadav, a five-time MP, demands three Deputy CMs to ensure adequate representation of all communities in Bihar. He urges govt. to take stern legal action against those playing politics in the name of caste. CM Nitish Kumar to table caste survey report in State assembly and decide future course…

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Nitish Kumar to table caste survey report in Bihar Assembly

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced he would table the report on the recently released caste-based survey in the both Houses of the State Assembly in the upcoming winter session.

The Hindu

Bihar: "Will discuss data of caste survey during assembly session," says CM Nitish Kumar

Amid the political uproar over the caste census in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that the data of the caste survey will be discussed after the commencement of the Assembly Session. Read further on dynamitev news;

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Caste survey report Nitish Kumar’s final attempt, says Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor claims Nitish Kumar's caste survey is final attempt at political survival, says if JD(U) wins 5 seats he'll apologize. Opposition leaders criticize survey, BJP claims it's fake, SBSP calls it a bundle of lies. Kishor says Nitish and Tejashwi control government and have taken everyone's share.

The Hindu

22 drown while taking bath during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar; CM announces ₹4 lakh compensation

22 drown in rivers/ponds in Bihar in 24 hrs during the jivitputrika festival; CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for kin. 5 in Bhojpur, 4 in Jehanabad, 3 each in Patna and Rohtas, 2 each in Darbhanga and Nawada, 1 each in Kaimur, Madhepura and Aurangabad.

The Hindu

'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

22 people drown during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar; CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakh compensation

PATNA: Twenty-two people drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds in separate incidents in Bihar, according to officials on Sunday.

The Times of India

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…

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Restore mandi system in Bihar, says BKU leader Tikait; threatens to launch agitation

Rakesh Tikait said the schemes being run for farmers were not implemented properly.

The Hindu

JD(U) MLA abuses journalists in Patna

MLA Gopal Mandal caught on camera with revolver in hospital, abuses journalists when asked why. BJP slams Nitish Kumar's "naya Bihar" where MLAs flaunt guns and use filthy language. JD(U) Minister Shravan Kumar condemns MLA's behavior, says it should be avoided in political and public life.

The Hindu

BJP will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats from Bihar in 2024, form the Bihar Government alone in 2025: Nadda

The BJP will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats from Bihar next year, and will also form the government alone in the State’s Assembly election in 2025, party president J.P. Nadda said

The Hindu

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Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Nitish government over caste survey, says it has ‘fake data’

Prasad alleged that survey was an attempt to fragment or decrease the EBC numbers or to limit those castes which are anti Lalu and anti-Nitish.

The Hindu

The impact of the Bihar caste survey | Explained

Bihar govt. publishes caste survey report, showing EBCs & OBCs make up 63% of population. Report likely to increase reservation quota & revive 'mandal vs kamandal' politics. Ruling coalition parties say they will review welfare schemes for poor & marginalised sections.

The Hindu

With Bihar caste survey, Nitish Kumar has set the national agenda, says JD(U) chief

The Bihar government will soon release the socio-economic profile of the caste groups too

The Hindu

Chirag Paswan questions Bihar caste census data

Paswan said the problem particularly affects many smaller caste groups

The Hindu

Caste census offers a self-propagating campaign for the Opposition

Opposition has been handed a self-propagating campaign to fuel their 2024 election campaign. It provides an agenda that resonates with a significant section of the population, confronts PM Modi's pro-OBC image and reinvents caste-based politics. It puts OBCs at 63%, EBCs at 36%. INDIA bloc to hold rally in Patna…

The Hindu

Bihar CM holds all-party meeting over caste survey report

According to sources, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar informed those at the meeting that “socio-economic profile of castes will be provided to all political parties ahead of upcoming winter session of the State Assembly”.

Dynamite News

Supreme Court to hear pleas against Bihar caste survey matter on October 6

On Monday, the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar released findings of its much-awaited caste survey months ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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