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Complaint filed against Udhayanidhi Stalin in Muzaffarpur court for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments calling for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma has triggered a political row.

The Hindu

The BJP’s dilemma in Bihar

The caste survey, initiated by the Nitish Kumar government, has posed a dilemma to the BJP in Bihar

The Hindu

Government bats for simultaneous polls as it is rattled over INDIA bloc: Opposition

Opposition parties say BJP worried by INDIA alliance, ready for early election. Kharge: citizens of India won't be betrayed. Yechury: BJP rattled. Kumar: alert for early LS polls. Nath: need States' approval. Raut: demand fair elections, not 'one nation one poll'. Raja: govt. taking unilateral decision. Bhardwaj: BJP scared of…

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Bihar BJP leaders mock Nitish Kumar’s ‘illusion of becoming PM’

Both leaders claimed that Mr. Kumar’s “illusion of becoming the Prime Minister” was going to shatter.

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Early Lok Sabha polls on cards, says CPI Andhra Pradesh Secretary

Echoing the views of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Communist Party of India Andhra Pradesh secretary K. Ramakrishna has said: ‘‘There are strong indications that the elections to Lok Sabha may be advances to December 2023’‘. Addressing the media here on Wednesday, Mr. Ramakrishna, during his ‘bus yatra‘ from Visakhapatnam…

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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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Morning Digest | India lodges ‘strong protest’ with China over new map; Pragyan rover confirms sulphur at Moon’s south pole, and more

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I’ve caught hold throat of Narendra Modi, will remove him: Lalu Prasad

The Opposition coalition’s third meeting will be held in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1, following the first two meetings held in Patna and Bengaluru in June and July respectively.

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Nitish Kumar predicts early Lok Sabha polls, stresses Opposition unity

Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she was apprehensive that the Lok Sabha elections could be held in December this year, or in January.

The Hindu

'INDIA vs NDA' as both alliances hold parallel meetings on Sep 1 in Mumbai

With the Lok sabha elections scheduled for early next year a direct battle is brewing between the Opposition INDIA alliance and the ruling NDA. On September 1 both alliances will have parallel high level meetings in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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I have no personal desire to hold any post in INDIA, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Amid buzz in political circles was that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might be appointed as INDIA convener at its Mumbai meeting on August 31 and September 1, he said that he had no “personal desire” to hold any post in the Opposition alliance. The Opposition BJP in Bihar took…

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BJP feeling threatened due to INDIA’s unity, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said BJP threatened by Opposition unity; INDIA to meet in Mumbai to discuss strategy; Tejashwi Prasad Yadav attacked PM Modi for selling public assets to private companies; RJD's Jha accused PMO of being guilty in caste-based survey.

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Caste-based survey exercise in Bihar completed, now the data is being compiled: Nitish Kumar

Talking to reporters in Patna, Mr. Kumar said, “The caste-based headcount exercise in the State has been completed. Now the data is being compiled and it will soon be made public”.

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BJP leaders target Nitish Kumar over video of ambulance being ‘stopped’ for his cavalcade

Nitish Kumar's convoy stops ambulance carrying patient in Patna; BJP slams 'VIP culture'. CM Kumar, BJP leaders accuse each other of insensitivity; JD(U) MLC says law will take its course.

The Hindu

JD(U) hits back at Centre over Solicitor General’s intervention in Bihar caste survey case

Janata Dal-United has hit back at the BJP-led Centre, saying “their only objective is to disrupt the caste survey”

The Hindu

Lalu sidesteps question on Nitish Kumar becoming INDIA convener

Ahead of the third meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in Mumbai, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad said that anybody could become the alliance’s convener when asked about appointing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the post.

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Eye on EBC votes, BJP nominates Hari Sahni as LoP in Bihar Legislative Council

BJP nominates Hari Sahni, an EBC leader, as LoP in Bihar Legislative Council. Move seen as attempt to woo EBCs, who constitute 30% of electorate, and send message to smaller parties. Samrat Choudhary, OBC leader, appointed state party president in March 2023. BJP wants to show it has own base…

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Criminals hatched conspiracy in jail to murder Bihar journalist

Two convicts in two different jails conspired to kill Dainik Jagran journalist Vimal Kumar Yadav, who was shot dead on August 18. Four of eight accused have been arrested, two main accused are absconding. BJP leaders blame government for failing law and order, demand CM's resignation.

The Hindu

Journalist shot dead by four people in Bihar

Journalist shot dead in Araria, Bihar; one arrest made. Opposition slams CM Nitish Kumar for alleged deterioration of law and order; CM says incident "unfortunate" & orders strict action. BJP, LJP leaders demand CM's resignation, allege "Jungle Raj" in State.

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Morning Digest | Govt. employees in Manipur transferred to safer districts; No more bulk SIM cards as govt. steps in to curb fraud; and more

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Nitish Kumar’s Delhi visit to Vajpayee’s memorial stirs up BJP leaders

Nitish Kumar served as a minister in Vajpayee’s cabinet and always praised the former PM for his “inclusive politics”, which has become a point of unfavourable comparison with Prime Minister Modi.

The Times of India

We are not enemies: Congress underplays Nitish Kumar paying tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

NEW DELHI: Underplaying Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar paying obeisance at the memorial of former prime minister and senior BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Congress party on Wednesday underplayed its Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partner’s act saying the two parties are not enemies.

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Supreme Court fixes August 18 to hear appeals against Bihar caste survey

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 18 multiple petitions claiming that the Bihar caste-based survey was an attempt by the Nitish Kumar government to “usurp” the Centre’s powers. The Bench said any prohibitory move by the court at this stage would indirectly amount to a stay…

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