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Nitish Kumar to hold all-party meeting on caste census on June 1

BJP, ruling alliance partner of JD(U), too is likely to participate in it

The Hindu

No differences between me and Nitish: R.C.P. Singh

JD(U) leader dismisses speculations about his impending resignation from Modi Cabinet on account of losing his RS perch

The Hindu

JD(U) demands adequate fund from Centre for effective control on e-waste in Bihar

PATNA: JD(U) on Wednesday sought adequate funds from the Centre for effectively controlling the burgeoning volume of electronic waste in Bihar.

The Times of India

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Presidential election: Will Nitish Kumar support BJP-led NDA candidate?

NEW DELHI: The souring relation between NDA partners BJP and JD(U) is likely to have a bearing on the forthcoming presidential election. Moreover, JD(U)’s record of going against the ‘coalition dharma’ in the last two presidential elections makes it uncertain whether the political party will back the NDA candidate.

The Times of India

Bihar's all-party meeting over holding caste-wise census likely to be held on May 27

PATNA: Acting on the CM Nitish Kumar’s directive, the Bihar government has planned to hold an all-party meeting over caste-wise census in the state capital in Patna on May 27.

The Times of India

BJP underplays Nitish's demand for caste census, reposes trust in Bihar CM

NEW DELHI: While Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday once again raked up the need for a caste-based census, BJP has sought to underplay the row which it has triggered. The senior coalition partner of the NDA government in the state has also reiterated its trust in the leadership…

The Times of India

Nitish Kumar renews call for caste census in state; anxious BJP watches from sidelines

In his twin decisions - regarding launching the Bihar caste census and not nominating R.C.P. Singh as Rajya Sabha nominee as yet, Nitish Kumar is trying to chart a course away from the BJP

The Hindu

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Steel Minister R.C.P. Singh's fate hangs in the balance of JD(U)-BJP relations

In 2019, the JD(U) had argued that the party should get proportional and not ‘symbolic’ representation in the NDA Cabinet

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar dodges query about CBI raids on houses of Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday dodged a query about the recent CBI raids on residences of his arch-rival Lalu Prasad and the latter's wife Rabri Devi. The JD(U) leader was replying to queries of journalists about the allegation by the RJD, founded and headed by Prasad, that…

The Times of India

CBI raids on Lalu Prasad’s kin may have political fallout in Bihar

PATNA: The CBI raids at 16 places, including the residence of RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s wife Rabri Devi in Patna, on Friday were ostensibly to find evidence in the alleged land-for-job in the railways scam, but it seemingly has left more of unseen political fallouts than anything else.

The Times of India

Will Bihar CM Nitish Kumar send RCP Singh to Rajya Sabha again?

PATNA: Will Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de-facto leader Nitish Kumar send Union steel minister RCP Singh to the Rajya Sabha for third consecutive term? The million-dollar question is doing the rounds in Bihar political circles these days.

The Times of India

Will Nitish Kumar send Union minister RCP Singh to Rajya Sabha for third term?

PATNA: “Will Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de-facto leader Nitish Kumar send Union steel minister RCP Singh to the Rajya Sabha for third consecutive term?” The million-dollar question is doing the rounds in Bihar’s political circles these days.

The Times of India

Reporters Without Orders Ep 220: Pawan Jaisawal’s death, Bihar child’s encounter with CM

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Tanishka Sodhi and freelance journalist Vishnu Narayan.

Newslaundry

Any decision on RCP Singh's candidature for Rajya Sabha election will be taken by CM Nitish Kumar, says JD(U) chief

PATNA: Suspense continues over the Union steel minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh’s re-nomination to the Rajya Sabha, as JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh on Wednesday said that any decision on the candidature of RCP Singh would be taken by none other than Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.

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Excavation layout of Patna Museum ready

PATNA: As the modernization, renovation and extension work of Patna Museum is in full swing, the officials concerned have made a proper layout for the archaeological excavation of the premises, which will begin soon. The excavation programme was inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar on May 2.

The Hindu

All-party meet soon on caste-based census in Bihar: Nitish

Nitish Kumar said the proposed all-party meeting could have taken place earlier but for "other engagements like elections which kept all busy".

The Times of India

Get me admitted in a private school as quality of education in govt school is not up to the mark: Class-6 boy urges Bihar CM

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar remained amazed for a moment on Saturday when an 11-year old boy urged him with folded hands to get him admitted into a private school because the quality of education in the government school of his village (where he studies) was not up to the…

The Times of India

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar keen to get caste census conducted soon, says Tejashwi Prasad Yadav

PATNA: Leader of opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, met CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday on the caste census issue. Expressing satisfaction after his meeting, Tejashwi said the CM assured him of getting caste census conducted in the state very soon. Tejashwi also said it has to be…

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Is Prashant Kishor facing toughest political challenge in his career?

NEW DELHI: Much before election strategist Prashant Kishor has embarked on a new political journey, all four prominent parties in Bihar have written him off as a serious player in the state politics.

The Hindu

Padayatra from Bihar to Delhi the only way out for caste census, says Tejashwi Yadav

The RJD leader did not elaborate as to whether any tentative schedule has been planned

The Hindu

Dharmendra Pradhan to canvass support for NDA presidential candidate

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The Times of India

Culprits of Bihar PSC exam paper leak to be punished: CM Nitish Kumar

PATNA: A day after the Bihar Public Service Commission cancelled the examination for civil services (preliminary) following an allegation of question paper "leak", Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said his government will ensure that those involved in the crime are brought to book. The matter is being investigated by…

The Times of India

I take no notice of Prashant Kishor, he is not a factor in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav

PATNA: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has bristled at Prashant Kishor's unflattering take on his father and party president Lalu Prasad's term in power that he had neglected economic development, and dismissed the political strategist as "no factor in Bihar".

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Tejashwi Yadav rubbishes Prashant Kishor's claim of no development in Bihar for 30 years

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday dismissed poll strategist Prashant Kishor's claim of "no development in Bihar for 30 years".

The Times of India

We are more concerned about Covid: Nitish Kumar on Amit Shah's CAA remark

PATNA: Reacting to Union home minister Amit Shah's remark that Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be implemented after Covid-19 pandemic subsides, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said it's the Centre's discretion and the Bihar government was more concerned about safeguarding people from coronavirus.

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