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 · May 9, 2022
Dharmendra Pradhan to canvass support for NDA presidential candidate NEW DELHI The Hindu · May 9, 2022
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 · May 9, 2022
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". The Times of India · May 9, 2022
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". Dynamite News · May 8, 2022
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. The Times of India · May 7, 2022
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar counters Prashant Kishor’s charge, says people know the truth PATNA: A day after poll strategist Prashant Kishor criticized his 15-year rule, CM Nitish Kumar on Friday told reporters here that the truth is there for everyone to see. The Times of India · May 6, 2022
CM Nitish Kumar to lay foundation for many smart city projects in Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate and lay foundation for several infrastructure-related projects, including smart city schemes, later this month. He will also launch several schemes of the urban development and housing department. The Times of India · May 6, 2022
Nitish Kumar launches construction works for Bihar Animal Science University's buildings worth Rs 889.26 crore PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday laid foundation stones and launched commencement of construction works for the proposed buildings of the Bihar Animal Science University (BASU) in the university campus in the state capital here. The proposed buildings would be constructed at the cost of Rs 889.26 crores. The Times of India · May 6, 2022
Nitish Kumar rebukes Prshant Kishor, says truth trumps opinion BJP slams poll strategist’s remarks The Hindu · May 6, 2022
A person's opinion is not important, what is important is the truth: CM Nitish Kumar on Prashant Kishor's remark about Bihar's backwardness PATNA: A day after poll strategist Prashant Kishor criticized his 15-year rule, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Friday said, “A person’s opinion is not important. What is important is the truth.” The Times of India · May 6, 2022
Prashant Kishor to begin 3,000-km padayatra from West Champaran ‘I’ve come to stay in Bihar with all my commitment, sincerity and integrity,’ the poll strategist says at a press meet in Patna. The Hindu · May 5, 2022
Chirag Paswan welcomes Prashant Kishor’s entry to Bihar; JD(U) says there is no political space for him Chirag Paswan stated that there was an urgent need in Bihar for leaders who are willing to work rising above the caste lines The Hindu · May 2, 2022
Kerala CM writes to Bihar CM seeking probe into basketball player’s death Family members have raised allegations against Lithara’s coach The Hindu · Apr 30, 2022
The Hindu · Apr 30, 2022 Nitish dimisses talk of removal of loudspeakers in Bihar We do not ever interfere in any religious issues in Bihar, says CM after BJP Minister’s comment
The Hindu · Apr 29, 2022 Enact loudspeaker law in Bihar: BJP Minister New political equations emerging with JD(U)‘s deepening rift with ally BJP, alongside its growing bonhomie with RJD
Newslaundry · Apr 29, 2022 Bihar bypoll shows political fluidity in upper caste groups too In a recent piece, sociologist Satish Deshpande talked about a new opacity that’s creeping into the understanding of caste identities, and the changes that they are witnessing in a break from the decades of caste clarity. It pointed to complex political mobilisation among backward caste groups, but argued that there…
The Times of India · Apr 28, 2022 Objectionable items dumped outside four Ayodhya mosques AYODHYA: In an alleged attempt to disrupt peace and harmony in the temple town of Ayodhya, unidentified persons dumped some objectionable items, including torn pages of sacred text, raw meat, and threats and abuses written on paper, outside mosques in the district during the early hours of Wednesday.
The Times of India · Apr 28, 2022 14 new Covid cases in Bihar as PM Narendra Modi talks to Nitish Kumar PATNA: The state registered new Covid cases in double digits (14) after a long gap on the day PM Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with the chief ministers of several states, including Bihar's Nitish Kumar, on the issue on Wednesday. The active caseload in Bihar increased to 33.
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2022 Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to meet Tejashwi Prasad Yadav for 2nd time in six days today PATNA: Amid speculations of political realignment in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar is likely to meet the leader of opposition, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, and some other family members of RJD chief Lalu Prasad at an iftar being hosted by his JD(U) on Thursday.
The Times of India · Apr 27, 2022 Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav likely to meet again during Iftar on Thursday PATNA: Amid speculations over political realignment in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar is likely to meet the Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and some other members of the RJD chief Lalu Praad’s family during another Dawat-E-Iftar being hosted by ruling JD(U) in the state capital here on Thursday.
The Hindu · Apr 26, 2022 BJP urges implementation of Uniform Civil Code in Bihar; ally JD(U) fumes Caste census, Bihar special status, NRC, CAA other contentious issues
The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022 Cong must focus on over 200 seats, take 'backseat' where regional parties formidable: Tejashwi Tejashwi Yadav said he has a good personal equation with Gandhi family and Paswan
The Times of India · Apr 24, 2022 Days after he touched Nitish's feet, Chirag Pawan predicts another volte face by Bihar CM PATNA: Former Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan on Sunday asserted that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's presence at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's Iftar feast was a proverbial straw in the wind, which could have wide political ramifications.
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022 Days after he touched Nitish’s feet, Chirag Paswan predicts another volte face by Bihar CM He said Mr. Kumar has had a history of taking sharp political turns.