INDIA leader to be chosen at opportune time: Lalu Prasad The former Chief Minister said that the winds that originate in Bihar will spread over the entire country The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
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… Newslaundry · Oct 21, 2023
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar dismisses speculations triggered by his mention of 'personal friendship' with BJP leaders Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on October 21 rubbished speculations that his recent utterances were an attempt to mend fences with the BJP and put pressure on his current allies Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress. The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023
Bihar BJP chief slams CM Nitish Kumar over frequent visits to Lalu Prasad’s residence “Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister in Bihar but Lalu Prasad is running a super government along with his family members,” Mr. Choudhary alleged The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
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 · Oct 19, 2023
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. The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023
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 · Oct 16, 2023
Bihar caste survey: ruling parties reach out to EBC, OBC, SC communities, spread awareness Separate teams of ruling coalition partners RJD and Janata Dal (United) have begun visiting different Assembly constituencies, to create awareness about the recently released caste survey report in Bihar The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
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 · Oct 11, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
LJD reiterates demand for Cabinet berth in LDF govt. in Kerala LJD reiterates demand for ministerial berth in Kerala LDF govt; merger with RJD to be held in Kozhikode on Oct 12. LJD has one MLA, K.P. Mohanan, in Assembly. Tejashwi Yadav discussed merger proposal with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on May 28. LJD leader says no lack of clarity on… The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Tejashwi Yadav supports Priyanka Gandhi’s promise of caste census in poll-bound Chhattisgarh While welcoming the stand, Mr. Yadav said that there should be a caste census at the national level as well. The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023
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 · Oct 7, 2023
INDIA parties speak up for arrested AAP MP Sanjay Singh; Congress gives qualified support INDIA parties express solidarity with AAP's Sanjay Singh, arrested by ED in money laundering probe. Congress miffed with AAP for arrest of Punjab MLA. DMK, RJD, JD(U), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) criticize Union govt. for "vindictive politics" & "assault on democracy". INDIA bloc links arrest to 2024 election & calls… The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023 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
Dynamite News · Oct 4, 2023 Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi and others in land-for-job scam case Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and others in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam case. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023 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 · Oct 3, 2023 Bihar's caste survey a brave step forward, Maharashtra and other states should follow suit: NCP MLA NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad hails Bihar caste survey, demands similar exercise in all states. Alleges OBCs' rights being snatched away. Calls for a caste-based census to ensure social justice & empower social programmes. Cong & RJD welcome move, urge Centre to conduct nationwide census.
The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023 Bihar’s political arithmetic in the aftermath of the caste-based survey With the release of caste-based survey, the EBC politics will have an upper edge in Bihar as their number has increased from 30% to 36%.
The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023 Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls meeting of 9 political parties on Tuesday to discuss findings of caste survey PATNA: Hailing the publication of the caste survey findings, CM Nitish Kumar on Monday said his government has called a meeting of all the nine political parties which have members in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha, at 3.30 pm on Tuesday and share all the data and findings of the survey…
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023 Tamil Nadu’s senior-most DGP Braj Kishore Ravi quits DGP Braj Kishore Ravi retires to join Congress party & contest Lok Sabha election from Bihar. He stood 2nd in UPSC empanelment of DGPs. Karuna Sagar, a 1991-batch IPS officer, recently joined RJD & is national spokesperson.
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 RJD leader under fire for remarks on women’s reservation Bill At the programme, Mr. Siddiqui demanded reservation for women from backward and extremely backward communities. ‘If women with bob-cut hair, lipstick, and [talcum] powder go to Parliament, then your women will not get their rights. Give reservation to backward and extremely backward women,’ he said.
The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023 Row over Thakurs: Ex-MP Anand Mohan revolts against Grand Alliance five months after release from jail PATNA: The ruling Grand Alliance headed by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has been caught in a peculiar situation with a don-turned-politician Anand Mohan rebelling against the former over "Thakur" remarks made by RJD MP Manoj Jha, barely five months after the state government amended the existing prison manual to ensure…
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Lalu meets Nitish Kumar amid talks of seat sharing RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar met to discuss seat sharing in upcoming Lok Sabha election. They also discussed controversy over RJD MP's recitation of 'Thakur poem' and INDIA bloc's move to counter BJP and PM Modi
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Will contest from Bihar’s Arrah, says Union Minister R.K. Singh Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh announces intent to contest from Arrah Lok Sabha seat for third time. BJP leader's decision to contest in advance of 2024 polls raises questions. Rumours of him becoming Governor rejected. Pawan Singh, Bhojpuri actor and singer, being mulled as replacement. RJD MLA Sudhakar Singh also…