Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Surendra Patel’s son, who was abducted for a Rs 50 lakh ransom, was found murdered on Thursday in Bihar’s Siwan district, police said. The body of 14-year-old Rahul Kumar, a class 7 student of Kendriya Vidayalya, was recovered from the Mufassil area, Siwan Superintendent of Police Navin[Read More…]
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Lalit Narayan Mishra’s grandson Rishi Mishra quits JD (U); joins Congress
Patna: Former Railway Minister Lalit Narayan Mishra’s grandson Rishi Mishra who was an MLA of JD (U) quit the party on Saturday. Soon after quitting Nitish’ party, Mishra joined Congress. “Last elections, I fought against the BJP, people of my constituency voted against the BJP,” Rishi Mishra said. Rishi Mishra[Read More…]
Bihar: HC reserves verdict on Nitish Kumar in 1991 killing case
After the hearings took place in the petition submitted by Chief Minister of Bihar and Janata Dal (United) party chief Nitish Kumar regarding the Sitaram Singh killing case, the High Court reserved the decision. The case traces back to 1991’s killing in which Nitish Kumar’s petition was quashed. Kumar is[Read More…]
“One of the most awaited entries in Indian politics”, JDU’ Prashant Kishor congratulates Priyanka Gandhi
Calling Priyanka Gandhi’s entry, “one of the most awaited in Indian politics”, after she was appointed as the All India Congress Committee General Secretary, Uttar Pradesh East, political strategist Prashant Kishore extended his best wishes and congratulated her. Prashant Kishor, the Janata Dal (United) Vice President, tweeted, “While people may debate[Read More…]
Bihar: Makar Sankranti feast in NDA camp; RJD gives dahi-chura a miss for second consecutive year
In Bihar, it is the season of politics over ‘dahi-chura’. The feast of Makar Sankranti with dahi-chura (curd and flattened rice) and Tilkut which is a traditional festival in Bihar is all set to be celebrated by the state’s political fraternity. Janata Dal (United) state president Bashishtha Narain Singh is[Read More…]
Demand for 10% quota for Upper Caste in Bihar government jobs gains momentum
After centre’s clearance of the upper caste reservation bill, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar is expecting Janata Dal-United (JDU) to take prompt action to pass the same bill in Bihar assembly before 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Bihar’s Tourism minister and BJP leader Pramod Kumar have indicated towards special assembly[Read More…]
Bihar: After LJP, JDU warns BJP on ‘Ram Temple’ and ‘Triple Talaq’ issue
Patna: Before 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the seat-sharing formula among the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies is over in Bihar but inner discontent on Ram Temple and Triple Talaq issue is prevailing among partners, as Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janashakti Party have attacked the BJP. According to fresh reports, JD(U)[Read More…]
Bihar: Another BJP leader questions Nitish government on deteriorating law and order
On deteriorating law and order of the state, Bihar BJP state spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan has attacked the government. Miffed Rajiv Ranjan taking a shot on his own government said- “At present, there is no ‘Law and Order’ in Bihar. Keeping the government in the dock, he reiterated that the situation[Read More…]
Former Bihar legislator and BJP leader Raju Kumar Singh arrested for shooting a woman in head
BJP leader Raju Kumar Singh was arrested in connection with a celebratory firing incident during a New Year’s Eve party at the ex-legislator’s farmhouse in Delhi, which resulted in the death of a woman.
Lok Sabha Election 2019: Valmiki Nagar seat a headlock for BJP-JDU in Bihar
The battle for upcoming Lok Sabha polls has become interesting as in NDA alliance in Bihar, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal-United (JDU) may have a headlock for Valmiki Nagar parliamentary seat. It is considered to be an important seat. This constituency came into existence in 2008, following[Read More…]
Rise in crimes depends on criminals, says Nitish Kumar’s minister
Patna: Over the sudden increase in crime incidents in Bihar, Tourism Minister Pramod Kumar of Nitish Kumar’s cabinet blames the criminals and held them responsible. When questioned Bhartiya Janata Party leader and cabinet minister Pramod Kumar also cited that crime even happened in England. The number of cases including murder, kidnapping,[Read More…]
Race for Khagaria Lok Sabha 2019: Catch twenty two situation before parties to field their candidate
New Delhi: Seat sharing formula has been finalised among the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Khagaria parliamentary constituency is reportedly been allocated to its partner Lok Jnashakti Party (LJP). Mehboob Ali Kaisar has won this seat in 2014 on LJP ticket by defeating Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Krishan[Read More…]
Obituary: Journey of former Parliamentarian Capt Jai Narayan Prasad Nishad
Former Member of Parliament from Muzaffarpur Captain (Retd.) Jai Narayan Nishad took his last breath today morning in New Delhi’s Max Hospital. He was ill since few months. Bihar’s Governor, Chief Minister and leaders across the political spectrum have mourned his death. Sitting Lok Sabha MP from Muzaffarpur Ajay Nishad[Read More…]
Former Union Minister Jai Narain Prasad Nishad passes away at 88
New Delhi: Former Union Minister Captain Jai Narayan Prasad Nishad died at the age of 88 years. He had represented the Muzaffarpur parliamentary constituency in Lok Sabha. He was the member of Bhartiya Janata Party. He was being treated in Delhi at Max Hospital. Due to his illness, he decided[Read More…]
Bihar: BJP in damage control mode by rewarding Rajiv Pratap Rudy
Former Union Minister and MP from Bihar Rajiv Pratap Rudy has been appointed as the national spokesperson of Bhartiya Janata Party. He has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah. After getting elected to 16th Lok Sabha from Saran seat of Bihar, he became the Minister[Read More…]
NDA seat sharing in Bihar: 3 Lok Sabha seats, bone of contention between LJP & BJP
Patna: After the Chirag Paswan warning tweet targeting the Bhartiya Janata Party over seat sharing issue in Bihar ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections, these three seats are considered as a bone of contention which is likely to create a stir among the NDA allies. Lok Janshakti Party Parliamentary Board[Read More…]
After students and youth, Prashant Kishor next target is intellectuals!
Patna: Janata Dal-United vice president Prashant Kishor is deriving another strategy to bring more success to his party. After becoming victorious in Patna University Students’ Union Election, PK is now trying to connect intellectuals and social activists ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. On Thursday at 7 Circular road, he[Read More…]
The political journey of RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha: Luv-Kush factor in Bihar politics
It is unfortunate that priority of the government is not to work for the poor but to fix political opponents by hook or by crook, were words of Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief and former Union Minister of State Upendra Kushwaha in his resignation letter to Prime Minister, Narendra[Read More…]
Crack in JDU-BJP alliance; Will Nitish govt survive?
Patna: Everything is not okay between Janata Dal-United and Bhartiya Janata Party in Bihar post-Patna University Students’ Union Election results. Leaders from both parties have launched a scathing attack against each other. Janata Dal-United decides to send its representative to attend the NDA meeting in Delhi at the eleventh hour.[Read More…]
BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy meets Prashant Kishor, creates buzz in Bihar’s political circle
Bhartiya Janata Party MP from Saran, Rajiv Pratap Rudy seems to be in a worrisome situation in the context of upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019. His candidature for upcoming polls tends to be in danger as BJP may field Janardan Singh Sigriwal from Saran. Presently, Janardan Singh is the sitting[Read More…]
Prashant Kishor wins round one in politics
Patna: Janata Dal-United Vice President Prashant Kishor won the round one of politics in much anticipated Patna University Students’ Union Election. Prashant Kishor who is famously known as PK ensured that Chhatra JDU (CJDU) candidates achieved victory for two key Central Panel posts. Chhatra Janata Dal-United State President Shyam Patel[Read More…]
RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha resigns from Modi cabinet
New Delhi: Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) has decided to quit the National Democratic Alliance and the decision was taken in the ‘Chintan Shivir’ held at Valmikinagar, Bihar. All the party workers and executive members gave their consent for the final decision. The decision was long awaited as Kushwaha has[Read More…]
BJP alleges Prashant Kishor of influencing Patna University poll
Last evening, the capital of Bihar was rocked with a big hue and cry against Prashant Kishor’s visit to Vice- Chancellor of Patna University, Prof. Rash Bihari Pd. Singh. There was a big protest near the residence of the VC which further turned into a violent reaction led by BJP’s[Read More…]
Illicit bungalow allocation by Bihar government gaining momentum
In gallery of Bihar’s politics, case of illegal bungalow allocation is now a hot topic. While allocating the residence to the elected representatives, former ministers (both central and state) and BPSC government officers, the arbitrary distribution is mindless, crushing of the law by the state government. In Bihar, the allocation[Read More…]
Tejashwi Yadav: Bihar government failed to stop corruption
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has alleged Nitish Kumar led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of running a corrupt government in the state. Yadav after returning from Delhi launched a scathing attack on ruling party and said, “The way scams are breaking out in the state, one after another[Read More…]