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Tejashwi Yadav is INDIA bloc's CM face in Bihar, says RJD MP
Patna, April 18: After the INDIA bloc gave Tejashwi Yadav the responsibility of leading its coordination committee in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha has said that he was the 'undisputed Chief Ministerial face' of the Grand Alliance.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches 'Mahila Samvad' campaign in Patna
Patna, April 18: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday flagged off the 'Mahila Samvad Rath' campaign aimed at the empowerment of women in the state.
Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav to lead Mahagathbandhan's coordination committee
Patna, April 17: A high-profile meeting of the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) took place in Patna on Thursday, in which it was decided to form a coordination committee to streamline decision-making, while Tejashwi Yadav will lead the committee.
Grand Alliance's meeting in Patna today; Tejashwi's leadership may be finalised
Patna, April 17: With the Bihar Assembly elections inching closer, all eyes are on Patna where the first formal meeting of the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) parties will be held on Thursday.
Has Lalu become useless for family too: JD(U) MLC slams Tejashwi for 'failing' to care for his father
Patna, April 16: JD(U) MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for "failing" to take care of his father and party chief Lalu Prasad, who is under treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.
Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav meets Kharge, Rahul Gandhi for discussions, seat-sharing talks underway
New Delhi/Patna, April 15: In a key move to bolster the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections slated for late this year, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi in the national capital on Tuesday.
Change of guard is certain in Bihar: Kharge after meeting RJD's Tejashwi Yadav
New Delhi, April 15: As Opposition unity gains momentum ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state and said that the state will vote for change this time. His remarks came after crucial meeting with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, where the two parties are understood to have discussed seat-sharing ahead of elections, slater later this year.
RJD leader claims Mahagathbandhan united on Tejashwi as CM's face
Patna, April 15: Ahead of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi's meeting with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, his party spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari affirmed that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar stands united and resolute.
There is no challenge, Nitish Kumar will remain CM, says Bihar Dy CM Samrat Chaudhary following Congress-RJD meet
Patna, April 15: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary expressed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is going to retain his post after the Bihar Assembly elections even if the "entire UPA, INDI alliance" fights the polls.
'RJD will never want Cong to regain stronghold in Bihar,' says BJP's Dilip Jaiswal
New Delhi, April 15: BJP Bihar President Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the alliance between the RJD and the Congress, calling it "incompatible" and destined to fail. He claimed that the RJD would never want the Congress to regain a stronghold in Bihar.
Tejashwi Yadav takes dig at NDA, says every leader wants to be Bihar CM
Patna, April 14: Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Monday took a sharp dig at the ruling NDA, accusing it of internal conflicts and alleging that the BJP remains fundamentally anti-reservation and anti-Constitution.
Welcome Cong's 'Palayan Roko' yatra but RJD did all this long ago: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 11: Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP), Tejashwi Yadav, on Friday responded to the Congress party's ongoing ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ yatra and its attempted siege of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence, asserting that such movements were initiated by his party RJD much before anyone else.
Tejashwi slams Nitish Kumar over Bihar's law and order
Patna, April 9: Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of failing to maintain law and order in the state.
'Educate your children': Castes with only 10 pc population have more jobs, says Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 8: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav made a strong pitch for the rights and upliftment of the Bhuiya-Musahar community during a 'Sammelan' held at Sri Krishna Memorial Hall in Patna on Tuesday.
Can make any compromise in their greed for power: Bihar Dy CM targets RJD
New Delhi, April 6: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Some secular parties stand exposed: Tejashwi Yadav on Waqf Bill
Patna, April 3: Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav said on Thursday that some secular parties stand exposed in the Lower House of Parliament over their support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, adding that people will teach these parties a lesson in the upcoming state elections.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill feels like a legal cover for bulldozers: Manoj Jha
New Delhi, April 3: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) member Manoj Jha on Thursday strongly criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, questioning both its intent and timing.
Opposition setting false narratives, instigating fear in people on Waqf Amendment Bill: Chirag Paswan
New Delhi, April 3: Union Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan slammed the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress and alleged that the opposition was setting false narratives and instigating fear in the people after Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in Lok Sabha.
Bihar: Lalu Yadav leaves Paras Hospital after treatment for deteriorating health, set to leave for AIIMS Delhi
Patna, April 2: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was taken to Paras Hospital on Wednesday after his health deteriorated.
HM Shah takes a swipe at Opposition, says Lalu's call for stricter Waqf laws finally answered
New Delhi, April 2: Addressing the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserted that misconceptions about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill were being deliberately spread by certain parties to bolster their vote banks.
Lalu Prasad skips Delhi flight after health worsens, discharged from Patna hospital after check-up
Patna, April 2: RJD National President Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was slated to travel to New Delhi on Wednesday for a medical examination, was taken off the flight and admitted to Patna's Paras Hospital after his blood sugar and blood pressure (BP) spiked suddenly.
Lalu favoured Waqf (Amendment) Bill in 2010, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
Patna, April 2: Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday attacked RJD president Lalu Prasad, claiming that he supported the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in 2010 but was now opposing it.
Lalu Prasad Yadav flown to Delhi for medical treatment as health deteriorates
Patna, April 2: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was flown to New Delhi for medical examination and treatment after his health worsened on Wednesday morning.
Tejashwi asks HM Shah to disclose financial aid given to Gujarat, Bihar in last 11 years
Patna, April 1: After Union Home Minister Amit Shah's attack on RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav during a rally in Gopalganj, Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav hit back, demanding the disclosure of financial aid given to Bihar and Gujarat under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure at the Centre.
Grand Alliance leaders blind to the development taking place in Bihar: Rai
Patna, March 31: Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, on Monday strongly criticised leaders of the Mahagathbandhan for their repeated claims that development is not taking place in Bihar.
JD(U) MLC Gaus meets Lalu Prasad Yadav; sparks political speculation
Patna, March 31: A surprise meeting between JD(U) senior leader and MLC Ghulam Gaus, and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, at Rabri Devi’s residence on 10 Circular Road has stirred political discussions in Bihar.
Bihar must decide between NDA's progress & RJD's lawlessness: Amit Shah
Patna, March 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday criticised RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav over corruption during a public rally in Gopalganj and asked the people of Bihar to decide between NDA’s progress and RJD’s lawlessness in the upcoming state elections.
Lalu defamed Bihar in India & abroad with fodder scam, says Amit Shah
Patna, March 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a scathing attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad, accusing him of defaming Bihar in India and abroad with the fodder scam.
Amit Shah lays foundation stone for various developmental projects, challenges Lalu Yadav to show his blueprint for Bihar
Patna, March 30: Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for various developmental projects under the cooperation and related departments in Patna, Bihar on Sunday, and challenging Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in showing if he has a "blueprint for Bihar" to show the people.
Amit Shah's key engagements during two-day visit to poll-bound Bihar
Patna, March 29: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to the state on Saturday evening, during which he will formulate the BJP's strategy and set the agenda to secure a majority in the polls.
Well-thought-out strategy: Union Minister Chirag Paswan slams opposition over Waqf Bill, Bihar protests
New Delhi, March 27: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday accused sections of the Opposition of deliberately misleading the public regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, even before it has been discussed in Parliament.
Money from Waqf for needy women, children: VHP International chief on AIMPLB protests
New Delhi, March 27: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar criticised AIMPLB for its nationwide agitation against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, stating that while protesting is a democratic right, the issues raised have already been thoroughly discussed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
Bihar Assembly rejects proposal to recommend Bharat Ratna for Lalu Prasad Yadav
Patna, March 26: In a setback to the RJD, the Bihar Assembly on Wednesday rejected a proposal to recommend Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for the veteran leader.
Bihar suffered because of Lalu's ideology: JDU reacts to RJD's poster campaign
New Delhi, March 26: JD-U spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday strongly reacted to the recent poster war in Bihar, which has intensified ahead of the upcoming elections.
Aarakshan Chor: Rabri Devi leads RJD protest for 65% OBC reservations in Bihar
Patna, March 25: Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD leader, Rabri Devi, along with other RJD leaders, staged a protest outside the Bihar Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, demanding 65% reservations for OBCs in the state.
Nitish Kumar slams RJD's green T-shirt protest, calls It 'bogus'
Patna, March 25: A massive uproar erupted in the Bihar Legislative Council on Tuesday after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) legislators, clad in green T-shirts, staged a protest inside and outside the Assembly.
RJD MLAs protest outside Bihar Assembly for 65 pc reservation
Patna, March 25: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Left parties MLAs staged a protest outside the Bihar Assembly on Tuesday, demanding the implementation of 65 per cent reservation based on the caste-based survey conducted by the former Grand Alliance government.
NDA leaders slam Lalu Prasad over 'Mai Ka Laal' remark, call it a daydream
Patna, March 24: Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar have hit back at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National President Lalu Prasad over his bold claim that "no one can stop Tejashwi Yadav from becoming the Chief Minister."
Tejashwi should stop giving tickets to traitors if he loves the national anthem: Bihar Deputy CM Sinha
Patna, March 22: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha responded to Tejashwi Yadav's criticism of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the national anthem controversy and dismissed Yadav's call for Kumar to retire, alleging that the RJD leader was trying to shift focus from the ongoing ED raids against his parents.
RJD mocks Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with provocative poster amid National Anthem row
Patna, March 22: As the National Anthem controversy continues to escalate in Bihar, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) launched a fresh offensive against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with a provocative poster on Saturday morning.