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Tejashwi demands CM Nitish Kumar's resignation, calls him 'unfit' to govern
Patna, March 12: Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation over alleged insulting behaviour towards women and erratic actions in the Bihar Assembly and Council.
CM Nitish consumes bhang, insults women: Rabri Devi
Patna, March 12: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, alleging that he comes to the Legislative Council after consuming bhang and insults women.
Should choose her words carefully: Shambhavi Choudhary criticizes Rabri Devi's remarks on Bihar CM
New Delhi, March 12: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Choudhary on Wednesday responded strongly to former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi's recent remarks, urging her to be more careful with her choice of words.
'A serious concern': RJD's Manoj Jha raises duplicate voter card issue in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 12: The issue of duplication of electoral photo identity cards (EPICs) was raised by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) member Manoj Jha in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Nitish Kumar ji is CM JDU's Sanjay Kumar Jha hits back at Tejashwi Yadav
New Delhi, March 12: Sanjay Kumar Jha, National Working President, JDU, hit back at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his statement demanding the resignation of Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar.
Tejashwi Yadav is in arrogant: Union Minister Giriraj Singh hits back at RJD
New Delhi, March 11: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav following his remarks on BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur's statement.
Tanishq showroom heist rocks Bihar Legislative Council, Oppn slams CM Nitish Kumar
Patna, March 11: The jewellery heist worth Rs 25 crore at a Tanishq showroom in Ara town of Bhojpur district created an uproar in the Bihar Legislative Council on Tuesday, with opposition leaders launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the deteriorating law and order situation.
My father not convicted and jailed: Bihar BJP MLA Bachaul mocks Tejashwi
Patna, March 11: A day after Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav slammed BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachual over his Holi remark and questioned his authority in issuing such direction, the latter took a swipe at the RJD leader, saying "unlike his father, my father was not convicted and jailed".
Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar, calls him anti-reservation
Patna, March 9: Leader of the Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday, accusing him of tampering with the reservation of Dalits, backward, and extremely backward classes.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh slams Tejashwi Yadav over remarks on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's health
Patna, March 9: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday slammed RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his repetitive remark on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's health
Tejashwi Yadav announces 'Beti Programme' for women's empowerment in Bihar
Patna, March 8: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav made a significant announcement regarding women's welfare in the state.
People are watching you: Bihar Minister takes dig at Tejashwi Yadav over his remark on toddy
Patna, March 8: Bihar Minister Shrawon Kumar on Saturday took a dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Assembly's Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav over his promise to remove toddy from the Bihar Excise and Prohibition Act, saying that everyone in the state had resolved not to consume toddy when a ban was imposed on liquor.
Made his wife Chief Minister...: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar attacks RJD chief Lalu Yadav
Patna, March 7: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched a scathing attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and said that the latter appointed his wife, Rabri Devi, as the CM when he was jailed in 1997 in connection with the fodder scam.
Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar for targeting ex-CM Rabri Devi in Bihar Legislative Council
Patna, March 8: A fresh political storm erupted in Bihar after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly used objectionable remarks against former CM Rabri Devi in the Legislative Council.
RJD legislator questions timing of Baba Bageshwar's visit to Bihar; slams BJP
Patna, March 7: The visit of religious preacher Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Baba Bageshwar, to Bihar's Gopalganj district, has sparked a political controversy, with RJD legislator Bhai Virendra questioning the timing of the visit, and accusing the BJP and its leaders of using Babas for political mileage ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.
You did nothing for women's education: CM Nitish Kumar to Rabri Devi
Patna, March 7: A heated argument erupted in the Bihar Legislative Council on Friday after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lashed out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its leader Lalu Prasad Yadav and former CM Rabri Devi.
Now, Union Minister Paswan calls for lifting toddy ban in Bihar
Patna, March 7: Union Minister Chirag Paswan has called for lifting the toddy ban in Bihar, saying it is a natural product and should not be treated like alcohol.
Mahagathbandhan's legislature party held in Patna to strategise for Bihar polls
Patna, March 7: Amid the ongoing Budget Session, a high-level meeting of the Opposition Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) Legislature Party in Bihar was held here at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Alok Mehta's residence on Thursday.
Tejashwi vows to revisit Bihar's liquor ban if 'Mahagathbandhan' wins
Patna, March 6: Amid growing debate over Bihar's liquor ban, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has made a bold election promise to revise the existing law and reinstate pre-2016 provisions if the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) forms the next government.
Tejashwi Yadav misrepresenting facts in Assembly, claims Samrat Chaudhary
Patna, March 6: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav in the Bihar Assembly on Thursday and accused him of spreading lies and misleading the people of Bihar.
Made him CM twice, saved his party: Tejashwi Yadav fires back at Nitish Kumar, accusing him of distorting facts
Patna, March 5: Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday fired back at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of distorting facts after Bihar CM claimed that he played a key role in making Lalu Prasad Yadav the Chief Minister in 1990.
Will implement domicile policy in Bihar, if voted to power: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, March 5: Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav made key promises to the unemployed during the Yuva Chaupal rally in Patna on Wednesday.
Tejashwi Yadav claims he made Nitish Kumar CM twice
Patna, March 5: Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav hit back at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday, claiming that he made the latter the CM twice and that JDU is surviving only because of his support.
RJD MLA Mukesh Yadav raises Ganga pollution issue in Bihar Assembly
Patna, March 5: RJD MLA Mukesh Yadav stirred a debate in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday by bringing a transparent bottle filled with Ganga water to highlight the severe pollution levels in the river.
Nitish Kumar claims he made Lalu Yadav CM in 1990
Patna, March 4: During the discussion on the Governor's address in the Bihar Assembly, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a historic political claim, stating that he played a key role in making Lalu Prasad Yadav the Chief Minister in 1990.
New projects in infrastructure and Airports will give new direction to Bihar's development under NDA: State BJP President Sanjay Jaiswal
Patna, March 4: Bihar BJP President Sanjay Jaiswal praised the state budget and said that new projects in infrastructure and Airports will give a new direction to the state's development under the NDA.
Sanjay Jaiswal slams Tejashwi Yadav over criticism of Bihar's budget
Patna, March 4: A day after Tejashwi Yadav slammed the Bihar Budget 2025-26, Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Jaiswal responded sharply, claiming that the RJD leader lacks knowledge about the budget.
LoP Tejashwi to corner Nitish govt in Bihar Assembly
Patna, March 4: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav is set to corner the Nitish government in the House over issues like unemployment, migration and the state Budget which he described as hollow.
Rabri Devi leads Oppn protest; demands increased pensions, free power in Bihar budget
Patna, March 3: Ahead of the 2025-26 Bihar budget presentation, Opposition MLCs led by former Chief Minister Rabri Devi staged a protest in the Legislative Council Portico on Monday.
Bihar budgets presented have consistently been anti-poor: RJD leader Kumar Sarvjeet
Bihar, March 3: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Kumar Sarvjeet on Monday criticised the Bihar state budget, claiming that the budgets presented have consistently been "anti-poor" and failed to address key issues.
Tejashwi Yadav demands social security pension be increased to Rs 1,500 ahead of Bihar Budget
Patna, March 3: A day ahead of the state Budget, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, on Sunday, said that the state provides the lowest social security pension in the country, and demanded an increase in the pension amount from Rs 400 to Rs 1,500 per month, emphasising the need for stronger welfare measures.
Tejashwi criticises PM Modi ahead of Bihar Assembly polls
Patna, March 2: Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Assembly elections.
NDA leaders slam Tejashwi Yadav for calling Nitish Kumar a 'junk car'
Patna, March 1: NDA leaders including Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha hit back at Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav for terming Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a "20-year-old junk car."
Lack of communication between Congress, RJD hindering their alliance: Chirag Paswan
Patna, March 1: Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) leader, Chirag Paswan, reacted to the statements, making a comparison between 15 years of the RJD's rule and 20 years of NDA government.
Don't worry about Nishant, instead focus on RJD: Bihar Minister to Tejashwi
Patna, March 1: Bihar Rural Works Department Minister Ashok Choudhary on Saturday advised RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav not to worry about the political debut of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar and instead focus on his party which is on the verge of "splitting".
Don't worry about Nishant Kumar's political entry: Bihar Minister to Tejashwi
Patna, Feb 28: Amid Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's claim that the JD(U) and BJP leaders were preventing the entry of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant into state politics, Bihar Rural Work Minister Ashok Choudhary advised him not worry about it and focus on saving his party instead.
Giriraj Singh's 'Pvt Ltd firm' jibe at Tejashwi over speculated entry of Nitish's son in politics
New Delhi, Feb 28: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday taunted RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his claims of BJP trying to stymie the entry of Nitish Kumar's son into politics and advised him to focus on himself and also work towards removing the 'Private Limited Company' tag that the RJD has earned under Lalu Yadav's rule.
Nitish Kumar slams RJD for poor health infra during its tenure, highlights transformation
Patna, Feb 25: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took a jab at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Tuesday for the "poor" health infrastructure in the state during the tenures of its chief Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi.
Chirag hits back at Lalu, says Oppn's accusations will not impact PM Modi's popularity
New Delhi, Feb 25: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday strongly responded to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises, after he accused the PM of making false claims. Paswan dismissed the allegations, asserting that the Opposition's constant accusations will not have any impact on PM Modi's growing popularity and credibility.
Good fortune that Prime Minister is paying so much attention: Chirag Paswan defends PM Modi's Bihar visit
Patna, February 25: Union Minister Chirag Paswan defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar amid opposition criticism, particularly from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, who has raised concerns over the Prime Minister's frequent visits to the state amid the upcoming elections.