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Sachin Pilot criticizes Nitish Kumar's government for failing to curb unemployment and labor migration in Bihar, highlighting issues with transparency in the recruitment process.

Pilot Criticizes Bihar's Job and Migration Issues

Sachin Pilot lashes out at Nitish Kumar's handling of Bihar's unemployment and labor migration issues, while Congress commits to youth support.

Sachin Pilot criticizes Nitish Kumar's handling of Bihar's unemployment issues

Sachin Pilot criticizes Nitish Kumar's government for failing to address job issues and labor migration in Bihar.

Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday slammed the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for allegedly failing to curb migration of labourers and tackling rising unemployment in the state.
Pilot, the former deputy CM of Rajasthan, told reporters, "The Nitish Kumar-led government has miserably failed to stop the migration of labourers from Bihar to other parts of the country. It has also failed to provide jobs to the youth. Kumar, who has been Chief Minister for several years, must take responsibility for the growing unemployment in the state." Pilot further alleged that the recruitment process in Bihar lacks transparency.
"There are hardly any examinations that are conducted fairly and without controversy. This government is unable to provide jobs to the youth. The NDA government in the state is anti-poor and anti-youth," he said.
"Congress is the only party that works for the uplift and betterment of the socially marginalised and economically weaker sections. We are equally concerned about providing employment to the youth in Bihar and across the country," he added.
He expressed confidence that voters would hold the NDA government accountable in the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for later this year.
Later, Pilot, along with other party leaders, joined the &lsquo;Palayan Roko, Naukri Do&rsquo; (Stop Migration, Provide Jobs) yatra, led by NSUI national in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar, in Patna.
A Congress delegation, including Pilot and Kanhaiya Kumar, is likely to meet Nitish Kumar later in the day to submit a memorandum outlining their demands.
The padyatra, which has passed through multiple districts over the past 26 days, is set to culminate in the state capital on Friday evening.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reshuffled his Cabinet ahead of Assembly elections, inducting seven new BJP ministers and adjusting portfolios to maintain caste balance.

Bihar cabinet reshuffle: New ministers assigned portfolios, Mangal Pandey gets law

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Portfolios have been assigned to the seven new ministers who took oath on Wednesday in Bihar, as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reshuffled his Cabinet in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Health Minister Mangal Pandey has been given additional charge of the Law Department, while Information Technology has been reassigned from Santosh Suman, the son of HAM(S) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi.
Krishna Kumar Mantoo of the BJP will now head the Information Technology Department, while Suman will continue handling Minor Water Resources.
Vijay Mandal, an MLA from Sikti, has been given the Disaster Management Department, whereas Sanjay Saraogi (Darbhanga) has been entrusted with the Revenue and Land Reforms Department. The Land and Revenue Department was previously under state BJP chief Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, who stepped down in adherence to the party&rsquo;s 'one person, one post' policy.
Additionally, Biharsharif MLA Sunil Singh has been appointed as the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister. Sahebganj MLA Raju Singh will oversee the Tourism Department, while Motilal Prasad has been given charge of the Arts and Culture Department.
With this Cabinet expansion, the total number of ministers has reached 36, the maximum limit allowed in Bihar.
All seven newly inducted ministers belong to the BJP, increasing the party&rsquo;s total ministerial strength to 21 in the state. Nitish Kumar&rsquo;s JD(U) has 13 ministers, while Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) has one, along with one independent minister.
The ministers come from regions where the BJP holds a strong political presence, with six out of the seven being from North Bihar. The BJP has also maintained a caste balance in its selections.
While Raju Singh and Jibesh Kumar represent the upper-caste Rajput and Bhumihar communities, Vijay Mandal and Motilal Prasad belong to the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). Mantoo hails from Nitish Kumar&rsquo;s Kurmi community, Sunil Kumar is from the Kushwaha community, and Sanjay Saraogi is an OBC leader.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet by inducting seven BJP MLAs. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Raj Bhavan, was conducted by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.

CM Nitish Kumar expands Bihar cabinet, inducts seven BJP ministers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet by inducting seven BJP MLAs. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Raj Bhavan, was conducted by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, by inducting seven BJP MLAs into the state government.&nbsp;
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan, where Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office to the new ministers. With this expansion, the total strength of the Bihar Cabinet has now risen to 36.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Patna | Bihar Cabinet expansion | BJP MLA from Darbhanga, Sanjay Saraogi takes oath as Bihar minister <a href="https://t.co/L3W8o9fFX7">pic.twitter.com/L3W8o9fFX7</a>
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The newly inducted ministers include Raju Singh, Vijay Saravgi, Jivesh Mishra, Vijay Mandal, Sunil Kumar, Motilal Prasad, and Krishna Kumar alias Mantu. Among them, four belong to the OBC category, while one each represents the Bhumihar, Rajput, and EBC communities.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | BJP MLAs Jibesh Kumar and Raju Kumar Singh take oath as Bihar ministers as CM Nitish Kumar expands his Cabinet <a href="https://t.co/oWG1rRAtDm">pic.twitter.com/oWG1rRAtDm</a>
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Earlier in the day, Bihar BJP chief and minister Dilip Jaiswal resigned from his post. Following the cabinet reshuffle, the BJP now has 15 ministers, including two Deputy Chief Ministers, while JD(U) has 13 ministers.&nbsp;
The Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), led by Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, holds one ministerial position, along with an Independent minister, Sumit Kumar Singh.
The Bihar cabinet was last expanded on March 15, 2024, when 21 ministers&mdash;nine from Nitish Kumar&rsquo;s JD(U) and 12 from the BJP&mdash;were sworn in.&nbsp;
This came 46 days after Kumar rejoined the BJP-led NDA on January 28, 2024, severing ties with the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), which included the RJD. This marked his fifth political switch in the last decade in a bid to retain power.

JD(U) spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad dismisses claims that the party has withdrawn support to the BJP-led government in Manipur, clarifying that the Manipur unit acted independently. 

JD(U) denies withdrawing support from BJP-led Manipur government

JD(U) spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad dismisses claims that the party has withdrawn support to the BJP-led government in Manipur, clarifying that the Manipur unit acted independently.&nbsp;

JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad has strongly rejected recent reports suggesting that the party is withdrawing its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur, terming them as "misleading and baseless."&nbsp;
Speaking to ANI, Prasad clarified that the Manipur unit's president acted without consulting the central leadership, which resulted in disciplinary action and his removal from the position.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad says, "This is misleading and baseless. The party has taken cognisance of this and the president of Manipur unit of the party has been relieved of his position. We have supported NDA and our support to the NDA&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/PhAJwAp4xn">https://t.co/PhAJwAp4xn</a> <a href="https://t.co/usvowgta3n">pic.twitter.com/usvowgta3n</a>
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He stated, "This is misleading and baseless. The party has taken cognisance of this and the president of the Manipur unit has been relieved of his position. We have supported NDA, and our support to the NDA government in Manipur will continue even in future. The Manipur unit did not have any communication with the central leadership, they were not taken into confidence. He (Manipur JD(U) chief) had written the letter on his own. Considering this an act of indiscipline, action has been taken against him and relieved of his position."
Prasad further emphasized, "We are with the NDA and the state unit will continue to serve the people of Manipur towards the development of the state."
Earlier, JD(U)'s Manipur Chief Ksh. Biren Singh had issued a statement suggesting that the party&rsquo;s lone MLA in Manipur would now be treated as an Opposition MLA in the assembly. Singh explained, "In the election to the State Assembly of Manipur held in February/March 2022, six candidates set up by Janata Dal(United) were returned.
After a few months, five MLAs of Janata Dal(United) defected to BJP. Trial under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India for the five MLAs is pending before the Speaker's Tribunal."
He added, "After Janata Dal(United) became part of the INDIA bloc, support to the BJP-led government was withdrawn by Janata Dal(United) by informing the office of the Governor, Leader of the House (Chief Minister), and Speaker."
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Singh confirmed that, "As such, the seating arrangement of the lone MLA of Janata Dal (United) in Manipur, Md Abdul Nasir, is made in the Opposition Bench in the last session of the Assembly by the Speaker. It is, hereby, further reiterated that Janata Dal(United), Manipur Unit does not support the BJP-led state government in Manipur, and our lone MLA, Md. Abdul Nasir shall be treated as an opposition MLA in the House."

The Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) has officially withdrawn its support to the BJP-led government in Manipur, declaring their lone MLA Md Abdul Nasir as part of the Opposition. 

JD(U) pulls support from BJP-led Manipur government

The Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) has officially withdrawn its support to the BJP-led government in Manipur, declaring their lone MLA Md Abdul Nasir as part of the Opposition.&nbsp;

Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), a member of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), formally withdrew its support for the BJP-led government in Manipur on Wednesday.&nbsp;
In a statement released by JD(U)&rsquo;s Manipur Chief, Ksh. Biren Singh, the party clarified that during the February/March 2022 State Assembly elections, six candidates were elected under JD(U)&rsquo;s banner. However, shortly after, five JD(U) MLAs defected to the BJP.&nbsp;
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The trial for these defections under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India is still pending before the Speaker's Tribunal.
The JD(U) officially informed the office of the Governor, the Leader of the House (Chief Minister), and the Speaker of the Assembly regarding its decision to withdraw support from the BJP-led government following the party&rsquo;s alliance with the INDIA bloc.&nbsp;
&ldquo;As such, the seating arrangement of the lone MLA of Janata Dal (United) in Manipur, Md Abdul Nasir, is made in the Opposition Bench in the last session of the Assembly by the Speaker. It is, hereby, further reiterated that Janata Dal (United), Manipur Unit does not support the BJP-led state government in Manipur, and our lone MLA, Md Abdul Nasir shall be treated as an opposition MLA in the House,&rdquo; the statement emphasized.
This withdrawal of support follows the earlier move by the National People&rsquo;s Party (NPP), led by Conrad Sangma, in November 2024.&nbsp;
The NPP had pulled out from the BJP-led government in Manipur due to escalating tensions in the state. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma sent a letter to BJP National President JP Nadda, criticizing Chief Minister N. Biren Singh&rsquo;s administration for its failure to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy.
In the 2022 Manipur Assembly elections, JD(U) won six seats, but five of its MLAs later switched allegiance to the BJP. Despite the party&rsquo;s withdrawal, the BJP-led government in Manipur remains secure as it holds 37 seats in the 60-member assembly and enjoys the backing of five MLAs from the Naga People&rsquo;s Front and three independents.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar gave a cryptic reply to Lalu Prasad’s recent offer to rejoin the INDIA alliance. 

Nitish Kumar responds to Lalu Prasad's INDIA bloc offer

Kumar had aligned twice with the RJD, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, in the last one decade.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came up with a cryptic response to RJD president Lalu Prasad's offer to return to the INDIA bloc.
"Kya bol rahe hain (What are you saying)" was all the JD(U) boss said in reply to queries from journalists about Prasad's fresh offer.
Kumar had aligned twice with the RJD, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, in the last one decade.
Prasad's son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav, however, sought to downplay the remarks made by his father, in an interview to a local news channel, claiming that the RJD supremo had merely tried to satisfy the curiosity of the prying media.
Prasad had said, "Our doors are open (for Nitish). He should also unbolt his gates. This would facilitate movement of people from both sides".
The remark, coming in the backdrop of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's stance on projecting the JD(U) supremo as NDA's face in the assembly polls due in less than a year, triggered intense speculations in a section of the media here.
Kumar was approached with queries by journalists at Raj Bhavan, where he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Arif Mohammad Khan as the new governor.
Flanked by Khan and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary (BJP on either side, Kumar folded his hands and smiled when his comments were sought on the offer from Prasad. Pressed further, he asked, "What are you saying".
When a pointed query was made, as to whether the state government would be able to complete its term, Khan intervened and said, "This is not the occasion for a question of this type. Today is a happy day. Let us only talk about good things".
Later, the posse of journalists approached Yadav, a former Deputy CM and the current leader of the opposition, who had also come to attend the function.
The young leader, who had on Wednesday declared that the new year will see "departure" of the NDA government headed by Nitish Kumar, said: "I have already made my stand clear".
When probed further, with reference to the utterances of his father, Yadav said, "What would he do if people like you keep coming to him with the same question? Whatever he said must have been aimed at putting an end to curiosity of you journalists."
Meanwhile, when questions about Prasad were posed to Union minister and former JD(U) president Rajiv Ranjan Singh "Lalan", he snapped.
"The NDA is strong. JD(U) and BJP are united. It is a free society and anybody can say whatever he pleases. It is for Lalu ji to say more on his own utterances", he said.
Lalan was perceived to have grown very close to the RJD supremo when Nitish Kumar was out of NDA. It was rumoured to have been the reason why the de facto JD(U) chief chose to take over as the president of the party.

Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote letters to Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, leaders of NDA partners JDU and TDP, urging them to deeply reflect on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on B R Ambedkar.

Kejriwal urges NDA allies to rethink BJP support over Ambedkar remark

Arvind Kejriwal said people feel that those who love Ambedkar can not support the BJP that "insulted" the architect of India's Constitution.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote letters to Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, leaders of NDA partners JDU and TDP, urging them to deeply reflect on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on B R Ambedkar.
Sharing the letters in X, Kejriwal said people feel that those who love Ambedkar can not support the BJP that "insulted" the architect of India's Constitution, and asked Kumar and Naidu to ponder over it.
Shah's remark on Babasaheb was not only "disrespectful" but also revealed the BJP's perspective towards him and the Constitution, the AAP leader said in the letters to the two chief ministers.
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बीजेपी ने संसद में बाबा साहेब का अपमान किया है। लोगों को लगता है कि बाबा साहेब को चाहने वाले बीजेपी का समर्थन नहीं कर सकते। आप भी इस पर विचार करें। My Letter to Shri N Chandra Babu Naidu ji. <a href="https://t.co/87pKYTfdDY">pic.twitter.com/87pKYTfdDY</a>
&mdash; Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1869614155743088681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"The statement made by Shah in Parliament regarding Babasaheb has left the entire nation stunned. His remark that 'chanting Ambedkar-Ambedkar has become a fashion these days' is not only disrespectful but also reveals the BJP's perspective towards Babasaheb and our Constitution," Kejriwal wrote.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart Naidu's TDP are constituents of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre led by the BJP.
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बीजेपी ने संसद में बाबा साहेब का अपमान किया है। लोगों को लगता है कि बाबा साहेब को चाहने वाले बीजेपी का समर्थन नहीं कर सकते। आप भी इस पर विचार करें। श्री नीतीश कुमार जी को मेरा पत्र। <a href="https://t.co/YLd7lXrqmn">pic.twitter.com/YLd7lXrqmn</a>
&mdash; Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1869614164441985174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"How can the BJP dare to make such a comment against Babasaheb, the Constitution's architect and champion of marginalised rights? This has hurt the sentiments of millions of people across the country," Kejriwal said.
"Babasaheb is not just a leader but the soul of our nation. After this statement by BJP, people expect you to deeply reflect on this issue as well," the former Delhi chief minister implored Kumar and Naidu.

The accusations come amid growing criticism of the Bihar government’s policies, with the opposition intensifying its attacks over governance and financial transparency. 

Tejashwi Yadav Accuses Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of Wasting Billions on Propaganda Amid Governance Failures

The accusations come amid growing criticism of the Bihar government&rsquo;s policies, with the opposition intensifying its attacks over governance and financial transparency.

In a blistering critique, RJD leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of squandering a staggering ₹2.25 billion over just 15 days on promoting his image while the state grapples with severe governance issues. Yadav released a press statement on Tuesday, lambasting Kumar for what he termed as "wasteful spending" of public funds amid rampant unemployment, inflation, and corruption in the state.
Highlighting the alleged misuse of taxpayer money, Yadav claimed that the Bihar government is prioritizing propaganda over addressing the pressing needs of its citizens. "For 20 years, Bihar has been thrown into the flames of wild unemployment, mass exodus, murderous inflation, rampant crime, and institutional corruption by Nitish Kumar&rsquo;s wasteful spending spree," Yadav asserted.
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𝟐𝟐𝟓,𝟕𝟖,𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎/- 𝟐 अरब 𝟐𝟓 करोड़ 𝟕𝟖 लाख रुपए! जी हाँ! आपने सही सुना और ये कैबिनेट नोट भी सही पढ़ा। मात्र 𝟏𝟓 दिनों की यात्रा में अरबों रुपए बिहार के खजाने से मुख्यमंत्री श्री नीतीश कुमार अपने प्रचार प्रसार की बाढ़ में बहाने जा रहे है। 𝟐𝟎 बरस तक बिहार को&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/qSKksRgU8Y">pic.twitter.com/qSKksRgU8Y</a>
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The RJD leader questioned the state&rsquo;s priorities, alleging that students and women are being denied basic facilities while funds are being diverted for self-promotion. "There is nothing on the ground for students and women, but billions of rupees are being looted by officials for propaganda," he said.
Yadav also criticized the government&rsquo;s claims of progress, particularly the implementation of smart meters, as an attempt to mask administrative failures. He pointed to various issues, including widespread corruption, crumbling infrastructure, rising crime, unemployment, and the failure of the state's prohibition policy.
"The pain of livelihoods, hundreds of bridges destroyed due to corruption, uncontrolled crime, unbridled inflation, record-breaking unemployment, administrative chaos, and injustice cannot be concealed," he stated.
Tejashwi accused the government of indulging in what he described as an "election picnic" while the state's citizens suffer. "Nitish Kumar is spending ₹2.25 billion on dialogue around 'zero issues' instead of addressing the real problems plaguing the state," Yadav remarked, adding that the move reflects misplaced priorities and disregard for the welfare of the people.
The accusations come amid growing criticism of the Bihar government&rsquo;s policies, with the opposition intensifying its attacks over governance and financial transparency. As the debate heats up, all eyes are on Nitish Kumar&rsquo;s administration to respond to the allegations.

At the meeting, Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Jha was named as the party's working president.

Nitish Kumar's JDU passes resolution seeking special status for Bihar

At the meeting, Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Jha was named as the party's working president. 

At the meeting, Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Jha was named as the party's working president.

Nitish Kumar-led JDU passed a resolution demanding special status for Bihar at a key meeting in Delhi on Saturday.
Apart from Kumar, the national executive meeting was attended by Union ministers Lalan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur and other party leaders.
At the meeting, Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Jha was named as the party's working president. Jha is said to have a good equation with the BJP leadership.
The BJP ally also demanded stringent action against culprits in exam paper leak cases and called for a strong law to rule out such incidents in the future.
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Tyagi said that there was Nitish was forced to return to the NDA due to ill-treatment by the Congress and other parties and that there was no question of looking back anymore.

INDIA bloc offered Nitish Kumar PM post: JDU leader KC Tyagi

Tyagi said that there was Nitish was forced to return to the NDA due to ill-treatment by the Congress and other parties and that there was no question of looking back anymore.

JDU leader KC Tyagi has claimed that the INDIA bloc had offered Nitish Kumar the prime ministerial post to persuade him to join the group.
Speaking to Indian Express, Tyagi said that the same INDIA bloc that had &ldquo;refused&rdquo; to make Kumar its convenor is now making offers to make him the PM.
Tyagi added that Nitish was forced to return to the NDA due to ill-treatment by the Congress and other parties and that there was no question of looking back anymore.
"We are now a valued partner of the NDA and we will strengthen hands of Narendra Modi, who is all set to become Prime Minister for the third straight term," Tyagi was quoted as saying by Indian Express.
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The statement comes after Nitish Kumar confirmed his support to the BJP-led NDA alliance.

After Shah, Gadkari also seconded the three proposals made by Singh to make Modi the leader of the BJP in Lok Sabha, of the NDA parliamentary party and the BJP parliamentary party.

Nitish Kumar jabs Opposition at NDA meet, vows to work under Modi's leadership

After Shah, Gadkari also seconded the three proposals made by Singh to make Modi the leader of the BJP in Lok Sabha, of the NDA parliamentary party and the BJP parliamentary party.

Narendra Modi on Friday was endorsed as Prime Minister by top NDA leaders at a meeting held in New Delhi.
Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Friday proposed Narendra Modi's name as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party and the proposal was seconded by his party colleagues Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari as well as top NDA leaders.
Senior NDA leaders, including H D Kumaraswamy, Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, also supported the resolutions, paving the way for Modi to become prime minister for the third time.
While speaking after the meeting, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar hit out at the INDIA bloc parties saying 'they have not done anything for the country'. Further, Kumar asserted that the like other NDA leaders his party will also work under Narendra Modi's leadership.
Bihar CM also quipped while speaking that he would have appreciated if the oath-taking ceremony had taken place today itself.
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At a meeting of the NDA parliamentary party here at the central hall of old Parliament house, Singh also credited Modi for expanding the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and said this grouping is not a compulsion but a commitment for the BJP.
After Shah, Gadkari also seconded the three proposals made by Singh to make Modi the leader of the BJP in Lok Sabha, of the NDA parliamentary party and the BJP parliamentary party.
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Though Narendra Modi was unanimously chosen as the leader of the NDA group, Kumar is believed to have told the BJP leader not to delay the government formation.

What Nitish Kumar told Modi during NDA meeting | revealed 

Though Narendra Modi was unanimously chosen as the leader of the NDA group, Kumar is believed to have told the BJP leader not to delay the government formation.

Even as INDIA bloc leaders make a last-ditch attempt to coax Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu into breaking away from the NDA faction, Narendra Modi chaired a key meeting of the alliance leaders to discuss the government formation process in New Delhi on Wednesday.
In the meeting, Naidu and Kumar, who have emerged as kingmakers, were also present.
Though Narendra Modi was unanimously chosen as the leader of the NDA group, Kumar is believed to have told the BJP leader not to delay the government formation.
India Today, quoting sources, reported that Kumar told Modi &ldquo;Jaldi Kijiye."&nbsp;
&ldquo;There should not be any delay in forming the government. We should do it as soon as possible," Kumar reportedly told Modi, according to India Today's sources.&nbsp;
Narendra Modi will reportedly be sworn-in, along with other Cabinet ministers on June 8.&nbsp;
PTI news agency reported that the formalities will be completed quickly to avoid any last-minute uncertainty that could spoil the unity of the NDA alliance.
Twenty-one leaders from 16 parties, including TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, LJP(R) leader Chirag Paswan, JD(S) leader H D Kumarawamy, Jana Sena's Pawan Kalyan, AGP's Atul Bora and NCP's Praful Patel attended the NDA meeting on Wednesday.
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While the INDIA bloc tries to woo TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JDU's Nitish Kumar to defect to their camp, BJP is leaving no stones unturned to ensure that both leaders remain within the NDA flank.

Amid govt formation suspense, Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav board same plane to Delhi  

While the INDIA bloc tries to woo TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JDU's Nitish Kumar to defect to their camp, BJP is leaving no stones unturned to ensure that both leaders remain within the NDA flank.

The BJP's failure to secure a two-thirds majority in the parliament has triggered hectic parlays within the INDIA bloc and NDA group, as both camps try to cobble up numbers for government formation.
While the INDIA bloc tries to woo TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JDU's Nitish Kumar to defect to their camp, Narendra Modi-led BJP is leaving no stones unturned to ensure that both leaders, who hold the key for government formation, remain within the NDA flank.
Meanwhile, a video has emerged showing Kumar and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav boarding the same plane for New Delhi to attend their respective meetings called by the INDIA bloc and NDA.&nbsp;
While Kumar is going to meet top NDA leaders, Tejashwi is meeting with his INDIA bloc partners. &nbsp;
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Did RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday hinted at possible shift of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar? Here's what he said

Political drama in Bihar not over yet? Tejashwi Yadav hints at CM Nitish's possible shift? | Watch

Did RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday hinted at possible shift of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar? Here's what he said

Has RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav hinted at a possible shift of Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar?
While speaking to reporters on May 28 in Patna, Yadav said, 'humare chacha jo hai, pichdo ki rajneeti aur party bachane ke liye koi bhi bada faisla 4 June ke baad le sakte hai.'(Uncle Nitish Kumar could take a big decision after June 4)&nbsp;
One of the reporters asked him whether Kumar will join hands with Yadav after election results, to which, Tejashwi replied by saying that when Nitish Kumar takes a big decision, 'you will see'.
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During a rally in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a gaffe by wishing PM Narendra Modi to become Chief Minister once again instead of Prime Minister.

'May Narendra Modi become CM again': Nitish Kumar's fresh slip of tongue goes viral

During a rally in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a gaffe by wishing PM Narendra Modi to become Chief Minister once again instead of Prime Minister.

In a gaffe, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi to become Chief Minister once again instead of Prime Minister. He said this on May 26 during a rally in Patna in which he was seeking votes for BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad, who is contesting from Patna Sahib constituency.&nbsp;
Nitish Kumar's remark quickly went viral on the internet and left social media users in splits. In his speech, Kumar said, 'It is our wish to win 400 plus seats in the country and may Narendra Modi become Chief Minister again. May the country, Bihar progress.'
Leaders who were present on the stage realised this gaffe and they swiftly reacted to it. One of them even tried to correct CM Nitish Kumar's flub.&nbsp;
Kumar quickly corrected himself and said that he meant Modi would become the Prime Minister and keep moving ahead.&nbsp;
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Bihar CM and JD(U) leader released a new theme song ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. 

Lok Sabha election: JD(U) election song hailing Nitish Kumar out | Watch

Bihar CM and JD(U) leader released a new theme song ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) on Tuesday came out with a theme song for the Lok Sabha polls seeking to project its septuagenarian president as one who could "march ahead and fight".
The colloquial Bihari number 'Badha badha ho, lada lada ho (march ahead and fight) Nitish Kumar' was launched at the JD(U) office here, in the presence of several senior leaders, including Bihar ministers--Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Ashok Chaoudhary and party's Rajya Sabha MPs, Sanjay Jha and Anil Hegde.
Party leaders also flagged off campaign vehicles that will be used by the JD(U) candidates in their respective constituencies during the campaign.
Encomiums are showered, in the song, on Kumar for taking charge of the state when it was "a crown of thorns", and "bringing back the honour that had been lost".
The song highlights the developmental works done by the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar in the state. It also highlights the state government initiatives taken for the upliftment of women and raising the quotas for deprived castes from 50 to 65 per cent in state government jobs and educational institutions.
Talking to reporters, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, said, "With the release of this theme song, the party has formally launched our campaign for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in the state. The theme song highlights how our chief minister has turned dreams of youth and the general public into reality." Lok Sabha elections for the 40 seats in Bihar will be held in seven phases on April 19, 26, May 7, 13, 20, 25, and June 1.
As part of the seat-sharing arrangement in the NDA, the BJP is contesting on 17 seats, JD-U 16, LJP-R of Chirag Paswan five and the HAM-S of former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi and the RLM of former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha one each.
Of the 16 JD(U) candidates, six candidates are from Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and five are from Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs).
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Nitish Kumar will be aiming at a fourth straigh term as an MLC of Bihar when he files re-nomination papers today

Nitish Kumar to file re-nomination for Bihar legislative council today

Nitish Kumar will be aiming at a fourth straigh term as an MLC of Bihar when he files re-nomination papers today

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is seeking re-election to the state legislative council, will file his nomination papers on Tuesday, a senior JD(U) leader said.
Kumar, who heads the JD(U), will be contesting for a fourth consecutive term in the Upper House, to which he first got elected in 2006, a few months after becoming the chief minister.
The JD(U) president's current term ends in May. However, the Election Commission recently announced biennial polls for 11 seats of the Bihar Vidhan Parishad, including the one held by the chief minister.
Of the 11 seats, the JD(U) held four, the largest number for any single party. However, in view of its diminished tally in the assembly, the party is conceding two seats to ally BJP which has grown numerically stronger.
JD(U) leaders said that sitting MLC Khalid Anwar was likely to be considered for a second consecutive term.
The BJP is yet to announce its candidates, though Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, who is also the party's state president, said, "We will contest four seats and leave one for our partner Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM)."
HAM is helmed by former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi, whose son Santosh Suman is a minister in the Nitish Kumar cabinet and happens to be among those whose legislative council term ends in two months.
In 2018, Suman had won the seat with help from the HAM's then ally RJD.
Two of the seats, for which elections are due, were held by the RJD's Rabri Devi, a former chief minister and at present the leader of the opposition in the legislative council, and Ram Chandra Purve, who is the deputy chairman of the the Upper House.
One seat was held by Prem Chandra Mishra of Congress.
Meanwhile, Samrat Choudhary cryptically added, "Seven is the minimum number of seats that the NDA will contest. If the need arises, we may fight for more."
The statement came in the backdrop of seven MLAs of the RJD and Congress joining the BJP, which has fuelled speculations that more may jump ship and join the ruling coalition.
Filing of nominations will come to a close on March 11, and the last date for the withdrawal is March 14. Voting is scheduled for March 21.&nbsp;
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Nitish Kumar took potshots at former Bihar chief minister Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi as he defended the new NDA govt led by him in the state. 

Bihar trust vote: with Tejashwi Yadav present, Nitish Kumar takes potshots at Lalu, Rabri

Nitish Kumar begins defence of NDA govt led by him
Nitish Kumar takes potshots at Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi
Nitish: Lalu, Rabri ruled for 15 yrs but what happened?

Nitish Kumar took potshots at former Bihar chief minister Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi as he defended the new NDA govt led by him in the state.&nbsp;

Nitish Kumar begins defence of NDA govt led by him
Nitish Kumar takes potshots at Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi
Nitish: Lalu, Rabri ruled for 15 yrs but what happened?

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar won the floor test in the state assembly on Monday even as the RJD-led opposition stage a walkout before the vote.

Nitish Kumar wins Bihar floor test, RJD-led opposition walks out before vote

Nitish Kumar wins Bihar floor test,
RJD-led opposition walks out before vote
No votes against Nitish Kumar in floor test

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar won the floor test in the state assembly on Monday even as the RJD-led opposition stage a walkout before the vote.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar won the floor test in the state assembly on Monday even as the RJD-led opposition stage a walkout before the vote. While the Nitish Kumar led NDA govt received 129 votes in its favour, no votes were cast against it. According to reports 5 RJD MLAs defected and voted for Nitish Kumar. The chief minister had moved a confidence motion after he brokes ties with the RJD and joined hands with the BJP.&nbsp;

Speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary, from Rashtriya Janata Dal, resigned in response to a no-confidence motion moved against him by the ruling coalition. 

Speaker removed ahead of Bihar trust vote, NDA confident of win

Speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary, from Rashtriya Janata Dal, was removed with 125 members of the 243-strong assembly voting in favour of the no-confidence motion moved against him.

Speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary, from Rashtriya Janata Dal, was removed with 125 members of the 243-strong assembly voting in favour of the no-confidence motion moved against him.

The Bihar assembly on Monday passed a resolution for the removal of RJD leader Awadh Bihari Chaudhary as the Speaker of the House, ahead of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led NDA government's trust vote.
Chaudhary, who had refused to step down despite his party losing power a fortnight ago, was removed with 125 members of the 243-strong assembly voting in favour of the no-confidence motion moved against him by the ruling NDA.
Only 112 members voted against the motion.
Earlier, Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari, who was in the Chair, had sought to declare the no-confidence motion as passed through voice vote, but agreed to a headcount following vociferous protests from the RJD.
A new Speaker is likely to be elected by the House after the completion of the government's trust vote.&nbsp;
The NDA, which includes JD(U), BJP, former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi&rsquo;s Hindustani Awam Morcha and an Independent, has a combined strength of 128 MLAs in the 243-strong assembly, six more than the majority mark.
The 'Mahagathbandhan' has a combined strength of 114 MLAs, eight short of the majority mark, but claims that while all its legislators were firmly intact, quite a few in the NDA camp were unhappy over the sudden change of tack by JD(U) and BJP and might turn the tables on the new government.
In a show of solidarity, notwithstanding the sudden loss of power, a number of legislators belonging to the 'Mahagathbandhan', which comprises RJD, Congress, CPI(ML), CPI and CPI(M), have been staying at the residence of the coalition&rsquo;s leader Tejashwi Yadav, who lost the deputy CM&rsquo;s post as a result of Kumar&rsquo;s abrupt parting of ways.

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