Patna, April 2 (IANS) A fresh round of political speculation has emerged in Bihar after RJD MLA Faisal Rahman met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday, days after abstaining from voting in the Rajya Sabha elections held on March 16. Rahman, who represents the Dhaka constituency, was among the legislators whose absence proved crucial, as the RJD candidate lost the election.Apart from him, three Congress MLAs had also abstained, impacting the final outcome.Sharing details of the meetin…
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Patna, March 30 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, alleged on Monday that Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, resigned from his post as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) under pressure from the BJP.Reacting to the development, Tejashwi said that while it is customary for a leader elected to another legislative body to resign from their earlier position, the situation in Nitish Kumar’s case appears different.“This is not just a procedural matter. The decision has been ta…
Patna, March 27 (IANS) A significant constitutional and political development is unfolding in Bihar following Nitish Kumar’s election to the Rajya Sabha. After receiving his certificate of election on March 16, Nitish Kumar is now bound by constitutional provisions that require him to resign from one of his legislative memberships within 14 days.If he fails to do so, his Rajya Sabha membership would stand forfeited.This has fueled strong speculation that he may resign from the Bihar Leg…
Patna, March 25 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, visited Gaighat in Muzaffarpur on Wednesday to meet the family of Jagatveer Rai, the elderly man who was killed during a police raid. After expressing condolences, he launched a sharp attack on the Nitish Kumar government and local administration.Without naming anyone directly, Tejashwi alleged that the accused Sub-Inspector is being shielded by a prominent Janata Dal (United) leader, whom he described as some…
Patna, March 25 (IANS) Congress MLA Manohar Prasad Singh has submitted his reply to the party’s disciplinary committee chairman, Kapildev Prasad Yadav, after being served a notice for remaining absent during voting in the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections held in the Bihar Assembly.In his written response, Singh, an MLA from the Manihari Assembly constituency, raised serious objections over the alleged involvement of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in support of the Grand Alliance …
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday criticised the functioning of constitutional institutions, alleging that key positions such as Chief Ministers and Governors are being changed overnight, which undermines democratic principles. Her remarks came amid political discussions surrounding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha and the reshuffling of some governors.Speaking to IANS, Chaturvedi said that constitutional posts were incre…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) As Bihar prepares for the Rajya Sabha elections, the state could soon witness the beginning of a new political chapter after nearly two decades dominated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The veteran leader will now enter the Rajya Sabha, relinquishing the Chief Minister’s post, triggering speculation about the future direction of the Janata Dal-United — and the possible rise of his son within the party’s politics.Nitish Kumar, who took oath for a record 10th term as …
Patna, March 3 (IANS) After the announcement of three NDA candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, state BJP president Sanjay Saraogi expressed confidence that the alliance will secure victory on all five seats. The BJP central leadership on Tuesday announced Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar Ram as party candidates.Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) named its national president Upendra Kushwaha as an NDA-supported candidate.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Saraogi said that t…
Patna, Feb 25 (IANS) Bihar Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary has made it clear that the prohibition law will remain in force, ruling out any possibility of rollback despite growing demands from some National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders for a review of its implementation.Since the NDA’s landslide victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, speculation had intensified over the future of Bihar’s prohibition law, with sections within the ruling alliance raising concerns ov…
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Friday joined the proceedings of the House after several days and attacked the Nitish government over various issues.Before entering the House, he spoke to reporters and launched a scathing attack on the state government, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in Bihar.Tejashwi said incidents of extortion, murder, rape, and other crimes are “continuously rising” in the state.He alleged that spirit of …