Patna, April 2 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, accusing him of maligning Bihar for electoral gains.Paswan alleged that Tejashwi Yadav, during his visits to other states, portrays Bihar as the poorest state in the country and questioned why he does not explain who is responsible for such a situation.He squarely blamed the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its leadership for the state’s backwardness.Paswan furthe…
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Patna, March 24 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified once again, with fresh indications that the long-standing rift between Union Minister Chirag Paswan and his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras may be nearing an end.Speculation gained momentum after a video surfaced showing a rare interaction between the two leaders.The meeting occurred when Chirag Paswan visited his village Mantri Tola in Shaharbanni, under Alauli block in Khagaria district, to pay tribute to his late uncle, Arjun Pasw…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday hit out at Mamata Banerjee over her recent remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging political leaders to maintain decorum during the election season.“It is election time, and care must be taken that the dignity of language is not violated. During the Bihar elections, we saw how even the Prime Minister’s mother was abused. The opposition, in its desperation to win elections, is willing to stoop to any level and lose…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) On Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming the longest-serving head of government in the country, Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed his admiration for the milestone, saying it reflects not only the Prime Minister’s leadership but also the trust and faith of the people of India.Speaking to reporters, Chirag Paswan said: “I would like to specially acknowledge that this achievement of our Prime Minister is not just his personal accomplishment — it belongs to every c…
Patna, March 9 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified amid speculation about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar possibly moving to the Rajya Sabha. In this backdrop, posters demanding that Chirag Paswan be made the next Chief Minister have appeared on the streets of Patna.The posters were put up by Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) district president Imam Ghazali.The posters, which showed Chirag Paswan with a crown on his head, were printed with slogans such as, “Crown him, only then will B…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over its alleged treatment of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his party, Janata Dal (United), claiming the BJP systematically weakened JD(U) within the NDA alliance. His remarks came as Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, sparking fresh political speculation in Bihar.Raj alleged that the BJP had deliberately reduced the political strength of Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) over the yea…
Patna, March 5 (IANS) As Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is seeking a Rajya Sabha seat have sharply divided the political spectrum across Bihar, with criticism from some quarters and support from NDA allies. Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) founder and former Bihar Minister Mukesh Sahani, on Thursday, described Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha election as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) political conspiracy.”This is the BJP’s true nature,” Sahani said, adding: “During the elections, we had already…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Festive fervour marked Holi celebrations at BJP offices across several states on Monday, with senior leaders participating in Holi Milan Samaroh events and extending greetings to party workers and citizens.In the national Capital, a Holi Milan Samaroh was organised at the Delhi BJP state office, attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, MP Manoj Tiwari and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, along with several senior party leaders and workers. The gathering saw leaders…
Patna, Feb 25 (IANS) The Opposition on Wednesday intensified its attack on the Bihar government over alleged large-scale liquor smuggling despite prohibition in the state, while also condemning the recent lathi charge on protesting Chowkidars and Dafadars in Patna.Speaking to the media, RJD MLA Bhai Virendra alleged that prohibition exists “only on paper” and that the illegal sale of liquor, including spurious liquor, continues unchecked across the state.He claimed that large consignments of…
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the elections for five Rajya Sabha seats, which are being seen as significant in the context of the polls to the 37-seats across 10 states.Of the five Bihar seats, the terms of three NDA MPs and two Grand Alliance MPs are set to expire, making the contest strategically important for both alliances.Amid this churn, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has reminded the NDA leadership of an earlier assurance made to his party…