Latest Janata Dal(United) News & Updates

Patna, May 21 (IANS) A local Janata Dal(United) leader was killed in Bihar’s Supaul district on Thursday after an overspeeding car allegedly carrying illicit liquor from Nepal ran over him while attempting to escape from police.The deceased, identified as Manoj Kumar, was a local grocery shop owner and associated with Janata Dal (United).The incident occurred in the Ratanpura police station area, triggering outrage and tension in the locality.According to eyewitnesses, police were pursuing a v…

Patna, April 8 (IANS) In a major political development in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10.State Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary confirmed that Nitish Kumar will travel to New Delhi on April 9 and take oath in the Rajya Sabha on April 10.Following this, he will step down as Chief Minister, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the state.Chaudhary stated that after Nitish Kumar’s resignation, all c…

Patna, March 8 (IANS) Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is set to formally join the Janata Dal(United) on Sunday afternoon in Patna, marking his entry into active politics. The joining ceremony is scheduled at 1 p.m. at the party office in the presence of senior leaders, including JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha.Ahead of the event, posters welcoming Nishant Kumar have appeared across parts of the city, while security arrangements have been tightened a…

Patna, March 6 (IANS) The decision to send Nitish Kumar to the Rajya Sabha and remove him from the post of Chief Minister of Bihar has triggered strong reactions within the Janata Dal(United).Party workers have been expressing anger ever since discussions began about Nitish Kumar’s nomination to the Upper House of Parliament.On Friday, protests were witnessed outside the JD(U) office in Patna, where angry workers resorted to sloganeering.Walls near the party office were also painted with sloga…

Patna, March 5 (IANS) Amid intense political developments in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections.All five candidates, including Nitin Nabin, Shivesh Kumar Ram, and Upendra Kushwaha of the ruling alliance, also submitted their nominations on the same day.Several senior NDA leaders were present during the filing process, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Patna from New Delhi for the occasion.While the nomina…

Patna, March 5 (IANS) In a dramatic development in Bihar politics, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his candidature for the Rajya Sabha. Reacting to the development on Thursday, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that Kumar was moving to the Upper House of his own free will and not under any pressure. Giriraj Singh also criticised the Opposition, accusing them of hypocrisy over their reactions to the development.Speaking to IANS, Singh said, “He will go, and he is going of his own will. Wh…

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Congress party on Thursday described Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s announcement to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections as a betrayal of the people of Bihar, asserting that the NDA sought votes from them by projecting him as the CM.Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Udit Raj said that Nitish Kumar’s decision reflects a betrayal of the people who supported him.“Nitish Kumar is going to betray the people. He became a leader because of the Economically …

Patna, March 5 (IANS) In a dramatic development in Bihar politics, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has put all speculation to rest by announcing his candidature for the Rajya Sabha.Taking to the social media platform X, Nitish Kumar addressed the people of the state, writing that for more than two decades, they have consistently reposed trust and support in him, enabling him to serve Bihar with dedication.He credited the people’s faith for Bihar’s progress and enhanced respect at the national le…

Patna, Jan 14 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday attended a Dahi-Chura feast organised by Janata Dal(United) MLA Ratnesh Sada on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.During the event, Ratnesh Sada felicitated the Chief Minister by presenting him with a shawl and a bouquet.Several senior leaders of the party and ministers were present at the gathering, reflecting the political and social significance of the occasion.Among those in attendance were JD(U) National Working President San…