Patna, July 5 (IANS) The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was observing its 30th foundation day on Sunday, commemorating three decades since its formation by Lalu Prasad Yadav on July 5, 1997. Although the party formally celebrated its foundation day on July 1 this year, Lalu Prasad issued a special message to the people of Bihar on the occasion, recalling the party’s journey and outlining its political vision.In a message shared on social media, Lalu Prasad Yadav said that July 5 holds special sign…
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Patna, July 4 (IANS) Political posters supporting former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have surfaced outside the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) office in Patna on Saturday, renewing the demand that he be conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. The posters have also drawn attention for describing Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar’s son, as the future leader of Bihar.The posters praised Nitish Kumar’s nearly two decades of leadership in Bihar, portraying his tenure as a landmark perio…
Patna, June 22 (IANS) At a conference organised by the BJP for the Extremely Backward Class (EBC) community in Patna, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary strongly defended the NDA government’s policies and launched political attacks on the opposition.Beginning his address with slogans in support of Karpoori Thakur, Samrat Choudhary described himself as a representative and protector of Bihar’s Extremely Backward Classes.He stated that as long as he remained in public life, no harm would come to the …
Patna, April 27 (IANS) Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary visited his ancestral village, Kewta, in Samastipur district on Monday, marking his first visit since assuming office. The occasion turned into a celebratory event as villagers extended a grand welcome, raising slogans in his support and creating an atmosphere of a festival across the locality.Addressing the gathering, Vijay Kumar Choudhary stated that despite the change in leadership, the NDA government under Chief Min…
Patna, March 18 (IANS) JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday clarified that K.C. Tyagi’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the party’s policies. Speaking to IANS, Neeraj Kumar said, “K.C. Tyagi has not resigned due to any differences with the party’s policies. He has expressed great respect for Nitish Kumar and now wishes to be active in the politics of Uttar Pradesh.”He further added that Tyagi may have been in discussions with political parties in Uttar Pradesh,…
Patna, Feb 17 (IANS) On the 38th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that Karpoori Thakur’s ideas and aspirations must be carried from Bihar to Delhi and reach every household in the country. Addressing a large gathering of party leaders and workers at Patna’s Bapu Auditorium, Tejashwi Yadav said the RJD is carrying forward the legacy of Karpoori Thakur and Lalu Prasad Yadav by strengthening so…
Patna, Feb 17 (IANS) Political activity has intensified in the state capital, Patna, ahead of a major program of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to observe the death anniversary of socialist icon Karpoori Thakur. Separate teams of the Patna Municipal Corporation on Tuesday began removing RJD flags and banners installed at the Income Tax roundabout and other places in Patna, triggering outrage among party workers.The action was taken just ahead of the RJD event, during which the party has called l…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday led the nation in paying tributes to Bharat Ratna awardee and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary, remembering him as a true people’s leader who dedicated his life to social justice and public service.Posting on X, the Vice President said, “On the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur Ji, I offer my humble respects and respectful tribute to him. As a true people’s leader, he ded…
Patna, Jan 24 (IANS) RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha, speaking to the media at Patna Airport on Saturday, sharply criticised both the central and Bihar governments, arguing that the collapse of law and order in Bihar, exemplified by the recent NEET aspirant case, demands urgent accountability. He also countered remarks made by BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the issue.Strongly objecting to Rajiv Pratap Rudy’s statement that crime rises …
Patna, Jan 24 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday broke his self-imposed “100-day silence” to launch a sharp attack on the central government and the ruling alliance in Bihar.Following his defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Tejashwi returned to Patna on January 11 after a prolonged absence and announced that he would refrain from commenting on the new government for 100 days. Speaking to the media at Patna Airport at the time,…