New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised veteran journalist-turned-politician Harivansh Narayan Singh following his nomination to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, calling his contributions to journalism and public life “invaluable”.In a post on X, the Prime Minister congratulated Harivansh and wrote, “Harivansh Ji has made invaluable contributions to journalism and public life. He is a respected intellectual and thinker. Through his deep insights …
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New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar after he took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “His commitment to good governance has been appreciated everywhere. He has made an indelible contribution to the development of Bihar.”He further praised Nitish Kumar for being “one of the most experienced leaders in the country”.The Prime Minister expressed happiness at Kumar’s return t…
Shimla, April 10 (IANS) In a significant development in the pending Rajya Sabha election petition, BJP leader and Member of Parliament Harsh Mahajan has secured a major legal relief with the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday, dismissing an application filed by senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.Advocate Vikrant Thakur, representing Mahajan, told the media that Singhvi had challenged the necessity of witness examination and cross-examination in the matter, arguing that the case did …
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Senior leaders of the Janata Dal (United) on Friday strongly backed Nitish Kumar, asserting that his governance model will continue to guide the state even as he embarks on a new parliamentary role as a Rajya Sabha member.Speaking on the development, JD(U) Bihar State President Umesh Singh Kushwaha said, “In Bihar, our leader has drawn a long line of development, and under his leadership, the government is functioning effectively. The ‘Nitish model’ will continue…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Nitish Kumar on Friday took the oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant shift in his long political career.He had arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, accompanied by Sanjay Jha and Vijay Kumar Choudhary, to complete the necessary formalities related to his induction into the Upper House of Parliament.With this development, Nitish Kumar has joined a select group of leaders in the country who have served in all four legislative bodies — the State Legislative…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has tendered his resignation with immediate effect to President Droupadi Murmu, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure amid ongoing impeachment proceedings.In his letter, Justice Varma said, “I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive,” adding that “it is with deep anguish” that he was stepping down from the office of a Judge of the High Court o…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday nominated senior Janata Dal (United) leader Harivansh to the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term of six years, extending his tenure in the Rajya Sabha until 2032. The decision puts an end to speculation regarding Harivansh’s continuation in Parliament, especially after reports that he might vacate his seat to accommodate JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar on one of the party’s allotted seats. Kumar is expected to take the oath as a Mem…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Amid strong indications that Nitish Kumar is set to transition to national politics by taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member, supporters of the Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) have launched an emotional appeal urging him not to leave Bihar. A poster campaign led by JD(U) worker Krishna Patel has surfaced across party offices and various locations in Patna.The poster features images of Nitish Kumar, his son Nishant Kumar, and JD(U) state President Umesh Kushwaha.The message on the…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) Chief Nitish Kumar will take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Both Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary arrived in the national capital on Thursday and are likely to attend the oath-taking event.Following his election to the Rajya Sabha, Kumar resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) on March 30.On Thursday, Nitish Kumar arrived in New Delhi and later confirmed that he would …
Patna, April 9 (IANS) In a major political development, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, signalling an imminent leadership transition in the state. Nitish Kumar arrived in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon and later confirmed that he would soon resign as Chief Minister.Speaking to reporters, he explained the reasoning behind his move, “I have accomplished a lot of work in Bihar. Now I felt that I should remain here, and that is…