Patna, July 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president and former Bihar Chief Minister, Lalu Prasad Yadav, departed for New Delhi on Monday for advanced medical treatment after recently experiencing health complications.He was accompanied by his wife and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, his daughter and Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti.Speaking to the media before leaving Patna, Misa Bharti said that Lalu Yadav’s condition had improved and that he would continue treatment under the supervision of…
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Patna, July 20 (IANS) A political controversy erupted on the opening day of the Bihar Legislature’s Monsoon Session after Opposition parties accused the NDA government of saffronising special government schools by painting them orange.Leaders of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and AIMIM strongly criticised the move, alleging that the government was attempting to inject religious symbolism into the education system.RJD MLA Bhai Virendra, who arrived to attend the Assembly proceedings, launched a s…
Patna, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi has unveiled statues of his parents and ancestors at his ancestral residence in Mahkar village, under the Atri Assembly constituency in Bihar’s Gaya district. The ceremony turned emotional as the veteran leader on Friday broke down while paying tribute to his family members.The event was attended by his son and Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman, senior leaders of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM)…
Patna, July 17 (IANS) Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the upcoming Legislative Assembly session and the Bankipur Assembly by-election. In view of these crucial political engagements, the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has temporarily suspended its Janata Darbar (public grievance hearing) programme held at the party’s state office.According to a notice issued on Friday by State JD-U President Umesh Singh Kushwaha, the Janata Darbar will remain suspended from July 18 to August 2.The…
Patna, July 17 (IANS) Amid growing political speculation over his alleged proximity to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP from Aurangabad, Abhay Kushwaha, has categorically denied rumours of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing a press conference, Kushwaha reaffirmed his commitment to the RJD and its leadership, stating that he remains firmly with Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav.Clarifying the controversy surrounding his recent meeting with …
Patna, July 17 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) President Upendra Kushwaha launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, alleging that the opposition party is weakening due to its leadership and internal developments. Speaking to party workers in Rohtas, Kushwaha questioned Tejashwi Yadav’s public absence during a politically significant period, particularly when the Bankipur Assembly by-election is underway.He s…
Patna, July 17 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national president and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was admitted to the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna on Friday after his health reportedly deteriorated suddenly. According to hospital sources, he was rushed to IGIMS after experiencing complications earlier in the day. A specialised team of doctors has been assigned to monitor his condition and provide necessary medical care.His wife and former Bihar…
Patna, July 16 (IANS) Senior Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and party spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari on Thursday resigned from all his organisational posts, alleging that dedicated party workers are no longer respected within the party. Announcing his resignation, Tiwari accused the party leadership of ignoring the concerns of loyal members and claimed that repeated attempts to raise internal issues went unaddressed.He said that he had voiced his concerns before State RJD President Mangani La…
Patna, July 16 (IANS) The district administration has completed all arrangements for the 2026 by‑election to the 182‑Bankipur Assembly constituency, with polling to be conducted under enhanced security and monitoring. Patna District Magistrate‑cum‑Returning Officer Kundan Kumar and Senior Superintendent of Police Karthikeya Sharma said logistical and security preparations have been finalised to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.The Bankipur constituency has 3,79,616 registered v…
Patna, July 13 (IANS) The Bankipur Assembly by-election witnessed a major political show of strength on the final day of nominations as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha Bharti filed his nomination papers at the Patna Collectorate in the presence of senior leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The nomination programme saw the participation of several prominent NDA leaders, including CM Samrat Chaudhary, BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi, and other alliance l…