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 …
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Ranchi, June 19 (IANS) After sharp exchange of words among INDIA Bloc allies in Jharkhand over the defeat of Congress Rajya Sabha candidate in Thursday’s polls, the CPI(ML) Liberation shot off a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday. In the letter, CPI(ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has sought his intervention to halt what he described as “unsubstantiated statements” by Congress leaders in the state.Bhattacharya stated that both CPI(ML) MLAs voted in favour…
Ranchi, June 18 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Maxist-Leninist-Liberation (CPI-ML) on Thursday strongly denied allegations of cross-voting in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections, after the Congress accused its alliance partners of contributing to the defeat of the party’s candidate, Pranav Jha.The controversy erupted after Jharkhand Congress in-charge K. Raju alleged that legislators from the RJD and the CPI-ML had “betrayed” the Congress, resulting in the victory of NDA-backed Independent …
Patna, June 11 (IANS) The candidates who were elected unopposed as Members of Legislative Council (MLC) in Bihar, expressed gratitude to the respective party leadership for trusting them with the opportunity. Minister Nishant Kumar exhibited confidence that he will work towards keeping up the JD-U supremo and former Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar’s legacy of developmental works.All ten candidates who filed nominations for the Bihar Legislative Council elections — including nine vacant seats and o…
Patna, June 9 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the recent changes to the security arrangements of RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi intensified on Tuesday, with Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav launching a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary upon his arrival in Patna from Delhi. Tejashwi Yadav arrived at Patna airport along with his father, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti.The leaders subsequently left for Rabri …
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Tuesday criticised the government’s decision to reduce the number of subsidised LPG cylinder refills available under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from nine per year to four, with some quipping that it should now be renamed the “Andhkaar Scheme”. Talking to IANS, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said the decision reflected the government’s failure to sustain welfare support for citizens.”What this means is that PM Modi first took over Cong…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) On the final day for filing nominations for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections, all nine candidates of the NDA alliance, including Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar, submitted their nomination papers at the Legislative Assembly.Nishant Kumar arrived at the Assembly, accompanied by JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha.Speaking to the media after filing his nomination, Kumar said, “I have come to file my nomination as a Legislative Council member. I am grateful for …
Ranchi, June 8 (IANS) Candidates of the ruling INDIA bloc on Monday filed their nominations for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand, scheduled to be held on June 18.Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) nominee Baijnath Ram and Congress candidate Pranav Jha reached the Assembly along with top alliance leaders and MLAs to submit their nomination papers.Chief Minister Hemant Soren was present on the occasion, along with Congress central observer and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Ba…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) Reacting to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)’s decision to officially boycott the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday said the Opposition alliance lacks unity and is driven solely by political self-interest. Speaking to IANS, Giriraj Singh said, “This is a game. There is no unity among them. What Congress has done with the DMK can only be described as betrayal, a breach of trust. They fought elections together, Rahul Gandhi campaigned a…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) Political tensions in Bihar have intensified after former Chief Minister Rabri Devi sent back all security personnel deployed at her official residence following the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary government’s decision to withdraw the Z+ security cover provided to her and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav.According to party sources, Rabri Devi, expressing her displeasure over the decision, directed that all security personnel assigned to both her and Lalu Prasad Yadav be withdr…