Patna, June 5 (IANS) The Bihar government’s decision to revise the security arrangements for several members of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family following a fresh review of threat assessments and existing security protocols has triggered a political debate in the state, with the opposition alleging that the move is politically motivated.Reacting to the development, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya criticised the government in a post on social media platform X.She alleged that th…
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Patna, June 3 (IANS) The political dispute surrounding the government bungalow at 10 Circular Road, currently occupied by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, continues to intensify, with fresh remarks from members of the ruling alliance adding fuel to the controversy. On Wednesday, Bihar’s Higher Education and Law Minister Sanjay Singh Tiger urged Rabri Devi to vacate the government residence and move into the alternative accommodation allotted to her by the state government.Addressing the…
Patna, June 1 (IANS) The political controversy surrounding the government bungalow at 10 Circular Road in Patna has intensified, with a sharp exchange of allegations between the ruling NDA and the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The dispute centres on former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi’s continued occupancy of the residence despite notices issued by the state government directing her to vacate the premises.The bungalow has been allotted to Bihar’s Minister for Dairy, Fisheries and A…
Patna, May 30 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the government bungalow at 10 Circular Road in Patna has intensified, with leaders of the ruling NDA and the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) trading sharp accusations over the issue. The dispute escalated after former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, reportedly refused to vacate the residence despite receiving notices from the state government.Reacting strongly to Rabri Devi’s stand,…
Patna, May 27 (IANS) Jan Suraaj convener Prashant Kishor has announced that his party will contest the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election, directly challenging the BJP in what has long been regarded as one of the party’s strongest urban bastions in Bihar.Addressing a public meeting in Sheohar, Prashant Kishor asserted that for the past four to five decades, a single political family associated with the BJP had dominated Bankipur politics, while parties such as the RJD and Congress had repeat…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of oppressing Hindus in West Bengal while the party was in power in the state. Moreover, he alleged that the Congress has become a “party of abuses”.Speaking to IANS regarding the FIR registered against Uttar Pradesh Congress Chief Ajay Rai, Poonawalla said: “Congress has become a party of abuses instead of Gandhian values.”Referring to the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s “traito…
Patna, May 24 (IANS) A meeting between Bhojpuri film star and singer Khesari Lal Yadav and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin has triggered intense political speculation in Bihar, with discussions emerging over whether the popular entertainer may be preparing to shift political loyalties from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) to the BJP. The buzz intensified on Saturday after photos of the meeting surfaced publicly, leading to widespread speculation across political circles and soci…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Congress and the Samajwadi Party, on Friday, criticised Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over his ‘ask caste’ remark regarding encounters in the state. However, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) hit back, asserting criminals don’t have any caste.Taking a jibe at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s allegation that “caste-based encounters” were being carried out in Bihar, CM Choudhary had said: “Some people are now saying that if a police encounter happens, the polic…
Patna, May 21 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday sharply criticised the NDA government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over police action on candidates protesting for the release of vacancies under the TRE‑4 teacher recruitment drive.In a social media post, Tejashwi accused the government of betraying and unjustly treating Bihar’s youth and questioned the use of police force against job aspirants.The RJD leader said the youth were merely reminding the gov…
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition and RJD National Executive President Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bihar government led by Samrat Choudhary, alleging a complete failure in ensuring women’s safety in the state. Addressing the media at his official residence in Patna, Yadav said that even after over a month since the formation of the new government, incidents of crimes against women—including rape, murder, and assault—continue unabated.“It ha…