Patna, Feb 11 (IANS) Political tensions escalated in Bihar on Wednesday as several Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs), led by Leader of the Opposition Rabri Devi, staged a protest against the Nitish Kumar-led government outside the Bihar Legislative Council.The protesting RJD MLCs gathered at the entrance of the Council holding posters bearing slogans accusing the Chief Minister of intimidating opposition members and running a corrupt administration.The posters …
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Patna, Feb 10 (IANS) Bihar’s Leader of the Opposition and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President Tejashwi Yadav returned to Patna from Delhi on Tuesday. He was seen arriving at Patna Airport in a wheelchair, drawing public attention.Speaking to the media, Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, alleging that the Chief Minister’s recent conduct in the Bihar Legislative Council reflects a deteriorating situation in the state.Referring to Nitish Kum…
Patna, Feb 9 (IANS) The political temperature in Bihar escalated sharply on Monday after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar referred to former Chief Minister Rabri Devi as a “girl” during proceedings in the Bihar Legislative Council.The remark triggered strong reactions from the opposition, with Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launching a personal and political attack on the Chief Minister.Taking to social media platform X, Tejashwi Yadav accused Nitish Kumar of possessing what he described…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Monday pleaded innocence in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and expressed his willingness to face trial. Appearing before the Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue, Tejashwi Yadav pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption, cheating and criminal conspiracy and opted to contest the case on merits.Earlier, on January 29, the trial court had granted perm…
Patna, Feb 8 (IANS) Tej Pratap Yadav, national president of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Sunday strongly denied rumours circulating on social media claiming that he has become a father. Calling the allegations completely false and baseless, Tej Pratap warned that he would take the matter to court and would not spare those responsible for spreading what he termed a conspiracy to defame him.Addressing a press conference, the former Bihar ministe…
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Saturday felicitated Tejashwi Yadav after being appointed as the party’s National Working President. Tejashwi Yadav was officially given charge at a function held at the RJD office, where party supporters also felicitated him with a silver crown, symbolising the leadership transition.The decision is widely seen as a generational shift within the RJD and a strategic move to strengthen the party ahead of upcoming electoral battles.Tejashwi Ya…
Patna, Feb 5 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary on Thursday launched a sharp attack on RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, accusing the party of promoting dynastic politics and lacking internal democracy. Targeting the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s leadership structure, Choudhary said there was no place for democracy within the RJD and alleged that the party now revolves entirely around Lalu Yadav’s son’s affection.He questioned the future of the party, comparing…
Patna, Feb 5 (IANS) The third day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s budget session witnessed sharp political exchanges as the House took up discussion on the Governor’s address.Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led government, accusing it of neglect, false claims, and weakening democratic values.Participating in the debate, Tejashwi Yadav said that despite several Governors changing over the last 11 years, the content of the Governor’s…
Patna, Feb 5 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Nitish government over various issues, including the law and order situation, prompting strong counterattacks.Speaking in the House, RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the Bihar government “suffers” from two issues – “false praise and complete negligence.”Questioning the law-and-order situation, he said, “The government’s sleep is not even disturbed by the cries of…
Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) After Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s opening address in the Bihar Assembly on Monday, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Nitish government, dismissing the Governor’s speech as a routine exercise.“Many governors have come and gone, but the governor only says what the government writes for him. He simply reads what the officials and the government put before him,” Tejashwi Yadav said.Calling the address a mere formality, Tejashwi claimed tha…