Patna, May 16 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed a source-based media report claiming that the government was considering imposing a levy on foreign travel, the BJP on Saturday urged caution. Speaking to IANS, Dilip Kumar Jaiswal said, “The Prime Minister has already clarified the matter. PM Modi has appealed to all citizens of the country regarding the ongoing concerns related to the dollar and gold markets, urging them to remain alert and cautious in order to keep India’s eco…
Latest Vijay Kumar Choudhary News & Updates
Patna, May 12 (IANS) A day after launching the “Sahyog” portal and helpline number ‘1100’, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government on Tuesday inaugurated a public hearing programme at the office of Janata Dal-United (JD-U). Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, along with Minister Sheela Kumari Mandal, personally heard grievances from citizens during the programme.Vijay Choudhary said that while public hearings have been conducted in the past, the initiative will now be implemen…
Patna, May 8 (IANS) A major political development unfolded in Bihar on Thursday as the NDA government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary underwent a massive Cabinet expansion at Gandhi Maidan.In a grand ceremony attended by top national and state leaders, a total of 32 ministers took oath of office and secrecy, following which the allocation of portfolios was officially announced.One of the most significant decisions in the new Cabinet was the appointment of Nishant Kumar as Bihar’s new He…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Ahead of the Bihar Cabinet expansion on May 7, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday welcomed reports of former Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U supremo Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar joining the state Cabinet.Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi told reporters that, being a member of the NDA, he will welcome the move if Nishant Kumar is appointed as a Minister in the Bihar Cabinet.Over allegations of dynasty politics, he said: “So many members of Lalu Yadav’s…
Patna, May 2 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has left Patna for New Delhi to attend a series of crucial meetings with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s top leadership. During his visit, he is scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin, and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde.Discussions during these meetings are expected to revolve around the much-anticipated cabinet expansion in Bihar.Sources i…
Patna, April 27 (IANS) Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary visited his ancestral village, Kewta, in Samastipur district on Monday, marking his first visit since assuming office. The occasion turned into a celebratory event as villagers extended a grand welcome, raising slogans in his support and creating an atmosphere of a festival across the locality.Addressing the gathering, Vijay Kumar Choudhary stated that despite the change in leadership, the NDA government under Chief Min…
Patna, April 25 (IANS) After securing the vote of confidence in the Bihar Assembly, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reached 1, Anee Marg, his official residence, on Saturday to pay a courtesy visit to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Union Minister and JD-U Lok Sabha MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh was also present during the meeting, which lasted for about 20 minutes.While the exact details of the discussion have not been disclosed, it is widely speculated that the talks revolved aro…
Patna, April 24 (IANS) During the confidence vote debate in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary emerged as one of the government’s most assertive voices, forcefully defending both the leadership of Samrat Choudhary and the controversial liquor prohibition policy.He invoked the post-2020 political scenario, highlighting how the Bharatiya Janata Party, despite emerging stronger numerically, chose to back Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister.According to him, thi…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will seek a vote of confidence in a special session of the Bihar Assembly on Friday.An official notification regarding the session was issued by Assembly Principal Secretary Poonam Sinha.Ahead of the session, Speaker Prem Kumar chaired an all-party meeting earlier, urging leaders to ensure smooth functioning of the House.Representatives from various political parties assured full c…
Patna, April 23 (IANS) A fresh debate has been triggered following remarks by former Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh during the ‘Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav’ event held in Bhagalpur on Thursday. Referring to the popular song “Sabarmati ke Sant…”, Singh said that attributing the entire credit for India’s independence solely to Mahatma Gandhi undermines the sacrifices of numerous revolutionaries who fought for the nation’s freedom.He highlighted the contributions…