Patna’s paltu politics: 4 ways game changes
Find out why Nitish Kumar has returned to BJP and how it will impact Bihar politics. Explore the changing equations among the state's three principal players. Key Points
Times Of IndiaJDU on verge of split: BJP's Sushil Modi
Referring to one-to-one meetings held by Nitish Kumar with JDU MLAs and MPs, Sushil Modi said this itself shows Kumar is scared. It used to take minimum six months for any MLA to get an appointment with Nitish. Now he is spending half an hour with each MLA and MP. He is unsure whether they will remain in the party, he said. Key Points
Economic TimesJDU leader organises 'havan' as protest against BJP's alleged fake poll promises
JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar accused the Centre of making fake promises while campaigning for the last Lok Sabha election. He said he conducted a 'havan' to endow 'the virtue of good sense' on 'those at the helm'. Key Points
India TodayUpendra Kushwaha set to form new political party, announcement likely today
In the recent turn of events, it is likely that Kushwaha announces his political party today. However, it remains unclear if he would join hands with the NDA in Bihar or contest alone without any alliance. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBJP's smaller allies stare at loss of seats for Lok Sabha elections
The BJP's smaller partners in Bihar are concerned about a realignment of seat sharing among alliance partners, as the alliance regains its position as the senior partner in NDA. In 2019, BJP, JDU, and LJP contested the Lok Sabha elections together, winning 17 seats each. However, LJP is now divided into two factions led by Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Kumar Paras, with Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha also joining BJP. Key Points
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Bloc government on verge of collapse; BJP keeps Nitish Kumar waiting
The INDIA bloc government in Bihar may be on its last legs as the estrangement between lead parties JDU and RJD looks complete with breakdown in communication. Chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav attended the Republic Day celebrations in Patna on Friday morning but refrained from exchanging pleasantries. Key Points
Economic TimesJoined hands with JD(U) to save Bihar from RJD's misrule: Vinod Tawde
BJP's Vinod Tawde joined hands with Nitish Kumar-led JDU to save Bihar from RJD's misrule. Lalu Prasad tried to break JDU to appoint Tejashwi Yadav as chief minister. The alliance punctures the INDIA bloc's fault lines. Tawde oversaw the government formation process in Patna after meeting BJP leaders in Delhi. Key Points
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