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India News: RJD demands an explanation for Nitish Kumar's exit from the Grand Alliance government in Bihar. Get the latest updates on the political turmoil in the state. Key Points
Times Of IndiaLalu Prasad meets Nitish Kumar; all is well, claims Tejashwi Yadav
RJD president Lalu Prasad met with ally Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar and leader of JD(U). Prasad's son Tejashwi Yadav dismissed rumors of a rift and questioned the curiosity around seat-sharing in the Mahagathbandhan alliance. The JD(U) leaders have been pushing for a quick seat-sharing deal, which was rejected by Prasad earlier. Key Points
Economic TimesBrahmins originally from Russia, other European nations: RJD leader stokes controversy
Former RJD MLA Yaduvansh Kumar Yadav alleged that Brahmins did not belong to India and are originally from Russia and other European countries. His remarks were criticised by the opposition BJP as well as RJD's ally in Bihar, the JD(U). Key Points
India TodayTejashwi Yadav may skip CBI summons in land-for-job case because… : Report
Land-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi had been summoned March 4 but did not appear. After this the fresh date - for today - was given, officials told news agency PTI. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesBihar political turmoil: RJD puts out ads in newspapers thanking Tejashwi Yadav for his contribution as De
Amid political turmoil in Bihar, RJD puts out ads thanking Tejashwi Yadav, the young leader and deputy chief minister. Speculations arise about Nitish Kumar breaking away from the Mahagathbandhan government and joining the BJP-led NDA alliance. If Nitish joins NDA, the ruling coalition in Bihar would collapse. Key Points
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Tejashwi Yadav's Delhi home raided by ED in land-for-jobs scam probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav's Delhi residence in connection with the land for jobs scam case. The ED sleuths are carrying out raids at the RJD leader's residence located in the New Friends colony in the national capital. Key Points
India TodayLalu Yadav ready to offer Congress 9 seats in Bihar, but conditions apply: Sources
The RJD is ready to offer nine seats to its ally Congress in Bihar amid differences over seat-sharing, sources said. The Lalu Yadav-led party also said that the Congress, in return, should offer two seats to it in Jharkhand. Key Points
India TodayAfter Nitish Kumar switches sides, first action against RJD in Bihar assembly
Bihar assembly speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary, an RJD leader, is facing a no-confidence motion after several leaders from the BJP-led NDA sought his removal. This came after Nitish Kumar dumped the Mahagathbandhan and joined the NDA. Key Points
India TodayFormer Bihar CM Lalu Yadav arrives at ED office for questioning in the 'Land for Job scam' case
The alleged scam dates back to when Lalu Yadav was Union Railways Minister between 2004 and 2009. Apart from Yadav, the chargesheet also includes the name of the then railways general manager. Key Points
ThePrintMahagathbandhan likely to announce seat-sharing deal for Bihar today
The Opposition alliance in Bihar, Mahagathbandhan, is expected to announce its seat-sharing formula for the seven-phase Lok Sabha election today. Sources say that the Congress may get nine seats and RJD 26. Key Points
India Today
JDU will soon be non-existent: Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav conveys best wishes to Nitish Kumar and BJP as they part ways with the grand alliance. Yadav respects Kumar and holds no grudges, but warns that the game has just begun. In the last 17 months, they worked on developing Bihar and handed record appointment letters for government jobs. Yadav believes JDU will become non-existent in 2024. Key Points
Economic Times‘We got seats we did not ask for’ — Congress leaders upset over Bihar seat-sharing deal with RJD
Congress leaders have alleged that RJD has dumped ‘unwinnable’ seats on the party while denying it constituencies where it could have better prospects. Party has been allocated 9 seats. Key Points
ThePrint'Modi ka Parivaar': BJP leaders including Amit Shah, JP Nadda change social media profile names after Lalu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president JP Nadda, and other party leaders have shown their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi by adding 'Modi ka Parivar' to their social media profile names. This move comes in response to RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's statement about PM Modi's religious identity. Yadav claimed that PM Modi is not a Hindu because he did not shave his head after his mother's death. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish Kumar wins Bihar trust vote with 129 MLAs' support, Opposition walks out
Nitish Kumar won the Bihar trust vote on Monday after 129 MLAs voted in favour of the NDA alliance. Three Rashtriya Janata Dal MLAs also voted in support of Nitish Kumar as the Opposition walked out. Key Points
India TodayNitish Kumar wins trust vote for NDA government in Bihar floor test
Hours before the trust vote, back-to-back meetings were held by the ruling and the opposition parties. JD(U) had issued a three-line whip asking all MLAs to be present during the test. According to reports, JD(U) MLAs were not shifted anywhere before the floor test. Key Points
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Why's Nitish meeting his MLAs 1-on-1? 'In talks' with JD(U) MLAs, BJP senses 'NCP-like' revolt in Bihar
Bihar CM has been holding meetings with party MPs and MLAs since Friday. Development comes amid rumblings within party over its alliance with Lalu's RJD. Key Points
ThePrintResistance from BJP MLAs over, Nitish Kumar to stake claim to form NDA govt in Bihar today
The timing of the swearing-in ceremony is unclear. A section of JD(U) MLAs says it will be held today, while another section says it may take place tomorrow. Key Points
ThePrintLalu Yadav's close aide Subhash Yadav arrested in sand mining case
Subhash Yadav, a close aide of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in Patna after raids at multiple locations, where nearly Rs 2.3 crore cash was seized. Alleged to be a key member of a sand mining racket, he is expected to appear before a special PMLA court. Key Points
Economic TimesBihar Political Crisis News Live: BJP chief JP Nadda to visit Patna today as Nitish Kumar eyes return to NDA
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to submit his resignation on Sunday morning, ending his 18-month ruling alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress. With the support of the BJP, he is expected to take oath as the new Chief Minister, possibly today or on Monday, marking his return to the NDA. The state is poised to witness high-voltage political moves as all the parties have planned crucial meetings. The RJD camp is also exploring options to deal with the crisis, including asking their MLAs to resign. Stay tuned to IndiaToday.in as we bring all the latest updates from Bihar. Key Points
India TodayMK Stalin brings together Opposition ahead of 2024 election
The social justice conference, spearheaded by the DMK on Monday, was attended by several Opposition leaders. The Congress and the RJD demanded a caste-based census at the meeting. Key Points
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2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Opposition bloc begins Bihar campaign with joint rally
Opposition parties launched their 2024 Lok Sabha campaign at Jan Vishwas Rally in Patna, where Tejashwi Yadav redefined RJD. Akhilesh Yadav, Rahul Gandhi, and Left leaders also spoke. Seat-sharing formula to be announced. Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad, MY-BAAP party, and central government's negligence were highlighted. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish-led NDA govt wins floor test in Bihar assembly after Opposition walks out
The JD(U) national president won the support of 129 MLAs in the 243-seat assembly, after the Opposition walked out of the House. The required number was 122. Key Points
ThePrintPatna’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 India'Tejashwi Yadav, dard ho rha hai...?' AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi takes a dig as Nitish Kumar returns to NDA
Bihar politics: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the RJD fell victim to the same “game” it had played with the AIMIM in 2022. He was referring to the alliance between the RJD and JD(U) which was formed in 2022. Key Points
mintNitish Kumar set for another U-turn? How numbers stack up in Bihar
India News: The RJD-JD(U)-Congress Grand Alliance in Bihar is on the verge of falling apart amid reports that chief minister Nitish Kumar is set to return to the BJP-led NDA fold. Explore the potential consequences and political dynamics of this development. Key Points
Times Of India
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 Times'Nitish Kumar set to dump RJD, may take oath as Bihar chief minister again next week with BJP's support'
India News: Nitish Kumar is set to dump RJD and may take oath as Bihar chief minister again with BJP's support next week. This move comes after Nitish Kumar's resignation from the ruling Bihar Mahagathbandhan. Lack of coordination among the INDIA alliance is cited as the main reason for this decision. Key Points
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