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    JD(U) Leader Confirms Nishant Kumar's Political Entry

    Patna, March 3 The entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, into politics has been finalized, and the decision will soon be formally announced by the JD(U), state minister Sharwan Kumar said on Tuesday.The senior JD(U) leader said Nishant will be given a "larger role" within...
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    Bihar Opposition Party Announces Rajya Sabha Contest Amidst Coalition Challenges

    Patna, March 1 The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bihar’s main opposition party, on Sunday decided to contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, challenging the ruling NDA’s bid to win all five seats in the state without a contest.The decision was taken at the central and state parliamentary...
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    PM Modi, Shah, and Others Celebrate Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's 75th Birthday

    Patna, March 1 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar turned 75 on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several leaders greeting him on his birthday.The Prime Minister posted on X, "Birthday greetings to Bihar CM Shri Nitish Kumar Ji. He has been tirelessly...
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    PM Modi, Amit Shah Extend Birthday Greetings to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

    Patna, March 1 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar turned 75 on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several leaders congratulating him on his birthday.The Prime Minister posted on X, "Birthday greetings to Bihar CM Shri Nitish Kumar Ji. He has been tirelessly...
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    Chirag Paswan Party Prepares for West Bengal, Assam Polls

    Ranchi, February 28 Union minister Chirag Paswan said his party, LJP (Ram Vilas), is preparing to contest the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.Speaking to reporters at Ranchi airport, Paswan said the party is expanding its base in many states, and it already has MLAs in...
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    Bihar’s Rajya Sabha Seats: NDA Negotiations Face Key Challenge

    Patna, February 28 – Amid discussions on seat-sharing for the Rajya Sabha elections, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), a constituent of the NDA, has reminded the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of an alleged earlier promise regarding a Rajya Sabha seat.Party patron and Union Minister Jitan Ram...
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    Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Yadav Links Acquittal to Broader Political Vendetta

    Patna, February 27 RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav welcomed the Delhi court's order to acquit Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and others in a liquor policy case, and demanded that fresh elections be held in the national capital.A special court on Friday acquitted Kejriwal, AAP leader Manish...
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    Election Commission Announces Biennial Polls for Rajya Sabha Seats

    The Election Commission has issued notifications for biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states. Nominations can be filed from today until March 5th. Voting will take place on the 16th of the following month.Seven seats in Maharashtra, six seats in Tamil Nadu, five seats each in...
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    Assembly Ruckus: CM Kumar Confronts Opposition Over 'Guns and Bullets'

    Patna, February 24 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his composure inside the state assembly on Tuesday when opposition members created a ruckus, alleging that his government was ruling the state with the help of "guns and bullets".The 76-year-old leader, who stood up to admonish the...
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    Nitish Kumar Loses Temper in Assembly Over 'Guns and Bullets' Jibe

    Patna, February 24 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his temper inside the state assembly on Tuesday when opposition members created a commotion, alleging that his government was ruling the state with the help of "guns and bullets".Trouble began soon after the House assembled at 11 am...
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    Bihar Politics: Allegations of Reservation Weakening Amidst Constitutional Concerns

    Patna, February 22 RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the NDA government in Bihar on Sunday, accusing it of undermining the Constitution.Addressing a function organized in Patna on the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas, the leader of...
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    Rahul Gandhi's Leadership Under Scrutiny as Congress Faces Setbacks

    New Delhi, February 22 – The surprising exit of former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah due to "humiliation" within the party has once again brought attention to Congress's perennial decline and its failures, particularly those of the party's leadership, in preventing veteran leaders from...
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    Chirag Paswan Denies Mother's Rajya Sabha Contest

    Patna, February 21 Union minister Chirag Paswan dismissed speculation that his mother, Reena Paswan, would contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, stating that she prefers to stay away from politics.Paswan, whose LJP (Ram Vilas) has no representation in the Rajya Sabha, made the statement...
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    Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Maithili Thakur's Remarks on Bihar

    Patna, February 21 RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav criticized singer-turned-politician Maithili Thakur for her remarks about his party's rule in Bihar.Yadav, the leader of the opposition, did not mention the first-time BJP MLA by name, but attached a photo of her in his social media post...
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    Bihar Rajya Sabha Elections: NDA Confidence Amidst MLA Support

    Patna, February 19 JD(U) national general secretary Ashok Choudhary stated on Thursday that the NDA will win all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar.The biennial Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across 10 states are scheduled to be held on March 16.Bihar is allocated 16 seats in the Rajya...
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    Political Dynamics Shift as AIMIM Considers Rajya Sabha Candidate

    Patna, February 19 – Following the announcement of Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across the country, political mobilization has intensified in Bihar, with AIMIM indicating that it may field its own candidate.AIMIM MLA Akhtarul Iman, who arrived at the Assembly to attend proceedings, said...
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    Five Rajya Sabha Seats Up for Grabs in Bihar Politics

    Patna, February 18 – Bihar is likely to witness intense political activity as elections were announced for five Rajya Sabha seats, three of which are held by the ruling NDA, and it appears that the coalition is poised to win the remaining ones from a weakened opposition.According to an...
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    RJD Eyes National Party Status, Plans Expansion Beyond Bihar

    Patna, February 18 RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav announced that his party would "expand its base" beyond Bihar, moving away from its earlier policy of refraining from contesting elections in other states to avoid the division of "secular votes".The former Bihar deputy chief minister was...
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    RJD Seeks to Broaden Base, Focus on National Party Status

    Patna, February 17 RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav announced on Monday that his party would "expand its base" beyond Bihar, moving away from its earlier policy of refraining from contesting elections in other states to avoid division of "secular votes".The former Bihar deputy chief...
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    Bihar Assembly Debate: LJP Seeks Apology for Ram Vilas Paswan

    Patna, February 17 The LJP(RV) on Tuesday demanded a public apology from Tejashwi Yadav in the Bihar Assembly over his party, the RJD's, alleged insult of the late Ram Vilas Paswan, a former Union minister.RJD's Bodh Gaya MLA, Kumar Sarvjeet, had last week described the late Ram Vilas Paswan...
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