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After leaving JDU-BJP alliance, LJP looks to strengthen itself in Bihar

Political observers feel Paswan's exit might have been crafted by BJP

After leaving JDU-BJP alliance, LJP looks to strengthen itself in Bihar
Updated On : 06 Oct 2020 | 6:06 AM IST

Bihar don't want Nitish back as CM, it needs BJP-led govt: Chirag Paswan

In a hard-hitting attack, Paswan said Kumar's long rule has delivered "nothing" and Bihar will get an actual "double-engine" government

Bihar don't want Nitish back as CM, it needs BJP-led govt: Chirag Paswan
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 9:10 PM IST

Nitish govt misusing old phone number to defame Tejashwi Yadav: RJD

With its leaders Tejashwi and Tej Pratap Yadav facing murder charges, the RJD accused Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Dy CM Sushil Kumar Modi of engaging in a criminal conspiracy against Tejashwi Yadav

Nitish govt misusing old phone number to defame Tejashwi Yadav: RJD
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 7:18 PM IST

Don't vote for JD(U), BJP-LJP will form next govt in Bihar: Chirag Paswan

A day after walking out of the NDA in Bihar, LJP president Chirag Paswan appealed to people against voting for Kumar's JD(U) and claimed that an alliance of his party and the BJP will come to power

Don't vote for JD(U), BJP-LJP will form next govt in Bihar: Chirag Paswan
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 6:11 PM IST

LJP quits NDA in Bihar; targets Nitish and bats for BJP-led govt in state

While making its resentment with the JD(U) president Kumar clear, the LJP also went to great lengths to highlight its strong ties with the BJP

LJP quits NDA in Bihar; targets Nitish and bats for BJP-led govt in state
Updated On : 04 Oct 2020 | 7:52 PM IST

The BJP's new star in Bihar

The current minister of state for home, Nityanand Rai, could play a big role in the post-Nitish era

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2020 | 2:35 AM IST

Sharad Yadav will work with oppn parties in Bihar: Loktantrik Janata Dal

LJD said that its patron Sharad Yadav will work to bring the opposition alliance to power in Bihar, as it rejected speculation about him joining hands with JD(U) president Nitish Kumar

Sharad Yadav will work with oppn parties in Bihar: Loktantrik Janata Dal
Updated On : 28 Sep 2020 | 7:58 AM IST

JD (U) appoints Ashok Chaudhary as working president of Bihar unit

Janata Dal (U) leader Ashok Chaudhary will take charge as working president of party's state unit ahead of Assembly polls.

JD (U) appoints Ashok Chaudhary as working president of Bihar unit
Updated On : 28 Sep 2020 | 7:58 AM IST

Ex-Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey takes political plunge, joins JD(U)

Speculation is rife that he may be offered ticket to contest the assembly election from a seat in his native Buxar district.

Ex-Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey takes political plunge, joins JD(U)
Updated On : 28 Sep 2020 | 7:39 AM IST

Bihar: Cong gears for 'Mahila Kranti Sammelan' to be addressed by Priyanka

As preparations are underway for the women's conference, Congress is booking cinema halls and auditoriums in all the districts of Bihar so that women can see and hear Priyanka Gandhi on a big screen

Bihar: Cong gears for 'Mahila Kranti Sammelan' to be addressed by Priyanka
Updated On : 27 Sep 2020 | 6:48 AM IST

Nitish Kumar confident of win; unveils part-II of development initiative

Nitish Kumar welcomed the Assembly poll schedule and said that if people give him another chance on the basis of his work, he would take up more developmental programmes in the state

Nitish Kumar confident of win; unveils part-II of development initiative
Updated On : 26 Sep 2020 | 10:05 AM IST

Bihar elections to be held in three phases; counting on November 10

The ruling NDA in the politically-crucial state will face a challenge from the RJD-Congress alliance

Bihar elections to be held in three phases; counting on November 10
Updated On : 25 Sep 2020 | 11:52 PM IST

Bihar assembly elections to take place in 3 phases, results on November 10

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will fight for a fourth term in these elections, leading the National Democratic Alliance in partnership with the Bharatiya Janata Party

Bihar assembly elections to take place in 3 phases, results on November 10
Updated On : 25 Sep 2020 | 3:26 PM IST

Next Bihar polls to be fought on basis of work done by Modi-Nitish: Rudy

BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Wednesday said the Rs 1.70-lakh crore package announced by PM Narendra Modi for Bihar has been implemented successfully

Next Bihar polls to be fought on basis of work done by Modi-Nitish: Rudy
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 11:30 AM IST

Nitish hails new farm laws, says it won't have adverse impact on mandis

Farmers used to face a lot of problems earlier as they were not able to sell their produce anywhere in the country due to the Act, Kumar said

Nitish hails new farm laws, says it won't have adverse impact on mandis
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 10:48 PM IST

Nitish Kumar urges Centre to extend Purvanchal Expressway till Buxar

Kumar said that the extension of the road for another 17 kilometres will help Bihar connect directly with New Delhi

Nitish Kumar urges Centre to extend Purvanchal Expressway till Buxar
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 5:39 PM IST

Sushant Singh Rajput: Catch-all issue for BJP-JDU poll campaign in Bihar

In this newest reconstruction of Bihari pride, there is a subliminal suggestion that it can be defended by rallying behind the BJP and the JDU

Sushant Singh Rajput: Catch-all issue for BJP-JDU poll campaign in Bihar
Updated On : 14 Sep 2020 | 7:42 AM IST

PM Modi praises Nitish Kumar for 'sushasan', takes a dig at Lalu Prasad

The BJP has declared it will contest the assembly polls in Bihar with Kumar as the coalition's chief ministerial face

PM Modi praises Nitish Kumar for 'sushasan', takes a dig at Lalu Prasad
Updated On : 13 Sep 2020 | 2:19 PM IST

Bihar polls: Nadda, Nitish Kumar hold talks on seat-sharing, feud with LJP

Two parties are understood to have discussed the key issue of seat-sharing among alliance partners in the NDA, which also includes Ram Vilas Paswans Lok Janshakti Party (LJP

Bihar polls: Nadda, Nitish Kumar hold talks on seat-sharing, feud with LJP
Updated On : 12 Sep 2020 | 4:22 PM IST

NDA will win 220 seats in Bihar polls, Nitish will be CM again: Nityanand

The NDA under incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will retain power in Bihar by winning 220 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, said Union Minister of State (MoS) Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai

NDA will win 220 seats in Bihar polls, Nitish will be CM again: Nityanand
Updated On : 12 Sep 2020 | 11:19 AM IST