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Tejahswi backs Rahul’s claim of rigged LS polls

The former Bihar deputy chief minister was in Samastipur, where he kicked off the first leg of his Karykarta Samvad Yatra.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during his Karyakarta Samwad programme at Ujiarpur in Samastipur on Tuesday. (HT photo)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 09:38 PM IST
By, Patna

Bihar: NDA govt cancels 826 crore contracts awarded by ‘Mahagathbandhan’

The NDA government in Bihar has cancelled 350 contracts worth ₹826 crore, which were awarded during the previous RJD-led 'Mahagathbandhan'

Bihar: RJD led NDA govt cancels <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>826 crore contracts awarded by ‘Mahagathbandhan’(PTI photo)
Published on Jun 25, 2024 01:43 PM IST
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BJP’s ‘400 paar’ film flopped on Day 1: Tejashwi Yadav; NDA responds

The Rashtriya Janata Dal leader claimed that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) will win all four seats in the first phase

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during an election rally in Jamui, Bihar. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 20, 2024 03:07 PM IST

‘Became a flop on the very first day…’: Tejashwi Yadav's dig at BJP's ‘400 paar’

Lok Sabha election 2024: In Bihar, voting was held in four Lok Sabha constituencies- Aurangabad, Gaya (SC), Nawada and Jamui.

 RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav(File photo)
Published on Apr 20, 2024 01:31 PM IST

Will BJP brush aside INDIA challenge, close the door on close contests?

All eyes are on which way the poll wind will blow in Uttar Pradesh now that there is no mahgathbandhan (grand SP-BSP alliance) and the Modi magic continues to be a factor, perhaps still a decisive one, in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Opposition leaders during Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc’s meeting in Mumbai on September 1, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times File)
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 06:50 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Bets off in Purnea as Pappu digs in heels

In the fray are Pappu Yadav as Independent, five-time MLA Bima Bharti from RJD and sitting MP Santosh Kumar from JD(U).

Pappu Yadav on way to file his nomination paper for Purnea Lok Sabha seat on April 4. (HT)
Published on Apr 08, 2024 09:35 PM IST
ByAditya Nath Jha, Purnea

Federal tensions hurt Congress in seat talks

Regional parties recognise that a national party is a useful ally. But they are also careful not to let the national party turn into the behemoth it once was.

New Delhi, India - March 31, 2024: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, NCP (Sharad) leader Sharad Pawar and AAP leader Bhagwant Mann and others during I.N.D.I.A. bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at the Ramlila ground, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 01, 2024 08:12 AM IST
ByHT Editorial

Kharge calls PM ‘king of lies’, asks Tejashwi to never take Nitish Kumar back

Kharge said PM Modi went back on several promises he made before becoming the prime minister of the country.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and others during Jan Vishwas Maharally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Bihar, India, Sunday, 03, 2024. (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 08:15 PM IST

Nitish takes a U-turn whenever BJP exerts pressure: Rahul

The Mahagathbandhan or Grand Alliance in Bihar does not need chief minister Nitish Kumar to fight for social justice, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (Congress-X)
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 04:07 AM IST
ByAditya Nath Jha, Purnea

Message from Bihar to INDIA

Nitish Kumar’s frequent shifts in allegiances undermine the Opposition bloc’s challenge

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (Santosh Kumar/ HT Photo)
Published on Jan 29, 2024 09:05 PM IST
ByHT Editorial

Newly formed Nitish Kumar-led govt holds its first cabinet meeting in Patna

Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time at Raj Bhavan on Sunday after snapping ties with "Mahagathbandhan".

HT Image
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 01:16 PM IST
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Lalu's son says ‘Paltis Kumar’ should get 'Girgit Ratna' – a dig at Nitish Kumar

Political scenarios turned upside down in Bihar on Sunday, after Nitish Kumar ditched the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) government.

Tej Pratap Yadav. (Photo by Santosh Kumar / Hindustan Times)
Published on Jan 29, 2024 07:23 AM IST

How surprised Sharad Pawar reacted to Nitish Kumar's exit from INDIA bloc

While Sharad Pawar wondered what led to the change of heart of Nitish Kumar, he said the public will teach a lesson to the JD(U) in the future.

(From left) RJD chief Lalu Prasad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. (HT photo)
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 09:32 AM IST

Nitish Kumar memes: Internet in frenzy over Bihar politics new surprise | Top 10

Nitish Kumar took oath as chief minister of Bihar for a record ninth time, this time with BJP.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar(PTI)
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 08:31 AM IST

Nitish Kumar quits INDIA bloc, joins NDA: Timeline of how things unfolded today

Nitish Kumar on Sunday staked claim to form a new government in Bihar with his former ally - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar (ANI)
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 05:33 PM IST

Owaisi takes 'how does it feel' dig at Tejashwi over Bihar AIMIM MLAs' 2022 coup

In the 2020 Bihar elections, Owaisi's party had won five seats. In June 2022, four of the five MLAs joined the ruling RJD.

Asaduddin Owaisi also called Nitish Kumar RSS' Bihar face. (ANI file photo)
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 03:36 PM IST

Nitish Kumar giving a tough competition to chameleons, says miffed Congress

The JDU leader, accompanied by ministers Vijendra Yadav and Sanjay Jha, today tendered his resignation from the post of chief minister.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (HT_PRINT)
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 01:12 PM IST

Nitish Kumar after Mahagathbandhan exit: ‘New alliance will be formed’

Nitish Kumar said the situation in the Mahagathbandhan government was not good.

Nitish Kumar after resigning from the post of Bihar chief minister.
Published on Jan 28, 2024 11:52 AM IST

INDIA bloc not working, says Nitish Kumar after resigning as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar said situation within the coalition were “not favourable”, tendered resignation after considering all the views from leaders of JD(U)

Then Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar(PTI)
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 12:47 PM IST

Nitish Kumar flip flops again, dumps RJD to join BJP-led NDA | Top updates

Nitish Kumar's resignation: Nitish Kumar resigned after chairing a meeting of JD(U) MLAs at his official residence around 10.15am.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav in Patna. (PTI file)
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 12:45 PM IST

Nitish Kumar wasn't respected in Mahagathbandhan: JD(U) MLA

Gopal Mandal claimed Nitish Kumar's existence was at stake and people can do anything to save their existence.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar during Republic Day function in Phulwarisharif, Patna.
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 10:57 PM IST

Kharge responds to ‘KBC question’ on Nitish Kumar: '...in next 10-15 days'

The Congress on Saturday unveiled the logo and slogan of the party's upcoming 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' which will be led by party leader Rahul Gandhi.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during the launch of logo and anthem for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.(PTI)
Published on Jan 06, 2024 02:27 PM IST

2024 LS polls: Die ‘caste’, Bihar parties do their maths afresh

Armed with data from the statewide caste survey, political parties in Bihar have started wooing caste combinations.

Preparations for Bhim Sansad to be held at Bihar Veterinary College in Patna on Saturday. (Sanstoh Kumar/HT)
Published on Nov 25, 2023 09:37 PM IST

Lalu at Bihar Cong HQ: No bump in electing INDIA leader

The RJD chief said a huge rally will be held in the state capital soon by parties opposed to the BJP.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad speaks at the Congress party function to mark the birth anniversary of Bihar's first CM Shri Krishna Singh at Sadaquat Ashram in Patna on Thursday. (HT photo)
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 10:31 PM IST
By, Patna

No problem with Tejashwi as CM face, says Bihar Congress chief

Akhilesh Prasad Singh said Congress had contested the last assembly elections in 2020 under the leadership of Tejashwi Prasad Yadav

CM Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav in Patna on Saturday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)
Published on Oct 21, 2023 09:30 PM IST
By, Patna

Caste survey findings: JD-U advises party leaders, allies against public criticism

A few legislators from the ruling alliance have questioned findings of the statewide caste survey, which were released on October 2, and demanded a fresh survey.

Members of Bihar Nidhad Sangh stage a protest over caste survey findings, in Patna on Monday. (HT photo)
Published on Oct 09, 2023 09:55 PM IST
By, Patna

What the caste survey means for Nitish-Lalu, and the BJP

Caste churning isn't new to Bihar, starting with the JP movement to the formation of the EBC category. But will this data lead to another Mandal moment?

Enumerator staff marks a house during the first phase of caste-based census in Bihar state at Chhajjubagh in Patna (Santosh Kumar/HT)
Published on Oct 05, 2023 08:33 PM IST

2024 LS polls: CPI-ML eyes five seats in Bihar

CPI-ML(Liberation), according to its leaders, is keen to get seats in southern Bihar, especially Magadh and Bhojpur regions, as a show of “RJD-ML” unity to repeat its strike rate of the 2020 assembly polls when the party won 66% of its seats from this region alone.

CPI-ML national secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya addresses a rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna earlier this year. (HT FILE)
Published on Sep 29, 2023 09:20 PM IST
By, Patna

‘They changed UPA name to INDIA because…’: Amit Shah slams Nitish-Lalu alliance

Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Jhanjharpur, asserted the NDA will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar in the 2024 general elections.

Union home minister Amit Shah. (PTI file)
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 03:24 PM IST

Teachers recruitment: CM holds ‘positive’ talks with allies, decision awaited

The teachers have been demanding government employee status without any exam rider and requisite changes in the Bihar state school teachers (appointment, transfer, disciplinary action, and service condition) rules, 2023, under which the government plans to carry out future appointments under a new cadre.

CM Nitish Kumar with his deputy Tejashwi Yadav. (HT file)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:41 PM IST
By, Patna
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