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Waqf Bill: JDU leader left the party in protest against Waqf Bill, Qasim Ansari resigns

JD(U) leader Kasim Ansari resigned protesting the Waqf Amendment Bill, exposing tensions in Nitish Kumar's party. The bill, passed by Lok Sabha, faces opposition for allegedly undermining Waqf autonomy. Read more at Dynamite News

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Tejashwi Yadav: 'If Nishant joins politics, JD(U) might survive'

The RJD leader called the Bihar Chief Minister "paristhithi ke mukhyamantri" (a Chief Minister of circumstances) and said that the people of Bihar have rejected Nitish Kumar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Assembly Polls: BJP to launch 'Sankalp Patra Part - I' today

BJP National President JP Nadda will launch party's manifesto "Sankalp Patra Part - I" for Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 on Friday at 2 PM at party's State Office. Read further on Dynamite News:

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KC Tyagi resigns as JD(U) spokesperson, Rajiv Ranjan Prasad takes over

KC Tyagi was a Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar from 2013 to 2016 and was a Lok Sabha member from 1989 to 1991 from the Hapur constituency. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modi begins third term today, editorials point to ‘fiscal burden, slower reform, Rajdharma’

Narendra Modi has begun his record-equalling third term as prime minister after many BJP stalwarts as well as NDA allies were accommodated in the list of 72 ministers who were sworn in at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday.

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India election results: Which allies does Modi depend on now?

Modi now relies on a series of parties that have flip-flopped between his alliance and the opposition over the years.

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An Independent candidate peps up the contest in Siwan

Hena Shahab, widow of Mohammad Shahabuddin, complicates Siwan election scene, contesting as Independent, challenging RJD dominance.

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Nitish Kimar is ‘backing me’ to the hilt: Tejashwi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claims full support from Nitish Kumar in fight against BJP, sparking NDA tensions.

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The Lady Bahubalis of Bihar in the fray

Lovely Anand, a political candidate in Bihar, navigates through family dynamics and political challenges in the upcoming election.

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In Bihar's Purnea, Independent Pappu Yadav overshadows NDA vs INDIA contest

A master of optics, Mr. Yadav filed his nomination papers as an Independent and a motorcycle procession taken out on the occasion, created a buzz that is said to have irked the NDA and the INDIA bloc alike.

The Hindu

As Rajput candidate, will get support in Sheohar naturally: Lovely Anand

Lovely Anand, wife of Bihar's Anand Mohan Singh, contests Sheohar seat in NDA alliance, defending husband's legacy.

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In Bihar, Congress candidate Ajit Sharma is wealthiest, Independent candidate Pappu Yadav has 41 criminal cases

Ajit Sharma is wealthiest, Pappu Yadav has most criminal cases in Bihar Lok Sabha poll phase 2.

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Opposition lost power due to disunity; Congress’ problems need remedying: Amartya Sen

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Noting that the Opposition in India has lost much of its power due to disunity, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said the Congress has many organisational problems that need remedying

The Hindu

Former Bihar Congress president Anil Sharma quits party

Anil Sharma quit the party, claiming that it was stuck in a “disastrous” partnership with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

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Lok Sabha elections | JD(U) releases list of 16 candidates with caste composition

JD(U) releases 16 candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, reflecting impact of caste census on state politics.

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JD(U) releases candidate list for Bihar; drops two sitting MPs, fields two turncoats

The JD(U), headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Sunday announced candidates for all the 16 Lok Sabha seats it is contesting in the state, dropping two sitting MPs and fielding two turncoats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha 2024 | JD(U) releases candidate list for Bihar; OBCs, EBCs get preference

JD(U) releases 16 candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, reflecting impact of caste census on state politics.

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Nitish shortlists JD(U) candidates for 16 seats in Bihar, many of them are sitting MPs

Janata Dal-United, has shortlisted candidates for its 16 constituencies in Bihar based on seat-sharing within the alliance

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Bihar Congress chief meets Lalu Prasad amid rumours of RJD beginning seat allocation for Lok Sabha polls

Patna Bihar Congress president meets Lalu Prasad amid rumors of ticket distribution for Lok Sabha polls.

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RJD-led Mahagatbandhan on the brink with Pappu Yadav’s entry into Congress

RJD-led Mahagatbandhan faces internal turmoil as Pappu Yadav merges party with Congress, stakes claim on Purnia seat.

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BJP MLA claims Nitish Kumar dropped her name from list for Bihar Cabinet expansion

Four-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Aruna Devi has levelled serious charges alleging that her name was dropped as a Minister in the Bihar Cabinet on the behest of Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar.

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BJP leader warns Paras and Kushwaha against joining anti-NDA coalition

Patna BJP leader warns Paras and Kushwaha against joining opposition Mahagathbandhan, emphasizing loyalty to NDA and BJP.

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Lok Sabha polls 2024 | NDA finalises seat-sharing agreement in Bihar

NDA finalizes seat-sharing agreement for Bihar's 40 Lok Sabha seats with BJP contesting in 17 seats while JD(U) will fight in 16 seats.

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Nitish Kumar distributes portfolios; retains Home, General Administration departments

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allocates portfolios to ministers in NDA government, BJP holds more departments than JD(U).

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Morning Digest | U.S. probing Gautam Adani, Group over potential bribery; BRS MLC K. Kavitha arrested after ED searches, and more

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