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Government's achievements are not of your parties: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to Ministers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 1 voiced disapproval of members of his Cabinet using achievements of the government to bolster the image of their respective parties. The leader of the seven-party Mahagathbandhan made the remarks at a function, in which he unveiled electricity projects worth nearly ₹14,000 crore…

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Drones to track Chhath festival crowds at river banks in Patna

Patna district admin to deploy drones to manage Chhath festival crowds. 108 ghats to be monitored for security. CM Nitish Kumar to wave to devotees from boat. Special trains, flights to ferry devotees. Patna to spruce up JP Gangapath track for festival. Drones, CCTV cameras, police personnel to ensure safe…

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh raises objection over questions related to Islam in Bihar Sanskrit exam paper

In the examination conducted on Thursday, five of the 10 two-mark short answer questions were related to Islam.

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After caste-based survey report, Nitish focuses on employment with mega event to issue job letters to 1.22 lakh teachers

With unemployment widely considered the biggest poll issue in Bihar, the Nitish Kumar-led government hopes to convey that it is serious about creating job opportunities within the State

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Uttar Pradesh JD(U) urges Nitish to contest Lok Sabha election from Phulpur or Varanasi

“There are many Lok Sabha seats like Phulpur, Mirzapur, Ambedkar Nagar, and Varanasi from where Nitish Kumar ji will win,“ Mr. Patel said.

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Row over RJD MLA’s statement that Goddess Durga is imaginary

RJD MLA's comment on Goddess Durga triggers controversy in Bihar. Opposition BJP condemns statement, calling it minority appeasement. Union Minister Giriraj Singh says CM Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad testing Hindus' tolerance. Nityanand Rai slams Bihar government, alleging those against Sanatan Dharma have blessings of Nitish and Tejashwi.

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JD(U) releases first list of five candidates for Madhya Pradesh

Failing to clinch a seat-sharing deal with the Congress for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, the Janata Dal (United) released its first list of five candidates for the poll.

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Bihar politicians take pot-shots at PM, CM in Dussehra video war

JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar posted a video depicting PM Modi as Ravan, CM Nitish Kumar as a time-bomb, in response to BJP State President's video of CM as Kumbhakaran. BJP accused JD(U) of having Al-Qaeda mentality, while Neeraj Kumar said BJP follows RSS.

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Chirag Paswan hits out at the ‘evil’ of caste and the ‘Ravan’ stalling development in Bihar

LJP chief Chirag Paswan obliquely referred to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Ravan, saying all evil in the state, including caste system, was holding back development. He was joined by other Opposition parties in raising objections to the caste-based survey report. He also hit back at Deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad…

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He’s now Bihar’s longest serving CM, but can Nitish handle future political challenges?

Even as he enters a delicately poised phase for his future and legacy in politics, JDU leader Nitish Kumar this week became Bihar’s longest serving chief minister when he completed 17 years and 53 days in office. The duration of his tenure now exceeds the record previously held by Shri…

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Bihar: ‘No desire to get involved with BJP again’, clears CM Nitish Kumar

After Nitish's statement in Motihari, there were speculations in the media that JDU is again leaning towards BJP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar dismisses speculations triggered by his mention of 'personal friendship' with BJP leaders

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on October 21 rubbished speculations that his recent utterances were an attempt to mend fences with the BJP and put pressure on his current allies Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress.

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JD(U) president defends CM Nitish over ‘closeness with BJP’ remark

JD(U) leader Lalan Singh denies CM Nitish Kumar has "soft corner" for BJP; Sushil Modi says JD(U) should watch its own ground before accusing others, as many leaders have left JD(U) for BJP. No one has left BJP yet. JD(U) on verge of disintegrating, BJP doesn't need them.

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Bihar BJP chief slams CM Nitish Kumar over frequent visits to Lalu Prasad’s residence

“Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister in Bihar but Lalu Prasad is running a super government along with his family members,” Mr. Choudhary alleged

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Doubts, hope over caste survey in Nitish’s hometown as Bihar govt. begins public outreach

RJD, JD(U) plan mass mobilisation in Bihar ahead of LS polls, using caste survey results. Kalyanbigha residents sceptical, but hopeful of CM's track record. JD(U) holds 'Karpoori pe Charcha' and 'Bhim Sansad' to discuss survey findings. BJP claims survey is "exaggerated, fake, faulty". Political analyst says survey to revive caste…

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Nitish Kumar talks of ‘friendship’ with BJP leaders, slams last UPA government

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, says his "friendship" with BJP leaders will remain as long as he's alive. He slammed the previous Congress-led govt. at Centre for not "hearing" his voice. His comments not welcomed by either his former or current allies

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Bihar caste survey | Upper castes will play the role of kingmaker, says Anand Mohan

Asked about both leaders not conducting the caste survey in the previous 30 years despite being in power in the State, Mr. Mohan said, “Are the politicians saints? Don’t you think that they will look after their own interests? Politicians will always look after their own interests.”

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Kushwaha submits memorandum to Bihar Governor demanding review of caste survey report

A memorandum was submitted to Governor Rajendra Arlekar seeking a review of the report.

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Caste survey: Pappu’s prescription, ‘Bihar needs to have three Dy CMs’

Pappu Yadav, a five-time MP, demands three Deputy CMs to ensure adequate representation of all communities in Bihar. He urges govt. to take stern legal action against those playing politics in the name of caste. CM Nitish Kumar to table caste survey report in State assembly and decide future course…

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Nitish Kumar to table caste survey report in Bihar Assembly

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced he would table the report on the recently released caste-based survey in the both Houses of the State Assembly in the upcoming winter session.

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Bihar: "Will discuss data of caste survey during assembly session," says CM Nitish Kumar

Amid the political uproar over the caste census in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that the data of the caste survey will be discussed after the commencement of the Assembly Session. Read further on dynamitev news;

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Caste survey report Nitish Kumar’s final attempt, says Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor claims Nitish Kumar's caste survey is final attempt at political survival, says if JD(U) wins 5 seats he'll apologize. Opposition leaders criticize survey, BJP claims it's fake, SBSP calls it a bundle of lies. Kishor says Nitish and Tejashwi control government and have taken everyone's share.

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22 drown while taking bath during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar; CM announces ₹4 lakh compensation

22 drown in rivers/ponds in Bihar in 24 hrs during the jivitputrika festival; CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for kin. 5 in Bhojpur, 4 in Jehanabad, 3 each in Patna and Rohtas, 2 each in Darbhanga and Nawada, 1 each in Kaimur, Madhepura and Aurangabad.

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Restore mandi system in Bihar, says BKU leader Tikait; threatens to launch agitation

Rakesh Tikait said the schemes being run for farmers were not implemented properly.

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