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JD(U) pushes for Nitish Kumar’s to contest election from Uttar Pradesh in 2024 Lok Sabha poll

The Janata Dal(U) pushed for the candidature of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from any constituency in Uttar Pradesh. They want him to contest from any seat with a sizeable Kurmi population in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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Pleas in SC challenge Patna HC verdict upholding Bihar caste-based survey

SC petitions challenge Bihar caste-based survey, claiming it usurps Centre's powers. Petitions allege survey violates Constitution, Census Act & Rules. State lacks competence to issue survey notification, say pleas.

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Analysis | Untangling the political implications of Patna HC nod for Bihar’s caste-based survey

The Patna High Court’s August 1 judgment, upholding the Bihar government’s decision to conduct a caste-based survey in the State, is likely to boost the political fortunes of ruling coalition parties such as the Janata Dal (United) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, both of which claim to represent marginalised communities

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Second phase of caste-based survey resumes in Bihar

Bihar’s caste-based survey is being conducted at a cost of ₹500 crore, approved by the Cabinet of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

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Morning digest | Women protesters block police in Manipur district; 0ver 15 lakh investors of Sahara group register for refund in Centre’s portal, and more

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Nitish can return to NDA anytime, claims Ramdas Athawale

Interestingly, BJP leaders of Bihar have been constantly saying that the door for Mr. Kumar has been shut forever.

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Nitish Kumar has not closed doors for talks with BJP, says Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has not closed the doors for talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

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Which are the 26 parties in the INDIA combine, the face of Opposition unity for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

A total of 26 parties are now part of the Opposition INDIA combine. We explore each of these parties and examine their standing in Parliament.

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Nitish Kumar criticises Prime Minister’s silence on Manipur incident

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday slammed Prime Minster Narendra Modi for keeping mum on the Manipur situation and said this was why the no-confidence motion against his government had been put forth in Parliament by Opposition parties.

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Supreme Court to hear plea seeking SIT or CBI probe into death of Bihar BJP leader during march

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a PIL seeking a probe by an SIT headed by a retired Supreme Court judge or the CBI into the July 13 incident in Patna in which a BJP leader died while taking part in a protest march against the Nitish…

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‘Nitish Kumar the reason for both quitting and returning to NDA’

Chirag Paswan returns to NDA, to contest 2024 LS polls. He speaks of reasons for return, electoral prospects in Bihar and battle for CM's chair. He is locked in tussle over Hajipur LS seat with uncle, Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, who heads rival faction.

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BJP will have its own Chief Minister in 2025, says Bihar party chief Samrat Choudhary

BJP launches signature campaign against CM Nitish Kumar for police lathicharge and not providing 10 lakh jobs. Campaign to display police brutality and false promises.

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Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar may expand his Cabinet soon with new Ministers from allies Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress taking oath.

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Morning Digest | Opposition demands debate on Manipur in Parliament; police promise arrests after Manipur sexual violence video emerges, and more

Morning Digest, July 20, 2023 | Opposition demands debate on Manipur; police promise arrests in sexual violence case; Putin won't travel to BRICS summit; SC to list pleas to criminalise marital rape; Nitish denies being upset; BJP bets on small parties, and more

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Nitish Kumar denies being upset at not getting INDIA post

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also denied that he had objected to the name of the new Opposition alliance — the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) — hitting out at BJP Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi for spreading such rumours.

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Not just Nitish Kumar, former ally Jitan Ram Manjhi also objects to opposition’s INDIA name

NEW DELHI: Murmurs have started growing over the use of INDIA by the bloc of 26 opposition parties as an alliance to contest against the ruling BJP-led NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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Personal interest is only motive of smaller parties of Bihar, says Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist and convener of Jan Suraj Prashant Kishor on Tuesday targeted the small political parties of Bihar which are likely to play an important role for the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. He made a veiled attack alleging they always have a personal interest in mind rather…

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Chirag Paswan formally announces his return to the NDA

After nearly three-years of break from the BJP led National Democratic Alliance, Chirag Paswan announced his formal return to the coalition and that his party LJP (Ramvilas) will be contesting the next Lok Sabha elections in alliance with the BJP

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HDK taunts Congress on Nitish’s presence at Opposition meet

Attacking the Congress over the presence of Janata Dal (United) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the Opposition meet, Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday said that the Congress followed “dual policy” with regard to political alliances.

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Chirag Paswan meets Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda; returns to NDA

Chirag Paswan has emphasised on clarity from the BJP about his share of Lok Sabha and also Assembly seats in Bihar before formalising their alliance.

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Bihar Sunni Wakf Board opposes Uniform Civil Code

Sunni Wakf Board of Bihar has opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) saying that its implementation will hurt the religious sentiment of people of different religions. The Board also said that the Narendra Modi government wanted to implement it forcefully which was “not a welcome decision”.

The Times of India

Opposition meet: Congress evades leadership issue, BJP calls it 'marriage procession without groom'

NEW DELHI: A day before opposition parties' crucial meet in Bengaluru, Congress evaded questions on a joint leader while BJP mocked the 26 parties for marching forth in a marriage procession without deciding on the groom.

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Plaint against Nitish, Tejashwi in Patna court over lathi charge on BJP workers

BJP worker dies in lathi-charge during procession in Patna. Complaint lodged against CM Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav and four others. Complaint alleges 302 (murder) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) IPC sections. BJP alleges lathi-charge was "brutal" and caused death. Administration claims no injury marks on deceased and CCTV…

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Congress set to host 2-day Bengaluru meet, 24 opposition parties expected to attend

BENGALURU: Karnataka Congress, which is upbeat following its thumping victory in the recent assembly polls and successful implementation of three of its five big poll promises, will play host to the opposition parties' second big conference on Monday and Tuesday.

The Times of India

32 killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in last 72 hours in Bihar

PATNA: At least 17 people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in 11 districts of Bihar since late Friday evening, a statement issued on Saturday from the chief minister Nitish Kumar’s office said.

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