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Bihar BJP observes ‘black day’ in protest against party leader’s death in lathi charge

BJP observed 'black day' in Bihar legislature to protest lathi charge by the police resulting in the death of one of their leaders, during the party’s protest march. The BJP strongly condemned the lathi charge and submitted a memorandum to the Governor.

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Bihar: BJP leader dies allegedly after police lathicharge during opposition protest in Patna

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday alleged that a leader of the party died after sustaining injuires during police lathi-charge as party workers were marching to the Bihar Assembly during a massive protest against the Nitish Kumar-led government in the state today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Won’t remove turban till Nitish removed as CM: Bihar BJP chief

Nitish Kumar and Samrat Choudhary had a sharp exchange in the Bihar Legislative Council, with the latter declaring his resolve to remove the CM from his post. The BJP has planned a march on July 13 to protest against the lathi charge on teachers and to raise other issues.

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Left parties protest against Nitish government for changing domicile norms

The Left parties supporting the government of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday protested against the change in the domicile policy allowing candidates from any States to become teachers in government-run schools in Bihar.

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Pandemonium in Bihar Assembly as BJP MLAs demand Tejashwi’s resignation

The Bihar Assembly witnessed unruly scenes on July 11 as the Opposition BJP MLAs trooped into the well of the House, raising slogans demanding the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav

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Nitish Kumar reportedly seen shouting at RJD MLC over his proximity to the BJP

Nitish Kumar expressed his anger during the Bihar Mahagathbandhan’s legislative party meeting after the first day of the monsoon session of the Bihar Legislature.

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BJP creates ruckus in Bihar Assembly on first day of Monsoon Session, seeks resignation of Tejashwi in land for jobs scam

Proceedings for the day were adjourned minutes later, after obituary references, but the BJP made it clear that it would keep pressing for the resignation of Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav.

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U.P. Minister compares Opposition unity against BJP with barking dogs against a powerful roaming elephant

Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (independent charge) Manohar Lal Panth made a controversial remark in Jalaun district on July 9 comparing Opposition unity against the BJP with barking dogs against a powerful roaming elephant. “When elephant roams and does its work, dogs bark,” he said, when reporters asked him about Opposition unity.

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Key Nitish aide alleges BJP trying to repeat Maharashtra episode in Bihar

A key aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on July 4 rejected demands for Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav’s resignation, following a CBI chargesheet against the RJD leader, and accused the BJP of trying to repeat the Maharashtra episode in the State.

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BJP won’t accept Nitish again at any cost, says Sushil Modi

Bihar BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi on July 3 said his party would not join hands with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar again at any cost “even if he rubs his nose at the BJP’s door”.

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Nitish meeting party MLAs, MPs individually

After meeting with party legislators, Ministers and workers, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on July 2 started meeting party MPs one-on-one at his official residence in Patna. Mr. Kumar met four party MPs — three from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha — individually for about 15 minutes.

The Hindu

Patna rocked by protests against opening teachers’ jobs for those not from Bihar

Bihar’s capital Patna was on July 1, 2023 rocked by protests against the State government’s controversial decision to allow those from other provinces to compete for teachers’ jobs

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Congress launching Rahul Gandhi for last 20 years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on June 29 accused opposition leaders, who had attended the June 23 meeting in Patna, of being involved in scams worth over 20 lakh crore.

The Hindu

Teaching job candidates in Bihar not competent, says Education Minister, triggers row

The Opposition BJP and teaching job aspirants slammed the statement by the Education Minister.

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Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar’s Lakhisarai on June 29

BJP officials said Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be addressing a mega-rally at Lakhisarai in Munger Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar on June 29

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CM Nitish meets Governor amid talks of Cabinet expansion

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar had a meeting with Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhawan in Patna on June 28.

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In Shimla, why the opposition will need more than a coalition playbook

The 15-party opposition meet in Patna last week, hosted by Bihar chief minister and the JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar, has left it to the next meet in Shimla to firm up a joint plan.

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JD(U) will merge soon with RJD, claims Upendra Kushwaha

Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal (RLJD) chief Upendra Kushwaha claimed that the ruling Janata Dal (United) will merge with its alliance partner Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and there will be soon an exodus of JD(U) leaders looking to join other parties.

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Bihar Congress hopeful of getting two more Cabinet berths after Shimla meeting

After the successful Opposition meeting in Patna attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, its party leaders in Bihar are hopeful of getting two more ministerial berths in the State Cabinet, their long-pending demand.

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We stand together to contest BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections: non-BJP Opposition parties

Framing the next general election as a fight between “democracy and dictatorship”, 15 Opposition parties came together, projecting a united front in Patna on June 23. At the end of the four-hour long meeting, no joint statement was issued, nor a seat-sharing formula declared. It concluded on the promise of…

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RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav asks Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to get married

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad on June 23 asked India’s most eligible bachelor Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to get married as soon as possible.

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Opposition Meet: 'Iss Baaraat ka dulha kaun?' mocks BJP; Congress hits back ‘Dulha taiyar hai'

As opposition leaders arrived in Patna for the meeting, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was getting ready for the 'wedding procession' but who is the groom? Read further on Dynamite News:

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Opposition Meet: Meeting begins in Patna to finalise strategy against BJP for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

The Opposition picked Patna as a venue for its meeting as it represents the 1974 call of total revolution by Jayaprakash Narayan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress party’s DNA is in Bihar, says Rahul Gandhi after arriving in Patna for Opposition meet

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on June 23 received a warm welcome from Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar upon arrival in Patna for a crucial opposition meeting.

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Opposition meet: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge arrives in Bihar's Patna

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday arrived in Bihar's Patna to attend the Opposition leaders' meeting hosted by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, with an aim to arrive at a consensus to forge a united Opposition front to take on the BJP. Read further on…

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