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With Bihar caste survey, Nitish Kumar has set the national agenda, says JD(U) chief

The Bihar government will soon release the socio-economic profile of the caste groups too

The Hindu

Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi and others in land-for-job scam case

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and others in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Caste census offers a self-propagating campaign for the Opposition

Opposition has been handed a self-propagating campaign to fuel their 2024 election campaign. It provides an agenda that resonates with a significant section of the population, confronts PM Modi's pro-OBC image and reinvents caste-based politics. It puts OBCs at 63%, EBCs at 36%. INDIA bloc to hold rally in Patna…

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Bihar's caste survey a brave step forward, Maharashtra and other states should follow suit: NCP MLA

NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad hails Bihar caste survey, demands similar exercise in all states. Alleges OBCs' rights being snatched away. Calls for a caste-based census to ensure social justice & empower social programmes. Cong & RJD welcome move, urge Centre to conduct nationwide census.

The Hindu

Bihar’s political arithmetic in the aftermath of the caste-based survey

With the release of caste-based survey, the EBC politics will have an upper edge in Bihar as their number has increased from 30% to 36%.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s senior-most DGP Braj Kishore Ravi quits

DGP Braj Kishore Ravi retires to join Congress party & contest Lok Sabha election from Bihar. He stood 2nd in UPSC empanelment of DGPs. Karuna Sagar, a 1991-batch IPS officer, recently joined RJD & is national spokesperson.

The Hindu

RJD leader under fire for remarks on women’s reservation Bill

At the programme, Mr. Siddiqui demanded reservation for women from backward and extremely backward communities. ‘If women with bob-cut hair, lipstick, and [talcum] powder go to Parliament, then your women will not get their rights. Give reservation to backward and extremely backward women,’ he said.

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Lalu meets Nitish Kumar amid talks of seat sharing

RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar met to discuss seat sharing in upcoming Lok Sabha election. They also discussed controversy over RJD MP's recitation of 'Thakur poem' and INDIA bloc's move to counter BJP and PM Modi

The Hindu

Will contest from Bihar’s Arrah, says Union Minister R.K. Singh

Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh announces intent to contest from Arrah Lok Sabha seat for third time. BJP leader's decision to contest in advance of 2024 polls raises questions. Rumours of him becoming Governor rejected. Pawan Singh, Bhojpuri actor and singer, being mulled as replacement. RJD MLA Sudhakar Singh also…

The Hindu

BJP president J.P. Nadda to visit Bihar on October 5

BJP President J.P. Nadda to visit Bihar on October 5 to celebrate 100th birth anniversary of Kailashpati Mishra, a founding member of the party. BJP plans to organise several events till Nov 3 to celebrate Mishra's anniv. BJP leaders assert they will win 30 out of 40 LS seats in…

The Hindu

Tejashwi slams BJP, says Bidhuri speaks like a ‘mawaali’

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for controversial remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali. Yadav expresses displeasure over delay in action against Bidhuri and terms his language as that of a street rogue. He questions BJP's right to abuse anyone, even within Parliament.

The Hindu

Bihar BJP slams Lalu, Nitish over land for job scam case

“Corruption is the family business of Lalu Prasad,” Mr. Sinha said.

The Hindu

RJD stands alone in demand for sending women’s reservation bill to House panel

RJD’S Manoj K. Jha asserted that more than a joyous welcome of the legislation that could pave way for more representation for the women, the narrative is about the government being anti-OBC.

The Hindu

How INDIA selected 14 anchors to boycott: Review of anchors’ social media, hate on debates

In the run-up to the opposition INDIA alliance’s blacklisting of 14 TV news anchors last week, almost all the members of the 26-party bloc’s coordination committee narrowed down on names of “partisan” anchors ahead of a joint discussion.

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Bihar Education Minister stirs row, compares Ramcharitmanas to cyanide

Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar caused controversy by comparing Hindu scripture Ramcharitmanas to potassium cyanide. Opposition BJP slammed him, while ruling coalition distanced themselves. Chandra Shekhar had made similar statements in the past, which caused embarrassment to the coalition.

The Hindu

Opposition attacks BJP over G-20 celebrations

Opp. leaders criticize BJP for holding “celebrations” & felicitating PM Modi on a day when terrorists killed security personnel in J&K. Congress held presser & observed 2-min silence in memory of martyrs. BSP, TMC, CPI, RJD & BSP leaders slammed BJP for its hypocrisy.

The Hindu

40% sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% serious criminal cases: ADR

40% of sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25% have serious criminal cases, 7% are billionaires and average assets per MP is ₹38.33 crs. 23 (79%) out of 29 MPs from Kerala, 41 (73%) out of 56 MPs from Bihar, 37 (57%) out of 65 MPs from Maharashtra, 13 (54%) out…

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Eye on Lok Sabha polls, RJD, JD(U) hold parallel meetings in Patna

RJD, JD(U) hold parallel meetings to prepare for LS polls; Tejashwi, Nitish take feedback from ground level. Both parties aim to strengthen orgs, discuss seat-sharing in INDIA bloc meeting. Opposition leader Sinha doubts resolution of seat-sharing issue.

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LJD to seek Cabinet berth in govt., to merge with RJD in Oct.

LJD to seek Cabinet berth in LDF govt, to merge with RJD in Oct. Meeting acknowledges people's verdict in Puthuppally byelection, condemns Modi govt's majoritarian politics. LDF urged to evaluate failure & take corrective steps. M.V. Shreyams Kumar, LJD State president, presided over meeting.

The Hindu

Bihar RJD chief Jagdanand Singh’s ‘tikka’ comment stirs row

Jagdanand Singh said, “Demolishing mosques or constructing temples would not benefit anyone.”

The Hindu

RSS chief should tell government to hold caste census: RJD leader Manoj Jha

RJD leader Manoj Jha urges RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to tell government to agree for caste census, following Bhagwat's support for reservation

The Hindu

Complaint filed against Udhayanidhi Stalin in Muzaffarpur court for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments calling for the eradication of Sanatana Dharma has triggered a political row.

Dynamite News

Ex-Bihar MP Prabhunath Singh gets life imprisonment in 1995 double murder case

Supreme Court has sentenced RJD leader and former MP Prabhunath Singh to life imprisonment in double murder case of 1995. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

RJD MP Manoj Jha says DU cancelled his lecture planned for Sept 4

RJD MP Manoj Jha alleges his lecture at Delhi University has been cancelled due to "unavoidable circumstances". He demands a probe into the issue and questions why he can't address teachers of his own university. He also said he will write to PM Modi and Education Minister.

The Hindu

I’ve caught hold throat of Narendra Modi, will remove him: Lalu Prasad

The Opposition coalition’s third meeting will be held in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1, following the first two meetings held in Patna and Bengaluru in June and July respectively.

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