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Samrat Choudhary to be Bihar's next Chief Minister after Nitish Kumar resigns
Samrat Choudhary will take oath as Chief Minister on April 15 in Patna, in the presence of senior BJP leaders, NDA chief ministers from other states, and top central leadership.
Assam polls: Alliance talks intensify as Congress reaches out to Jharkhand CM Soren
Assam's electoral landscape is heating up as the BJP finalizes seat sharing with AGP, while Congress and its ally AJP engage with Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party and LJP are assessing their prospects, and CM Sarma accuses Congress leader Pawan Khera of attempting to contact militant groups.
'Will move no confidence motion against LS Speaker if House runs smoothly': Congress MP K Suresh
In a developing political landscape, over 100 opposition MPs are set to challenge Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with a no-confidence motion, provided the House operates without a hitch. Yesterday's session came to a halt, obstructing their plans. The opposition claims the Speaker's actions have shown partiality, prompting this decisive step.
"We only want to see Nitish Kumar as CM of Bihar": JD(U) members raise slogans amid Rajya Sabha speculations
Nitish Kumar: This comes after sources from Janata Dal (United) stated that the veteran leader might transition to the Rajya Sabha of the Parliament, resigning from the post of Chief Minister of Bihar.
Time for her to go: West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticises CM Mamata's move to protest against SIR
West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's move to hold a protest over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll on March 6, saying "it is time for her to go" following the upcoming State Assembly elections.
With 5 Rajya Sabha seats going to polls, Bihar braces for hectic political activity
Rajya Sabha elections Bihar: According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, filing of nomination papers will begin on February 26 and polling will take place on March 16.
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Ruckus in Bihar Assembly as LJP(RV) demands apology from RJD for 'insulting' Ram Vilas Paswan
The Bihar Assembly saw significant disruption on Monday. The Lok Janshakti Party (RV) accused the RJD of insulting former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan. The RJD, in turn, demanded a substantial increase in quotas for deprived castes. Speaker Prem Kumar adjourned the House amid the commotion. The LJP(RV) sought an apology for remarks made by an RJD MLA.
Decided to contest elections alone: RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras
Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) will contest Bihar assembly elections solo after alliance talks with Mahagathbandhan failed. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) affirmed NDA unity, predicting a historic victory under Nitish Kumar's leadership. Seat-sharing for NDA includes BJP and JD(U) contesting 101 seats each.
Chirag Paswan says committed to his father's vision of "Bihar First, Bihari First" at Ram Vilas Paswan's death anniversary
Union Minister Chirag Paswan remembered his father Ram Vilas Paswan on his death anniversary. He pledged to uphold his father's 'Bihar First, Bihari First' philosophy. Paswan stated the upcoming Bihar elections offer a chance to realize his father's developmental dreams for the state. He committed to carrying forward the Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) legacy.
If it helps party, will definitely contest Bihar polls, says Chirag Paswan; backs Nitish for CM post
Chirag Paswan, president of Lok Janshakti Party, plans to contest in the upcoming Bihar elections. He will contest if it benefits his party's position. Paswan aims for a strong strike rate in the Bihar polls. He acknowledged Nitish Kumar will continue as Chief Minister after the elections.
Bihar: Chirag's party blames Paras for 'ill-treatment' of Ram Vilas Paswan's wife
Union minister Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) accused Pashupati Kumar Paras of mistreating Chirag's late father's first wife, Rajkumari Devi, who was allegedly evicted. This incident highlights the ongoing feud between Chirag and Paras over the political legacy of Ram Vilas Paswan. No police complaint has been lodged, and Paras remains unreachable for comments.
Nitish Kumar convenes NDA meeting to ensure better coordination for Bihar assembly polls
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar convenes an NDA meeting to ensure stronger coordination among alliance partners ahead of next year's assembly polls. Leaders from JD(U), BJP, Lok Janshakti Party, Rashtriya Lok Morcha, and Hindustani Awam Morcha highlight the need for perfect synergy to secure a majority.
Chirag Paswan re-elected as Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief for 5 years
Union Minister Chirag Paswan was unanimously re-elected as the president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) for the next five years during a national executive meeting on Sunday. Paswan, who also serves as Minister of Food Processing Industries, mentioned that the meeting covered upcoming assembly elections in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Jharkhand.
Chirag Paswan leads in Bihar's Hajipur Lok Sabha seat , says stand firmly in support of PM Modi
Chirag Paswan, two-time MP and president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), is leading in the Hajipur seat, with his party's candidates ahead in four other Bihar constituencies, according to the Election Commission. Paswan affirmed his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating on social media that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form a majority government under Modi's leadership, providing the country with a strong and powerful administration for a third consecutive term.
Ending buzz of rift, Pashupati Paras calls on Nadda; says will 'support NDA' in Lok Sabha polls
RLJP president Pashupati Kumar Paras ended rift speculations with the NDA over Lok Sabha seat allotments by meeting BJP national president JP Nadda. Paras accused BJP of 'injustice' after losing out on a ticket from Hajipur but later agreed to support all 40 NDA candidates in Bihar, settling differences going into elections.
LJP (Ramvilas) releases list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls, Chirag Paswan to fight from Hajipur
Lok Janshakti Party releases its Lok Sabha candidates list. Chirag Paswan to contest from Hajipur. NDA govt, BJP, and JD-(U) share seats. Arun Bharti, Rajesh Verma, Shambhavi Choudhary, Veena Devi among other candidates announced.
Chacha vs Bhatija in Hajipur: LJP Chief Chirag Paswan to contest against uncle Pashupathi Paras, says it's my father's Karambhoomi
Chirag Paswan, leader of Lok Janshakti Party, vows to contest Lok Sabha elections from Hajipur against Uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras. Paswan emphasizes familial and political significance of decision. Party holds parliamentary meeting to strategize. Paswan assures release of candidate list soon. Meanwhile, RLJP President Paras has resigned as Union Minister over dissatisfaction with seat allocation, declares intent to contest from Hajipur.
Seat sharing with BJP finalised for LS polls in Bihar, all 'concerns' addressed: Chirag Paswan
Chirag Paswan, LJP chief, announced seat-sharing formula with BJP for Lok Sabha polls. J P Nadda addressed all concerns. Hajipur seat may be given to Paswan, the bastion of LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan. NDA aiming for 400 seats in upcoming elections.
Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras dissolves parliamentary board of his party
A communication to the effect issued by Paras was shared by RLJP spokesman Shravan Agrawal, who added that the decision has been taken "in view of Lok Sabha polls" and "a new parliamentary board would be constituted soon". However, the development may be seen in the backdrop of an embarrassment faced by the party two days ago when one of its five MPs turned up at a function hosted by Chirag Paswan, a nephew of Paras who is also his bitter rival.
I am political heir of Ram Vilas Paswan, Chirag will only inherit property: Pashupati Paras
Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras on Tuesday asserted that he is the political "heir" of former Lok Janshakti Party chief and his late brother Ram Vilas Paswan, while Chirag Paswan will inherit only his father's financial assets by law. Ram Vilas Paswan, a veteran Dalit leader and a political heavyweight from Bihar, passed away in October 2020 after prolonged illness. His Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) split into two factions following differences between his son Chirag Paswan and younger brother Paras.
Uddhav backstabbed by own leaders; I had faced same situation: Chirag Paswan
"Uddhav Thackeray has been backstabbed by his own party leaders. The same thing had happened to me last year when my own party leaders betrayed me and formed a separate party," said Paswan, when asked for his reaction to the Maharashtra imbroglio.
Chirag Paswan thanks EC for allotting LJP (Ram Vilas) as his party's name, announces bypoll candidates
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has announced names of his party's candidates for the upcoming Bihar assembly bypolls which will be held on October 30.
EC freezes LJP poll symbol till dispute between Chirag Paswan, Pashupati Paras factions is settled
"Both the groups shall be known by such names by as they may choose for their respective groups, including, if they so desire, linkage with their parent party Lok Janshakti Party," the order read.
Chirag Paswan moves Delhi HC challenging LS Speaker's decision to recognise Paras as LoP in House
Chirag also tweeted in Hindi saying that he has filed a petition in the Delhi high Court against the Lok Sabha Speaker's initial decision recognising party's expelled Member of Parliament Pashupati Paras Jee as the leader of the party in the House.
LJP fight: Chirag Paswan expels five rebel MPs; Paras-led faction removes him as party president
While Chirag Paswan has been isolated in the parliamentary party as all other MPs beside him have backed Paras, sources said he continues to draw support from other leaders in the organisation.
Lok Janshakti Party MPs join hands against Chirag Paswan
The Lok Janshakti Party appears set for a split as five of its six Lok Sabha MPs are learnt to have joined hands to oust Chirag Paswan as their leader in the House by electing his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras in his place.
Chirag Paswan slams Nitish Kumar ahead of LJP meet to decide ties with JD(U) in Bihar polls
In a letter to the Bihar chief minister, he accused Kumar of not fulfilling earlier promises made to SCs and STs, including giving them three dismil of land.
LJP to contest 50 seats in Jharkhand: Chirag Paswan
The BJP on Tuesday received another setback after its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) decided to contest the Jharkhand Assembly polls alone.
Lok Janshakti Party favours early election in Jharkhand
Paswan said it had been thought that development would take place in the state under tribal chief ministers but it proved otherwise.
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