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BJP chief Nitin Nabin, Thakur, Singhvi, others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs
BJP National President Nitin Nabin took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on Thursday. He was joined by other newly elected members from various states. The oath-taking ceremony took place in the Rajya Sabha. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan congratulated the new parliamentarians. The elected MPs represent states including Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Maharashtra.
Choudhary starts with call to fight corruption
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the post, with Vijay Choudhary and Bijendra Yadav appointed as deputy CMs. Senior leaders including Nitish Kumar attended the ceremony. Choudhary, who currently holds key portfolios including home, has called for a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and stressed continuity in governance, with a cabinet expansion planned later.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to take oath as new CM on April 15
Samrat Choudhary is set to take oath as Bihar’s chief minister on Wednesday after being unanimously elected leader of the NDA legislature party, following Nitish Kumar’s resignation. Backed by alliance MLAs, Choudhary said he would carry forward Bihar’s development agenda. The NDA holds a strong majority in the assembly, ensuring a smooth transition of power.
After Nitish Kumar's exit, Samrat Choudhary’s first message as BJP Bihar leader
Samrat Choudhary thanked the party leadership after being chosen as BJP legislative party leader in Bihar, in his first post following Nitish Kumar’s resignation as chief minister. Calling it a “sacred opportunity,” Choudhary pledged to serve with dedication and said he would work under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Nitin Nabin to drive development and good governance in the state.
Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM; New Bihar Govt a day later
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign on Tuesday after a cabinet meeting. A new government will be sworn in on Wednesday. Shivraj Singh Chouhan will oversee the election of the new legislative party leader who will become the next Chief Minister. The new government will follow Kumar's policies and operate under his guidance.
Nitish Kumar takes Rajya Sabha oath, set to step down as Bihar CM; BJP to pick successor
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha member. This event signals significant political shifts in Bihar. A new chief minister from the BJP is expected to take charge soon. The current deputy chief minister, Samrat Choudhary, is a strong contender for the top post.
Tennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP as Bengal 2026 poll battle heats up
Tennis legend Leander Paes has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking his foray into active politics ahead of the West Bengal elections. The Wimbledon champion, an Olympic medalist and an International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, brings his immense popularity and national recognition to the party.
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar MLC: Who will be the state's new Chief Minister?
Nitish Kumar's resignation from the Bihar Legislative Council following his Rajya Sabha election has triggered intense speculation about his successor as Chief Minister. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary is a leading contender, with the BJP also considering other options like Nityanand Rai to navigate caste dynamics and electoral strategy.
Nitish Kumar set to resign as Bihar MLC on Monday, say sources
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign from the state legislative council on Monday. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month. The constitution requires him to quit as MLC within 14 days. This period concludes on Monday. JD(U) sources confirmed the development. The Chief Minister's next move regarding his chief ministership remains a subject of speculation.
Nitin Nabin resigns as Bihar MLA, set for bigger role in Rajya Sabha
Bihar BJP President Nitin Nabin has stepped down as MLA from Bankipur. This marks the end of his two-decade legislative career in Bihar. Nabin is moving to a larger role as a Rajya Sabha MP. He expressed his gratitude to constituents and party workers. His political journey began in 2006 after his father's passing.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin keeps Bihar assembly Speaker waiting for his resignation as MLA
Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar faced confusion Sunday. BJP President Nitin Nabin, elected to the Rajya Sabha, was scheduled to resign his assembly seat. However, Nabin left Patna due to an emergency. The Speaker noted Nabin needed to vacate his seat within 14 days of Rajya Sabha election. Physical presence is required for resignation.
Bihar Rajya Sabha loss triggers blame game in Mahagathbandhan
A political storm is brewing in Bihar's Mahagathbandhan. Four opposition MLAs missed crucial Rajya Sabha voting, handing a win to the ruling NDA. The Congress has issued notices to its absent members. Disagreements over candidate choice and party respect are cited. Other alliance partners are urging unity and action against such lapses.
'No full stop in politics': PM Modi bids farewell to retiring Rajya Sabha MPs
"To the leaders who are leaving the House after the end of their tenure, I want to say that there is no full stop in politics. The future is waiting for you. Your experience and contribution will always be remembered," PM Modi while addressing the upper house of Parliament.
NDA wins Bihar, Odisha Rajya Sabha seats amid cross-voting, absenteeism
BJP-backed candidates secured Rajya Sabha seats in Odisha and Bihar. Opposition legislators' cross-voting and absence influenced the results. In Haryana, vote counting was paused amid allegations of invalid votes. Congress has written to the Election Commission regarding alleged interference in Haryana polls.
NDA sweeps all five Bihar Rajya Sabha seats; Opposition falters
In a decisive display of political maneuvering, the National Democratic Alliance clinched all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, thanks to a strategic vote allocation that paved the way for their critical fifth seat. The Opposition struggled as abstentions from a number of legislators hampered their efforts.
Rajya Sabha Election 2026 Result Winners List: Check names of victorious candidates from Bihar, Assam, Bengal & other states
Rajya Sabha election 2026 result: Rajya Sabha elections concluded across 10 Indian states. Most results were predetermined, with 26 candidates securing unopposed victories. Polling occurred only for a few remaining seats, notably in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana. Prominent leaders like Nitish Kumar and Sharad Pawar were among those elected.
Polling for five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar begins
Voting has begun for five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar. Five candidates from the ruling NDA and one from the opposition RJD are contesting. MLAs are casting their ballots at the Bihar Assembly complex. Counting will take place later today. The NDA aims to win all five seats but requires opposition support for one.
All NDA candidates in Bihar for Rajya Sabha polls will win by huge margins: JD(U)
All National Democratic Alliance candidates in Bihar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls are predicted to secure victories with significant leads. JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha expressed confidence in the outcome. The alliance partners are holding meetings to strategize for the March 16 elections. Five Rajya Sabha seats are up for grabs in Bihar.
BJP appoints observers for Rajya Sabha Polls in Bihar, Haryana, Odisha
The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed central observers for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Nitin Nabin, the BJP chief, made these appointments on Monday. Harsh Malhotra and Vijay Sharma will oversee the polls in Bihar. Harsh Sanghavi is the observer for Haryana. Chandrasekhar Bawankule will be the central observer for Odisha. These appointments are for states where elections are necessitated.
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