RAM VILAS
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.
ET Analysis: After Lalu Prasad & Ram Vilas Paswan, the last of JP-era trio steps aside
Together, they ensured the dominance of regional parties in Bihar even as neighbouring states in the Hindi heartland experimented with BJP- and Congress-led governments. Nitish's departure heralds a new political phase in Bihar that both the BJP and JDU are largely unaccustomed to. When a chief minister who has ruled for two decades steps aside, it becomes difficult for the successor to match public expectations as well as manage alliance dynamics. In this scenario, Nitish's exit poses several challenges and opportunities for the new government, the BJP and the JDU.
"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.
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Major shift as Nitish Kumar heads to Rajya Sabha; BJP set to have its first Bihar CM
Bihar's political landscape is set for a major shift. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will file his Rajya Sabha nomination on Thursday. Following this, he is expected to resign. The Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the next government with its leader becoming the Chief Minister. This marks a significant change in Bihar's leadership.
Problem of plenty for NDA as 5 Bihar Rajya Sabha seats go to polls
The NDA is set to win four of Bihar's five Rajya Sabha seats. The alliance is working on internal equations to secure a fifth seat. JD(U) is likely to retain its two seats. BJP eyes two seats, considering Bhojpuri actor Pavan Singh. The fifth seat depends on numbers and potential cross-voting. LJP (Ram Vilas) also has a claim.
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.
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.
LJP(RV)'s rise fulfils father's dream, says Chirag Paswan after 2 party MLAs take oath as ministers
Chirag Paswan's party LJP(RV) has secured two ministerial berths in the new Bihar government. Paswan stated this marks a significant achievement for his party. He dedicated this success to his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan. The party now faces significant responsibilities to contribute to Bihar's development. Paswan expressed commitment to working towards a developed Bihar starting immediately.
Paswan dedicated his life to deprived, backward classes: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan on his death anniversary, highlighting his lifelong dedication to the deprived and exploited. Paswan, a nine-term Lok Sabha member and founder of the Lok Janshakti Party, was a prominent Dalit leader in Bihar politics. His son, Chirag Paswan, continues his legacy as a minister in the current government.
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.
LJP(RV) seeks 'bigger role' for Chirag in Bihar
LJP (Ram Vilas), a BJP-led NDA ally, is pushing for Union Minister Chirag Paswan to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. A resolution was passed during the party's Youth Wing meeting, reflecting a strong desire among party workers and the public to see Paswan play a larger role in state politics.
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.
LJP (Ram Vilas) to contest Jharkhand polls, in alliance or alone: Chirag Paswan
Union Minister Chirag Paswan announced that the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) will contest the upcoming Jharkhand assembly polls. Discussions are ongoing about whether to run in alliance or independently. This follows BJP's declaration of an alliance with AJSU Party and JD(U) for the elections scheduled later this year.
Chirag Paswan: Ram Vilas' son to be the next Dalit icon of Bihar?
The outcome of the 18th Lok Sabha polls, revealed on Tuesday, underscores Chirag Paswan's prowess as a politician and his embodiment as the true political successor to his late father, Ram Vilas Paswan, who passed away in 2020. Despite initial astonishment over the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to allocate five seats to Chirag's party while sidelining his rival faction led by his uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, the young leader has showcased remarkable performance in the Lok Sabha elections.
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.
I am political heir to Ram Vilas Paswan, not Chirag, says Paras
Pashupati Kumar Paras, Union food processing minister and uncle of LJP leader Chirag Paswan, has claimed to be the rightful political heir of the late Ram Vilas Paswan. Paras stated that his brother had asked him to contest from his constituency, Hajipur, instead of Chirag Paswan. Paras also accused Paswan of forging a deal with RJD and trying to stake a claim on the Hajipur seat.
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.
I am the real political successor of Ram Vilas Paswanji, says Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras
After the death of Ram Vilas Paswan last year, a factional feud started in Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) between Paras and Paswan's son Chirag Paswan, with both sides now claiming to represent the party. LJP was founded by Ram Vilas Paswan.
Bihar: Will support Ram Vilas Paswan's wife if LJP fields her for Rajya Sabha bypoll, says RJD
Lalu Prasad’s RJD has offered unconditional support to former NDA ally LJP if it fields Reena Paswan, the widow of former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha seat vacated due to the LJP founder’s death on October 8.
National flag to fly at half mast today as mark of respect to Ram Vilas Paswan
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) founder Ram Vilas Paswan passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday. His Son Chirag Paswan broke the news on his Twitter handle. Paswan recently underwent heart surgery in Delhi. He has served as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in central government.
Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan undergoes heart surgery
Ram Vilas Paswan (74), who has been in active politics for more than five decades and is one of the country's most noted Dalit leaders, has been hospitalised for the last few weeks.
BJP, LJP clinch deal, Rajya Sabha seat likely for Ram Vilas Paswan
The deal was clinched after Ram Vilas Paswan, who is also a Union minister, and his son Chirag Paswan met BJP leader Arun Jaitley.
Ram Vilas Paswan healthy, expected to be discharged tomorrow
Paswan (70) was admitted to the ICU of the private hospital here around 8:30 PM yesterday after he complained of breathlessness.
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh can become a 'federation': Ram Vilas Paswan
Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan today favoured India, Pakistan and Bangladesh becoming a "Mahasanghatan" (federation) with a common currency and open trade.
Lok Sabha polls 2014: It’s Ram vs Ram in the battle of Hajipur
Namesakes Ram sunder Das of JD(U)and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan are contesting for the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat in Bihar.
Jolt for Ram Vilas Paswan; six nominees leave party
LJP led by Ram Vilas Paswan received a severe jolt today with 6 of its nominees returning tickets and symbols and joining the RPD.
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