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"JD(U) won't get even 10 seats": Mokama MLA Anant Singh plans own party after expulsion
Mokama MLA Anant Singh has been expelled from the Janata Dal (United) for anti-party activities. He criticized the party's leadership and stated it will not win more than ten seats. Singh announced his intention to establish his own political party after his removal. He maintains his cordial relationship with Nitish Kumar, despite his criticisms of the party. Additionally, his wife, Neelam Devi, was also expelled for similar reasons.
Oppn heading for crushing defeat again in 2029 elections, says Amit Shah
Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for engaging in negative politics and losing elections consistently. He expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance will secure a significant victory in the upcoming 2029 elections. Shah emphasized the need for Congress to connect with the public and engage in introspection regarding their recent electoral performance. Senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal also mocked Gandhi's behavior and rejected allegations of electoral malpractice.
BJP declares candidates for 10 UP, Bihar MLC seats
The BJP has announced four candidates for Bihar and six for Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Legislative Council elections in the teachers and graduates constituencies. The party has retained some sitting MLCs and fielded former lawmakers and independents, including Sarvesh Kumar in Bihar and Dhruv Tripathi in Uttar Pradesh, as it finalised its candidates for the polls.
JDU to meet Amit Shah on UCC; Chirag Paswan seeks stakeholder views
Janata Dal (United) leaders will soon meet Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the Uniform Civil Code. The party previously suggested wider consultation and cautioned against rushing UCC implementation. Other allies like LJP (Ram Vilas) and TDP also demand extensive discussions with stakeholders. Several NDA-ruled states are actively pursuing UCC implementation through state-level bills. The BJP is approaching UCC implementation state-wise due to diverse social structures.
Ganga Water Treaty renewal: Bihar's water interests to be considered, assures S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured Sanjay Jha that Bihar's water interests will be considered. The 30-year Ganga Water Distribution Treaty with Bangladesh expires in December 2026. Inter-ministerial discussions and consultations with Bihar government representatives have occurred. The government will take an appropriate decision keeping these factors in mind. Sanjay Jha expressed satisfaction with the considered response on the treaty renewal.
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A day after Bankipur shock and Datia setback PM meets former CMs of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Nitish Kumar and Shivraj Singh Chouhan. These meetings followed recent Bharatiya Janata Party electoral losses in bypolls. The JDU chief's visit to Parliament House was termed a courtesy call. Discussions reportedly covered Bihar's development and the political situation. The Datia assembly seat retention by Congress also highlighted BJP's challenges.
JDU rethinks Bihar grassroots strategy after Nitish Kumar's exit
JDU confronts challenges retaining its core support after Nitish Kumar's resignation. The party's reliance on welfare scheme beneficiaries now requires new strategies. All eyes are on Nishant Kumar, Nitish's son, who is emerging as a consensus leader. He aims to build acceptability and protect JDU's political interests within the new government structure.
JDU at its strongest in 2025, even as post-Nitish Kumar question nears
The Janata Dal (United) remains heavily dependent on Nitish Kumar, whose leadership continues to define the party’s political relevance. After a weak showing in 2020, the JDU rebounded strongly in 2025 following its return to the NDA in early 2024, benefiting from the BJP’s reduced majority at the Centre and renewed attention to Bihar.
Bihar election result: JDU camp certain of Nitish Kumar's 10th term as Bihar CM
Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set for his tenth term. The JDU camp expresses confidence in his leadership. The role of other NDA allies like BJP, LJP(RV), HAM, and RLM will be crucial for the government's smooth functioning. All allies have shown strong electoral performance. Nitish Kumar remains a popular figure, fulfilling poll promises.
Former JDU MP Santosh Kushwaha, ex-MLA Rahul Sharma join RJD
Ahead of Bihar assembly elections, former JDU lawmakers Santosh Kushwaha and Rahul Sharma, along with Lok Janshakti Party leader Ajay Kushwaha and JDU MP's son Chanaykya Prasad Ranjan, joined the Opposition RJD. Kushwaha, a two-time former JDU MP from Purnea, and Sharma, a former MLA from Ghosi, were inducted in the presence of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
JDU reaches out to minorities amid Waqf Act concerns
After supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's JDU intensified efforts to reach out to the Muslim community. At an Eid Milan event in Patna, JDU leaders highlighted their support for the bill and the welfare of Muslims under Kumar's leadership. The party also announced an increase in Urdu translator posts, addressing community concerns.
JDU gets to work early for 2025 assembly polls
JDU has begun preparing for next year's Bihar assembly elections following their win in the Belaganj by-election. The victory marked the first non-RJD win in 34 years for the seat. Seven teams of party leaders will visit districts to organize worker meetings. The NDA government, led by Nitish Kumar, is highlighting developmental changes in Bihar.
JDU strategizes for MBC support ahead of 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections
JDU leaders gathered at Patna headquarters to discuss strategies for the upcoming “Ati Pichchara Jan Samvad Yatra” ahead of the 2025 Bihar assembly polls. They emphasized CM Nitish Kumar’s efforts since 2005 to empower Most Backward Castes both politically and socio-economically, aiming to solidify voter support.
KC Tyagi, face of JDU outside Bihar, resigns as spokesperson
In his letter to Nitish Kumar, Tyagi said he was not comfortable with the kind of debate TV channels were holding and he was unable to put forth the vision of JDU. Though Tyagi said he was resigning for personal reasons, sources told ET that he was asked to resign by the party leadership.
JDU national executive to discuss current political situation
JDU is holding its national executive meeting in New Delhi following the Lok Sabha election results. The meeting comes amid a demand from a section of the BJP in Bihar for the party to field its chief ministerial candidate in the next assembly elections. JDU and BJP leaders have dismissed claims of mistrust between the two parties.
Bihar elections: Nitish Kumar-led JDU outperforms BJP
In Bihar, all eyes are on JDU's performance within the NDA alliance. JDU has maintained a lead in 15 seats, outperforming BJP. This is politically significant as JDU excelled in seats with a high Muslim population like Kishanganj, Katihar, and Araria.
BJP to contest 17, JDU 16, Chirag's LJP 5, HAM & Kushwaha's RLM one each
BJP and JDU to contest 17 and 16 seats in Bihar. LJP (Ram Vilas), Rashtriya Lok Morcha (Upendra Kushwaha), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Jitan Ram Manjhi) got seats. Paras denied seat. Tawde: NDA partners fighting united. Jha: 2019 NDA victory.
JDU on verge of split: BJP's Sushil Modi
Referring to one-to-one meetings held by Nitish Kumar with JDU MLAs and MPs, Sushil Modi said this itself shows Kumar is scared. "It used to take minimum six months for any MLA to get an appointment with Nitish. Now he is spending half an hour with each MLA and MP. He is unsure whether they will remain in the party," he said.
Harivansh need not quit as Rajya Sabha deputy chair: JDU President Lalan Singh
"The post of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha belongs to the House, and therefore, there is no need for Harivansh Narayan Singh to resign from that post following political developments in Bihar," Lalan Singh told ET, ending the suspense on JDU's stand on Harivansh continuing in the post.
JDU, BJP engage in bitter bickering post-breakup
"Nitish Kumar wanted to become vice president. Several JDU leaders had approached the BJP with the offer to make Nitish the VP," senior BJP leader Sushil Modi told ET. "When BJP itself had the numbers, why would the party give the VP post to anyone. This must have angered Nitish."
JDU Chief has task cut out with ‘rising BJP, strong RJD’
Since BJP is making inroads into every section of society barring minorities, JDU also has the enviable task of keeping its own social base intact. At the same time, JDU is also eager to expand the party beyond Bihar to other states.
JDU executive meeting to discuss state poll plans tomorrow
The JDU is gearing up for its national convention on Sunday, when its 60-member executive team will meet in the first half of the day and members of the national council will meet in the second half at the party headquarters in Patna.
LJP’s exit may help BJP in post-poll deal, feels Nitish Kumar-led JDU
If the LJP puts up strong local candidates on each seat it could be a crucial factor on seats with lesser victory margins. The LJP’s only objective is to weaken the JDU candidates and this could impact the vote transfer from the BJP to the JDU, said people aware of the matter.
Shyam Rajak joins RJD after being expelled from the JDU
A day after being expelled from the ruling JDU, Bihar’s former industry minister Shyam Rajak joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) at the residence of former CM Rabri Devi in Patna on Monday afternoon.
Bihar CM holds video meet with JDU leaders on assembly poll preparations
JDU President and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is not only closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation in the state but also connecting with party workers through video link on the strategy for the upcoming assembly polls.
JDU eyes 17 seats dominated by MBCs, upper castes
As per the agreement reached between the BJP and JDU, both of NDA’s allies will contest 17 seats each in Bihar.
BJP, JDU reach seat-sharing agreement
After giving two more allies — Ram Vilas Paswan-led LJP and Upendra Kushwaha-headed RLSP — their share of seats, the majority of the share will be split evenly between the BJP and the JDU.
Nitish Kumar should be ‘face’ of NDA in Bihar, JDU tells BJP after bypoll loss
It appears that JDU is eyeing a “respectable” seat-sharing formula for the general elections, while retaining its claim to fight on more seats than BJP in the next assembly polls.
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