NEERAJ KUMAR
Neeraj Kumar's fight shifts from Anant to Lalan Singh
After the Bihar MLC elections, Neeraj Kumar has openly criticized Lalan Singh for lack of support. Neeraj Kumar, now victorious, met with party leaders to express gratitude for their assistance. He emphasized that he will not seek blessings from Lalan Singh in the future. Additionally, Kumar is advocating for leadership under Nishant Kumar, the son of Nitish Kumar. JD(U) working president Sanjay Jha has encouraged internal resolution of these issues.
Anant Singh in fresh trouble: SC cancels bail in Dularchand Yadav murder case, asks expelled JD(U) MLA to surrender by December 1
The Supreme Court has set aside the bail granted to Bihar MLA Anant Singh in the Dularchand Yadav murder case, directing him to surrender by December 1. The decision comes amid his expulsion from JD(U), the withdrawal of his wife's official privileges and a petition seeking his disqualification from the Bihar Assembly.
MLC polls in 4 states: NDA victorious in 16, Congress draws blank; Samajwadi Party bags 5 seats in Uttar Pradesh including 2 in Varanasi
Results were declared in all but one seat - Nagpur Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra which is heading for a nail-biting finish involving BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale and Congress' sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari.
Jan Suraaj opens account in Bihar MLC polls, defeats Congress heavyweight in Darbhanga
Jan Suraaj Party gained its first seat in the Bihar Legislative Council elections with candidate Suresh Prasad Rai's victory. BJP and JD(U) also achieved wins in various constituencies, including Tirhut Teachers and Kosi Graduates. The election saw a significant turnout of 82.85 percent for teachers and 53.42 percent for graduates. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav commented on the poll results, accusing the NDA of electoral misconduct.
NDA wins 3 Karnataka MLC seats, leads on 4th; Jan Suraaj ahead on 1 in Bihar
Karnataka gives the NDA three cheers and a fourth seat in sight, while Jan Suraaj is knocking on the door of its first MLC win in Bihar. With counting underway across four states, the trends offer political parties an early pulse check ahead of bigger electoral battles.
MLC polls: Counting begins in four states, BJP-led alliances face rebel challenges
Counting of votes began for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The results will reveal the organisational strength of political parties and their alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and Samajwadi Party face off in 11 seats, while in Bihar, overlapping candidates create a competitive landscape. Karnataka’s results will determine the performance of the Congress against the BJP-JD(S) alliance.
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JD(U) expels Anant Singh, wife from party for 6 years
Janata Dal (United) has terminated Anant Singh's primary membership for six years due to his actions. Anant Singh campaigned for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh against the party’s nominee Neeraj Kumar, exacerbating conflicts. Union Minister Lalan Singh attempted to mediate between Singh and Kumar, as tensions have increased over the years. The party acted after repeated violations of directives and derogatory remarks against leadership.
Brisk polling in eight Bihar MLC seats; 150 candidates in fray
Polling for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats witnessed a significant turnout during the initial hours. Saran Teachers' constituency recorded the highest turnout, while several constituencies faced intense competition. Voting began at 8 am and will conclude at 4 pm today. The event includes a combined electorate of over five lakh voters across numerous polling stations. Counting of votes is scheduled to take place on October 27.
Bihar Legislative Council polls: 8 seats, 164 candidates; stage set for multi-cornered battle
The seats going to the polls are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi Graduates' constituencies, along with Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran Teachers' constituencies.
Anant Kumar Singh won't support Neeraj Kumar, but won't speak against him either: Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has mediated a dispute between JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh and MLC Neeraj Kumar. Singh has agreed not to publicly criticise Kumar, despite his grievances regarding past party actions. Lalan noted that Singh remains unwilling to support Kumar in the upcoming election. Neeraj Kumar filed his nomination for re-election amid ongoing tensions in the party.
MLC polls: JD(U)'s Anant Singh raises eyebrows by accompanying Jan Suraaj candidate for nomination
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh revolted against his own party while accompanying Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh during the filing of nomination papers for the Bihar legislative council elections. He made his intent to ensure the defeat of JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Patna Graduates constituency, supported the JSP nominee. The JDU national secretary said that the party president has been informed of the development and that appropriate measures will be taken.
Polling for 8 MLC seats in Bihar to be held on October 23
The Election Commission announced October 23 for Bihar Legislative Council biennial elections. Eight seats from Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies will see polls. The notification will be issued on September 29, with nominations closing October 6. Polling will occur from 8 am to 4 pm on election day. Counting of votes is scheduled for October 27.
Jan Suraaj announces candidates for 5 Bihar Legislative Council seats
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj is getting an early start on Bihar’s next electoral contest, naming candidates for five of the eight Legislative Council seats headed for polls. From backing a sitting MLC for another term to fielding a lawyer-turned-politician against a JD(U) heavyweight, Kishor is widening his party’s footprint in a battle where graduates and teachers, rather than the wider electorate, will call the shots.
Chirag Paswan's LJP(R) eyes UP, Punjab polls, hopes for NDA seat-sharing deal
Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is looking to contest the Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Assembly elections as part of the NDA alliance. The party hopes to secure seats by tapping into support among young voters and Dalit communities. Paswan is also set to launch his 'Youth Bole To' dialogue programme from Patna on September 24.
Tamil Nadu bypolls: Madurantakam, Dharapuram to to test Vijay govt as TVK faces AIADMK, allies
The Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls will be the first test for the Vijay-led TVK government after 100 days in power. The contests will also be a prestige battle for AIADMK, whose former MLAs joined TVK. Both parties face challenges from alliance partners, with CPI and CPI(M) fielding candidates and PMK staying neutral.
Bihar JD(U) feud ahead of MLC polls: Anant Singh vows to defeat Neeraj Kumar
A war of words has erupted between JD(U) leaders Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar ahead of the Bihar MLC elections to eight seats. Singh has vowed to defeat Kumar, accused him of framing him in a 2019 arms case and backed independent candidate Anuj Singh. Kumar has challenged Singh to provide evidence.
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.
Beer gets its buzz going as spirits market sobers up
State-level tax increases hurt demand for spirits, with growth at only 2%; beer volumes jump 17%, led by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
India releases names of 63 Indian nationals rescued from Trishuli-I project in Nepal
The Ministry of External Affairs released a list of rescued Indian nationals. Sixty-three workers from the Trishuli-I project in Nepal have been safely rescued. Authorities are still attempting to contact 290 other Indian nationals. Twenty-one rescued workers hailed from Tamil Nadu, contributing to the overall effort. This rescue operation involved significant coordination and communication.
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bankipur MLA after ending BJP’s 30-year hold on Patna seat
Prashant Kishor took oath as Bankipur MLA at the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Monday. He made a historic electoral debut on August 3, winning the Bankipur bypoll. Kishor defeated the BJP's Neeraj Kumar by a significant margin of 19,324 votes. The bypoll was necessitated after Nitin Nabin vacated the seat for the Rajya Sabha. Kishor's victory dealt a blow to the BJP, which held the seat since 1995.
Prashant Kishor files nomination for Bankipur bypoll, takes on BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha
Prashant Kishor formally entered the electoral fray for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll. He filed his nomination papers, seeking to win the BJP stronghold. The Jan Suraaj Party founder was accompanied by his wife for the event. The BJP fielded Neeraj Kumar Sinha against Kishor in this high-profile contest. Sinha replaced the original candidate who withdrew citing family reasons.
JDU faces dissent over possible return of Anant Singh
Ahead of Bihar elections, JD(U)'s potential induction of Anant Singh, a controversial figure from Mokama, faces internal resistance. While Singh's recent activities suggest an impending alliance, senior leader Neeraj Kumar openly opposes his entry, citing Singh's criminal history and past accusations against Nitish Kumar, raising concerns about the party's image.
No confusion among 'Mahagathbandhan' partners in Bihar: Neeraj Kumar
The JD(U) in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, asserted that there is no confusion among the partners in the 'Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance). Neeraj Kumar, a senior JD(U) leader, emphasized that speculations about the alliance's situation need clarification and pointed out that alliance members attend state cabinet meetings and events together without any confusion.
Rashtriya Rifles' Neeraj Kumar Singh came back wrapped in Tiranga, just as he predicted
A resident of Devrala village in Bulandshahr, Neeraj came from a family of farmers and was one of four sons of Omvir Singh and Rajas Devi.
We are expecting a lot of good orders in the oil and gas sector from GAIL: Neeraj Kumar, Jindal Saw
"We do expect a sluggish export based primarily on Middle East and Europe but more than that it will be made up by the domestic sector because we are expecting some good orders from GAIL."
Dawood Ibrahim wanted to surrender, former Delhi Police chief Neeraj Kumar claims
"Let all facts come out. Without entire facts be known, it would be premature and incorrect to say anything," BJP leader Nalin Kohli said.
Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar set to be BCCI's new ACSU chief
Sources say BCCI top brass which includes president Jagmohan Dalmiya and secretary Anurag Thakur are already discussing the appointment of Kumar.
IPL spot fixing: Girls were present when Sreesanth was arrested, says Neeraj Kumar
"Very much. Girls were present with Sreesanth and Jiju. We also have information about others (players)," Neeraj Kumar said.
Delhi gang rape a 'turning point', chief cop Neeraj Kumar assures prompt response
Delhi Police Chief Neeraj Kumar today elaborated steps initiated by the force to ensure safety of women in the national capital.
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