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Nitish Kumar habitual betrayer, alleges BJP; announces state-wide stir

The party announced that it will stage massive protests (mahadharnas) against betrayal by the JD(U) leader across all districts on Wednesday which will be followed by agitations at block level

Nitish to take oath as Bihar CM tomorrow, Tejashwi to be his deputy

Nitish Kumar, who dumped the BJP-led NDA earlier on Tuesday, will be taking oath as Bihar CM for the eighth time

BJP accuses Nitish of insulting people's mandate, throws 'Paltu Ram' jibe

BJP leaders noted that he had snapped ties with the RJD in 2017 over allegations of corruption against its leader Tejashwi Yadav and asked how he will justify the alliance with the party again.

Nitish splits with ally BJP for second time, to meet Bihar Governor at 4 pm

Leader of the opposition Tejashwi Yadav is likely to visit the CM's residence to hand over the letter of support any time

Parallel meetings of JD(U), RJD begin amid soaring political temperatures

Parallel meetings of the JD(U) which helms the Bihar government, and the opposition RJD are on here Tuesday amid speculations of a major political move by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

Cross-voting in Bihar during prez polls shows resentment against Tejashwi

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal has claimed that "resentment" against Tejashwi Yadav got reflected in the presidential polls wherein Murmu got more votes than the number NDA had in its kitty

Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP for asking caste and religion in Agnipath scheme

RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav slammed BJP and RSS for having caste and religion section under the documents required during the recruitment of Agniveers

Tejashwi Yadav plays cricket at home, some say it's PM Modi effect

A video of Tejashwi Yadav playing cricket has gone viral on social media, making netizens wonder if the young RJD leader has taken to heart PM Narendra Modi's reported taunt at his roly-poly frame

Don't want a statue in Rashtrapati Bhavan: Tejashwi on not supporting Murmu

A day ahead of the presidential polls, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday found himself under attack from the BJP for making disparaging remarks about NDA's candidate Draupadi Murmu. The leader of the opposition in Bihar assembly was asked about his decision to support Yashwant Sinha, a former Union minister, and not Murmu who is tipped to become the first tribal woman to occupy the top post. "We do not want to install a statue inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Has anyone of you ever heard her (Murmu's) voice? She has not even addressed a press conference since her name was announced. At least we have all heard from Yashwant Sinha and have an idea of what he stands for," the former Bihar deputy CM said. In a stinging response, the BJP's state president Sanjay Jaiswal made a snide remark about Yadav's mother Rabri Devi, a former chief minister. "Tejashwi Yadav has seen in his own family how an uneducated housewife was placed on the highest seat of power, ignoring many seasoned leaders

Lalu Prasad Yadav being brought to Delhi AIIMS for treatment: Tejashwi

Lalu Prasad, who was admitted to a Patna hospital with fractures after a fall at his house, is being shifted for better treatment at AIIMS-Delhi where doctors are well-versed with his medical history

PM Modi calls up Tejashwi Yadav to enquire about Lalu Prasad's health

With RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav currently admitted in a private hospital in Patna, PM Narendra Modi has called his younger son Tejashwi Yadav to enquire about his health status

Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar, BJP over Bihar's law and order situation

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday attacked the Nitish Kumar govt over the law and order situation in Bihar

Agnipath row rocks Bihar assembly; oppn asks Nitish to 'break silence'

The proceedings began at 11 AM on a raucous note with members of the RJD-led opposition raising slogans against the new scheme of recruitment in the armed forces

Tejashwi Yadav blames BJP's 'dictatorial ambition' for Maharashtra crisis

Yadav said this when asked to comment on the happenings in the western state, where revolt in Shiv Sena threatens to pull down the government it heads with the help of Congress and NCP.

Agniveers insecure about future, how will they secure border: Tejashwi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned the Centre over the scheme and asked if 'Agniveers' will feel insecure about their future, how will they be able to defend the country's borders?

Holding of caste-based census victory of Lalu Yadav, RJD: Tejashwi

With the Bihar government on Wednesday announcing a caste-based census, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav termed it a victory for his party President Lalu Prasad Yadav and the party.

Why Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is known to pull a rabbit out of the hat

The ties between the JD(U) and the BJP have been choppy in the past few months and Nitish's decision to hold a caste headcount left the BJP confused and embarrassed

Nitish calls all party meeting to discuss caste-based census on May 27

"We want to discuss each and every issue related to caste-based census. The leaders of different political parties will give their suggestions which will be a great help," he said.

NDA leaders blame Tejashwi Yadav for CBI raids at Lalu Prasad's premises

Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday blamed Leader of Opposition in state Assembly Tejashwi Yadav for CBI raids at more than 15 premises of RJD chief and former CM Lalu Prasad.

Tejashwi Yadav meets Bihar CM Nitish, says caste- based census assured

"I met Nitish Ji and he assured me to conduct a caste-based census very soon. He also said that the all-party meeting will be soon organised in Patna followed by announcement of caste based census,"