Bihar
Caste-based census will enable JD-U, RJD, Left, Cong to counter BJP in Bihar
The majority of the political parties including the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and the RJD claimed that post the survey, the state government will be in a better position to make policies for marginalized people but the larger picture is to use it as a tool for a poll strategy against the BJP. The saffron party has a clear poll strategy to polarize Hindu voters which are in a majority in the country with a 80% vote share while 20% belongs to other religious groups including the Muslim community.
Target killings result of 'The Kashmir Files': Manjhi
"When the film was released, the BJP forced Nitish Kumar government to tax free it in the state. Several cabinet ministers and other legislators went to the theatre to watch the movie on the expenses of the state government. At that time I said that it was a conspiracy of militants to make the film and I am saying it again," Manjhi said.
On caste census, Bihar BJP's three points of concern
In a Facebook post, Jaiswal pointed out his first concern, saying that the state government should ensure full proof methods for the census so that Rohingya or Bangladeshi Muslims do not include their names and claim citizenship. Raising the second point, Jaiswal said: "Muslim community is in a majority in Seemanchal area of Bihar. Among Muslims, Sheikhs are considered as upper caste.
Nitish Kumar announces caste-based census in Bihar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced the conduct of the long-demanded caste-based census in the state. The decision was taken after an all-party meeting in the Secretariat here on Wednesday evening. Leaders of all nine political parties represented in the Assembly were present in the meeting and gave some important suggestions to the Chief Minister.
Nitish's chances of becoming PM minimal: R.C.P. Singh
"A party needs to have 273 seats for a stable government and the Prime Minister of the country. JD-U is a party of Bihar which won a maximum of 20 Lok Sabha seats once. The current strength of JD-U in Lok Sabha is 16. So how would he (Nitish Kumar) become the Prime Minister of the country?" he asked.
Shahabuddin's wife 'not pleased' with RJD leadership over RS choices
Following the demise of Mohammad Shahabuddin, his family members have blamed Lalu Prasad family for maintaining distance with them. Even Tejashwi Yadav or Tej Pratap Yadav did not go to the grave of Shahabuddin in New Delhi to pay thier respects, as per Heena Shahab and her other family members. Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, however, attended the wedding function of her son Osama Sahab in Siwan in the past.
Bihar Governor reportedly meets PM amid speculations in state
Sources said that Chauhan reportedly met Modi and discussed the current political situation of Bihar. When he came out from the South Block, he did not interact with the media persons Sources have said that the PMO has called the Governor to understand the current political situation of the state.
Bihar political activity set to increase as Lalu arrives in Patna
The nomination for the five seats of Rajya Sabha coming under Bihar begins Tuesday. It is expected that two seats can go to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), two to the BJP and one seat to JD(U). The arrival of Lalu Prasad has significance in the context of the recent political developments. Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav have come close in the last one month or so and the relations between Nitish Kumar and the BJP don't seem to be so warm.
'At engineering college, there was no girl in our class; it seemed so bad': Nitish Kumar
While remembering his early days as a student of an engineering college, he said: "When we used to study in engineering college, there was no girl in our class... it seemed so bad. Whenever any woman comes to our class, students use to gather in large numbers to see her. This was the situation at that time. Now see how many girls are studying in engineering and medical colleges."
Only CBI can answer, says Nitish on Lalu raids
Nitish Kumar said that such a matter pertains to law and investigative agencies, so they are in a better position to comment. "Those who have conducted the raids, they are answerable," Nitish Kumar said, putting the ball in the court of the CBI. Nitish Kumar's statement came just after he met his party workers in Patna on Sunday.
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