Rajeev Ranjan Singh: First-timer known for his political acumen
Rajeev Ranjan Singh of the Janata Dal (United), commonly known as Lalan Singh, has been sworn in as a member of the new Union cabinet.
Lalu Prasad Yadav in political news
Meet JD(U)’s 12 new MPs: old hands to ministerial aspirants, socialists to EBC, OBC, upper caste faces
The Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) has proved to be a game-changer for the BJP-led NDA in Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was being written off ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, has returned to the centre stage of national politics, with his party bagging 12 seats out of the 16 it contested in Bihar. With the BJP falling short of the simple majority mark of 272, it will have to lean heavily on its NDA partners, especially key allies like the JD(U) and the TDP, to steer its government at the Centre. Here is a look at the profiles of 12 new JD(U) MPs, who are expected to play a significant role in the ruling camp now:
Friend who defeated Lalu back in RJD, with a thumbs-up for Misa: Who is Ranjan Yadav?
He was once the second-in-command of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad. Then, having fallen out with him, joined the Janata Dal (United) and defeated him in a Lok Sabha election. Now Ranjan Prasad Yadav, 79, is back in the RJD.
At Mandal Ground Zero, plea for jobs, education, ‘real social justice’
About 10 km away from Madhepura town, as one turns right from the Purnia-Saharsa highway and crosses the railway line, a row of kutcha houses with tin roofs greet you. At the end of the village, Murho, stands a memorial of former Bihar chief minister Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal renowned for the Mandal Commission report.
INDIA bloc rally today in Ranchi; Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita, Kalpana Soren to participate| 10 points
Amid the Lok Sabha election 2024, the opposition's INDIA bloc will be holding a "Nyay Ulgulan" rally in Ranchi on Sunday. The rally will be attended by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejrwial's wife Sunita, and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana. Other top opposition leaders such as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav will also participate in the rally on Sunday.
Samrat Choudhary interview: ‘BJP in govt helped pass caste survey move … RJD was nowhere then’
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is one of the BJP’s tallest OBC leaders in the state. In an interview with The Indian Express, he talks about the Opposition’s criticism of Narendra Modi for his comments on Opposition leaders who “cook mutton during saawan (monsoon)” or “eat fish during Navratri” — the PM’s dig at RJD leader Lalu Prasad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Lalu’s son Tejashwi Yadav — the Bihar caste survey, and his criticism of Nitish Kumar in the past.
Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, announcement, PM Modi asserts 'Mere Bharat, Mera Parivar'
Amidst mounting anticipation for the announcement of poll dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and several state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new campaign titled 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (Together with all, development for all).
BJP's Giriraj Singh 'thanks' Omar Abdullah after his criticism of Lalu Prasad Yadav
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah garnered praise from BJP leaders on Friday after censuring personal attacks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks came in the wake of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's parivarvaad jibe against the PM. Union Minister Giriraj Singh thanked the National Conference chief for asserting that personal remarks against Modi have been known to backfire.
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