Grand alliance

'Chacha' has political fever, betrayed all top parties: Tejashwi Yadav's scathing attack on Nitish Kumar

RJD chief Lalu Prasad's son and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar, questioning his loyalties towards the Grand Alliance.

Jul 05, 2018, 23:37 PM IST

'Uncomfortable' Nitish Kumar eyeing return to Grand Alliance, but doors are closed: Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi claimed that Nitish Kumar was uncomfortable in NDA and wants to return to the Grand Alliance.

Jun 27, 2018, 06:48 AM IST

To stop 'Modi juggernaut', Congress may contest on 250 seats in 2019 elections: Sources

The Congress party is expected to contest on 250 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in order to give more representation to the mahagathbandhan partners.  

Jun 16, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath mocks opposition unity, calls it a group without a meeting of hearts

Yogi Adityanath has rubbished the 'show of strength' by the Opposition parties which are hoping to defeat the Narendra Modi-powered BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

May 24, 2018, 18:06 PM IST

Bihar legislative council polls: Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi named candidates

Earlier on Sunday, the BJP released its list of candidates which includes three names - Sushil Kumar Modi, Mangal Pandey and Sanjay Paswari.

Apr 15, 2018, 19:52 PM IST

Bihar legislative council polls: Congress names Prem Chandra Mishra as candidate

Last week, the Election Commission had declared dates for biennial election to 11 seats of the Bihar Legislative Council falling vacant on May 6. The last date of filing nomination papers is April 16. Polling would be held on April 26.

Apr 15, 2018, 17:49 PM IST

Bihar legislative council polls: Rabri Devi, Jitan Ram Manjhi's son named candidates

Biennial election to 11 seats of the Bihar Legislative Council would be held on April 26.

Apr 13, 2018, 07:00 AM IST

Year 2017: Dramatic political realignments hogged limelight in Bihar

Bihar in 2017 witnessed one of the most dramatic political realignments in recent history as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dumped the Grand Alliance, comprising his JD(U), arch rival Lalu Prasad's RJD and the Congress, to rejoin the BJP-led NDA.

Dec 26, 2017, 11:16 AM IST

Nitish vs Sharad Yadav: Bhopal administration seals JD(U) office over infighting within party

The infighting within Janata Dal (United) seems to be undying and as per latest update, the Bhopal administration on Friday locked the JD(U) office in the city.

Sep 15, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

19 Congress MLAs ask Rahul Gandhi to snap ties with RJD, call Lalu unfaithful

 Bihar is likely to witness another round of political drama as 19 of the 27 Congress MLAs have urged Vice President Rahul Gandhi to snap ties with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), at least for the time being, claimed report published in Times of India. 

Sep 08, 2017, 10:57 AM IST

Congress lashes out at Nitish Kumar, says Bihar CM working as Amit Shah's servant

The Congress on Saturday lashed out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that the Bihar Chief Minister was once a respected leader but now he is working as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah's servant.

Aug 19, 2017, 07:01 AM IST

JD-U former party President Sharad Yadav says he is with Grand Alliance

"Sharad Yadav`s visit to Bihar is his personal initiative. The JD-U has nothing to do with it," JD-U state President Vashisht Narain Singh said.

Aug 10, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Disappointed with Nitish Kumar's decision to split 'Grand Alliance', Sharad Yadav may float a new party soon

 Janata Dal United leader Sharad Yadav, who has openly expressed his displeasure over Nitish Kumar's decision to dump the Grand Alliance in Bihar and re-join BJP, may float aa new political outfit soon.

Aug 02, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Lalu Yadav slams Nitish for dumping 'Grand Alliance', calls him power-hungry 'palturam'

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday attacked his former ally and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, he alleged, had switched his allegiance for the sake of power.

Aug 01, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Case lodged against RJD legislator for illegal sand mining

A case was lodged on Tuesday against a legislator belonging to the RJD in connection with illegal sand mining, police said.

Aug 01, 2017, 15:17 PM IST

Sharad Yadav breaks silence, terms JD(U)-BJP alliance in Bihar 'unfortunate'

Sharad Yadav is reportedly "upset" over not being taken into "confidence" by Nitish Kumar before he decided to align with the BJP.

Jul 31, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

Nitish was under huge pressure from Lalu: Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy

Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy has claimed that Nitish Kumar was under pressure from Lalu Prasad during the grand alliance rule in Bihar.

Jul 30, 2017, 09:41 AM IST

'Lalu Ji, forgive me'- Nitish Kumar told RJD chief minutes before breaking Mahagathbandhan

Ten minutes ahead of submitting his resignation, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dialled RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and begged his forgiveness for breaking the 'mahagathbandhan'. 

Jul 30, 2017, 08:35 AM IST

JD(U)-BJP alliance: RJD supporters hold protests, block roads across Bihar; Saran DM, SP attacked

Backed by the BJP, Nitish Kumar on Thursday returned as the Bihar CM for the sixth time barely a day after his dramatic resignation.

Jul 27, 2017, 21:21 PM IST

Rift in JD(U) over aligning with BJP: Sharad Yadav not kept in loop by Nitish, say senior leaders

Nitish Kumar once again took over as CM Bihar with BJP's support on Thursday.

Jul 27, 2017, 18:34 PM IST