Janata Dal (united)

Bijendra Prasad Yadav is an eight-time MLA from Supaul has won past several elections as JD(U) candidate. Before the 2000 assembly elections, Yadav had represented the erstwhile Janata Dal.

Why JD(U) sees 'zero impact' of Muslim anger over party's support to Waqf Bill

JDU and LJP have seen Muslim support dwindling over the past few elections and thus see negligible impact of the anger among minorities over the Waqf Bill.

'Disheartened': 2 JDU leaders resign over party's stand on Waqf Bill in Parliament

Expressing regret over his long association with the party, Ansari stepped down from its primary membership and relinquished all official responsibilities.

NDA partners back Bill to amend railway law

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners also highlighted areas that need attention, particularly passenger safety and concessions for senior citizens

Election strategy: Research Analyst shares 10 Bihar-based companies "in focus"

Market participants have been tracking companies in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, after the return of coalition politics under the new administration

Why do BJP's allies want to review the Agnipath scheme?

Introduced in June 2022, the scheme generated controversy and widespread protests across the country almost immediately after it was announced as it was felt that the candidates were not getting a viable career option.

SC junks Munger RJD candidate's repoll plea, asks to move Patna HC first

A vacation bench of justices Satish Chandra Sharma and Prasanna B Varale asked Anita to approach the high court instead

Nitish elected JD(U) president, party asks bigger INDIA parties to show 'big heart'

The national council meeting followed the party's national executive meeting in which Lalan Singh stepped down as its president and Kumar was elected in his place at a time when the JD(U), whose political fortunes have been on a decline, gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Sharad Yadav, former union minister, dies aged 75

Sharad Yadav was brought in an "unconscious and unresponsive state" at Gurugram's Fortis Memorial Research Institute. "Despite best efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 10:19 PM," the hospital said.

Nitish Kumar to visit Delhi from September 5, likely to meet Opposition leaders

Janata Dal (United) sources said Kumar is expected to meet Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and the Left leaders among others.

Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha snub puts a question mark over RCP Singh’s political future

Singh’s Rajya Sabha term ends on July 7. Singh has to get elected to either the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha in six months to continue as a Union minister. Singh must now be regretting that day in 2021, when he allegedly included his name in the JD(U) list for a cabinet berth, without consulting Nitish Kumar

Delhi HC directs disqualified Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Yadav to vacate govt bungalow within 15 days

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla said more than four years have elapsed since Yadav was disqualified and there is no justification for him to retain the government accommodation.

LJP chief Chirag Paswan rushes to meet uncle Pashupati Paras as rebellion breaks out in party- all you need to know

Five Lok Sabha MPs of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) are said to have joined hands to oust Chirag Paswan as their leader in the Lok Sabha by electing his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras in his place

Bihar Politics | Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Unlike his earlier terms as Chief Minister where he was powerful and in command, this time Nitish Kumar is surrounded by NDA ally BJP which is gaining momentum in Bihar

Nitish Kumar's close confidant RCP Singh becomes new JD(U) president

Nitish Kumar had proposed the name of RCP Singh for the top post, which was then approved by other members during the party's national executive meeting, a senior leader told PTI.

Arunachal Pradesh: Six JD(U) MLAs join BJP ahead of local body poll results

The JD(U) MLAs who switched sides are Talem Taboh from Rumgong Assembly Constituency, Hayeng Mangfi (Chayang Tajo), Jikke Tako (Tali), Dorjee Wangdi Kharma (Kalaktang), Dongru Siongju (Bomdila) and Kanggong Taku from Mariyang-Geku constituency

JD(U) throws hat in the ring for West Bengal assembly polls

JD(U) national general secretary Ghulam Rasool Baliyavi said the party's unit in West Bengal wants to contest at least 75 seats and the number could go up, subject to the approval of the leadership.

As Bihar minister resigns within three days of taking oath over corruption, Congress asks who is the real cuplrit in appointing him in NDA

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala asked what kind of governance would the BJP-JDU alliance provide in the state and if this was not "cheating" with the 12 crore people of Bihar.

Bihar Election 2020 results | Five seats where BJP won with wafer-thin margins

As per data available on the Election Commission website, JD(U) won by a paper-thin margin in the Hilsa seat, where it got 12 votes more than the RJD runner-up.

Bihar Election 2020: Voting underway in 78 seats in final phase

Bihar Election 2020: Polling is underway in 78 assembly segments of the state in the third and final phase of the assembly election on November 7. The results of the polls will be out on November 10

Bihar Election 2020 highlights: Tejashwi Yadav-led Grand alliance to win 169-191 seats, NDA 44-56, predicts Today’s Chanakya

Bihar Election 2020 highlights: The three-phase elections in the 243 assembly constituencies of Bihar concluded today. The counting will be held on November 10

Bihar Election 2020 highlights | Tejashwi Yadav, 4 ministers of Nitish Kumar government in fray in 2nd phase of elections on Tuesday

Bihar Election 2020 highlights: Campaigning for the second phase of Bihar assembly elections ended on November 1, setting the stage for polling on November 3 in 94 constituencies spread across 17 districts.

Bihar Election 2020: 495 crorepatis, 502 with criminal cases in the fray in phase 2

Bihar Election 2020: A total of 1,463 candidates are in the fray for the 94 seats going to the polls in phase one.

Bihar Election 2020: LJP's Chirag Paswan promises to construct 'grand temple' for Goddess Sita

LJP will implement its Bihar 1st, Bihari 1st vision document after coming to power, which talks of promoting religious tourism in the state, said Chirag Paswan.

Bihar Assembly Election 2020 highlights : Campaigning concludes for first phase of voting to be held for 71 seats on Wednesday

Bihar Assembly Election 2020 highlights: Voting for 243 assembly seats in Bihar will be held on October 28, November 3 and November 7.