A string of appointments, right from Bihar Police chief to advocate general, haven't particularly been to ally RJD's liking. CM Nitish Kumar is also yet to hand over reins to Tejashwi.
This was the 1st poll battle between JD(U) & BJP after Nitish switched sides to form govt with RJD in August. Kedar Gupta defeats ex-minister Manoj Kushwaha by over 3,600 votes.
RJD resolution empowering Lalu or Tejashwi to decide on party name change seen as precursor to merger, paving way for Tejashwi to hold reins of Bihar while Nitish takes national role.
1 person was killed during the shooting & 9 injured. The shooters are yet to be identified and arrested. BJP alleges crime on the rise in Bihar since grand alliance came to power.
The JD(U)’s de facto leader reacted with obvious displeasure when asked about outbursts of MLA Bima Bharti, who was livid over the re-induction of colleague Leshi Singh in the cabinet.
RJD leaders believe that, in his second stint as CM Nitish’s deputy, Tejashwi will be more assertive, unlike the previous tenure when his father, Lalu Prasad, was taking all the decisions.
The notice follows a report by two party leaders questioning alleged acquisition of land by Singh's family members, not mentioned in his election affidavits.
Patch-up between CM Nitish Kumar and Speaker V.K. Sinha believed to have been brokered by central BJP leadership. The question of CM making an apology 'remains unresolved'.
Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
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