News for 'Bihar legislative assembly'

I have been brought here forcibly: Labourer at Modi rally

I have been brought here forcibly: Labourer at Modi rally

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

"I have been brought here forcibly from my rented room in Rambagh (area of the city)," Manoj Kumar, a labourer from Bihar, said.

Numbers won't be a problem for Nitish as PM: JD-U leader Khushwaha

Numbers won't be a problem for Nitish as PM: JD-U leader Khushwaha

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

When I first spoke about Nitish Kumar being PM material, many of you scoffed at me. Now you can see... it has happened often that I say something and it becomes a widespread sentiment later on," JD-U leader Upendra Kushwaha said.

Bihar's midday lunches: You may find cockroaches, lizards, rats, even snakes!

Bihar's midday lunches: You may find cockroaches, lizards, rats, even snakes!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

On Monday, August 29, a court in Saran, Bihar, sentenced the headmistress of the school where 23 children died after eating a mid-day meal to 17 years in prison. Three years after that tragedy, discovers Satyavrat Mishra, the state government has failed to learn its lessons.

As CM, Nitish will have his work cut out for him

As CM, Nitish will have his work cut out for him

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

'Manjhi will be Kumar's biggest competitor inthe days to come'

Ex-RJD MP Shahabuddin gets life term in 2004 abduction case

Ex-RJD MP Shahabuddin gets life term in 2004 abduction case

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A special court in Siwan, Bihar awarded life imprisonment to jailed former Rashtriya Janata Dal Member of Parliament Mohammad Shahabuddin and three others on Friday, finding them guilty of abduction and murder of two brothers 11 years ago.

Ban political ads in newspapers 48 hrs before polling: EC to Centre

Ban political ads in newspapers 48 hrs before polling: EC to Centre

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

As of now, political advertisements are barred in electronic media, including TV, radio and social media platforms.

Why UP is vital for BJP to win presidential polls

Why UP is vital for BJP to win presidential polls

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Its current majority of 22,078 votes for the purpose of the presidential elections is considered thin, particularly when BJP might not be able to predict voting behaviour of its allies like Shiv Sena.

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

the past few days have been hectic for shooter Shreyasi Singh and cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who have been juggling political duties with focused preparation for their respective competitive outings as well.

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Political parties were bracing for the assembly election results on Thursday in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and politically volatile Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, sending out feelers for possible post-poll tie-ups.

Muzaffarpur scandal: Manju Verma, husband booked under Arms Act

Muzaffarpur scandal: Manju Verma, husband booked under Arms Act

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The CBI had on Friday raided nearly 12 places in four districts of Bihar, including residences of Verma in Patna and her in-law's place in Begusarai.

Lalu trying to poach NDA MLAs from jail, alleges Sushil Modi

Lalu trying to poach NDA MLAs from jail, alleges Sushil Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The former Deputy chief minister made the sensational assertion on his twitter handle, sharing a mobile number which, he claimed, Prasad was having access to despite serving sentences in fodder scam cases.

Can Congress dent Modi's image in Varanasi?

Can Congress dent Modi's image in Varanasi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

To counter PM Narendra Modi's aggression, Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav will hold a joint road show on March 4 in PM's constituency, reports Amit Agnihotri.

Protests against CAA 'mostly political': Amit Shah

Protests against CAA 'mostly political': Amit Shah

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Shah also challenged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to show one clause in the CAA under which anyone is going to lose Indian citizenship.

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Only after its recommendations will the central GST, integrated GST and state GST Bills be taken up

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

He questioned why only migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be given citizenship under the amended law and not the Sri Lankan Tamils.

Nitish to be MLC, instead of MLA

Nitish to be MLC, instead of MLA

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Prove majority by March 28: Uttarakhand governor to Rawat

Prove majority by March 28: Uttarakhand governor to Rawat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Uttarakhand Governor Krishna Kant Paul on Saturday asked Chief Minister Harish Rawat to prove his majority on the floor of the state assembly by March 28 as the political crisis escalated with the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming the support of rebel Congress MLAs, stepped up efforts to form its government.

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Uddhav Thackeray and his followers have the option to stop riding a tiger and commence work around a more meaningful and enduring political ideology. It is an option Eknath Shinde's side may not have, supported as they were by the BJP, to maintain continuity of the old Sena, argues Shyam G Menon.

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Will the M (Muslims) in the RJD's M+Y move fast swiftly towards the MIM and away from the RJD, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Government strategists are trying to ensure that the requisite 16 of the 31 states ratify the Bill by the end of this month

Just who took on Buta Singh?

Just who took on Buta Singh?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Tell us about your agenda: BJP president Amit Shah snaps back at media

Tell us about your agenda: BJP president Amit Shah snaps back at media

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Shah also said that the parties in power in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka were answerable for the incidents cited by protesting writers.

Fadnavis, Raut meet at hotel; not political, says BJP

Fadnavis, Raut meet at hotel; not political, says BJP

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Maharashtra BJP chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye said there was no political angle to the meeting. "Raut wanted to interview Fadnavis for (the Sena mouthpiece) Saamana and this meeting was to discuss how to go about it," he tweeted.

C P Thakur, R K Sinha of BJP file nomination for RS polls

C P Thakur, R K Sinha of BJP file nomination for RS polls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders C P Thakur and R K Sinha filed their nominations on Monday for the coming Rajya Sabha election from Bihar.

Kalam has an advice for politicians

Kalam has an advice for politicians

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

"The political system does not enjoy full confidence of the people despite the good work done over the years," he said addressing Bihar law makers at a seminar '243 Development Pillars of Bihar' at the state legislator premises.

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Launching a scathing broadside over the arrest of Delhi law minister, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Tuesday.

Sushil Modi draws flak for alleging no help from Oppn towards Covid relief

Sushil Modi draws flak for alleging no help from Oppn towards Covid relief

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader had made the allegation in a tweet on Sunday wherein he had also launched a veiled attack on a sitting Congress MLA, who had shot off a letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking return of Rs 50 lakh released from his local area development fund.

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Many eyebrows were raised in Bihar on Monday as news broke of a meeting between Communist Party of India's rising star Kanhaiya Kumar and Ashok Choudhary, a minister and key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Paswan was a minister under six different prime ministers, hardly out of government since he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977, observes Virendra Kapoor.

MPs of top parties face charges of inciting communal tension

MPs of top parties face charges of inciting communal tension

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Several Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly have declared cases in which they have been charged with inciting communal tension. The Association for Democratic Reforms in a report gives details of elected representatives with such charges.

It's a conspiracy; we'll go to the people's court: Lalu's son

It's a conspiracy; we'll go to the people's court: Lalu's son

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad will appeal in the Jharkhand high court against his conviction in a fodder scam case, his family said on Monday and alleged he had fallen victim to a 'conspiracy' by his rivals.

Hyderabad civic poll: Will BJP spring a surprise?

Hyderabad civic poll: Will BJP spring a surprise?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Though the run-up to the poll saw a high pitched campaign by the parties, the turnout of the voters on December 1 was an unimpressive 46.55 per cent (34.50 lakh) out of the total 74.67 lakh voters.

The BJP's North India problem

The BJP's North India problem

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

UP and Bihar contributed 105 seats to the BJP's tally in 2014. It has now lost 8 Lok Sabha by-polls in the last four years, including three successive losses in UP and two seats in Rajasthan.

Lalu's son: 'The BJP will, of course, play dirty'

Lalu's son: 'The BJP will, of course, play dirty'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Tejaswi Yadav spoke with Rediff.com about how he plans to wash clean the 'jungle raj' tag that has stuck with his father and former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav.

RJD questions Nitish Govt's secular image

RJD questions Nitish Govt's secular image

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

RJD's subtle campaign is to drive a wedge between 'communal' BJP leader Sushil Modi and 'secular' leader Nitish Kumar.

Nitish Kumar's govt under threat of JD-U MLAs: BJP

Nitish Kumar's govt under threat of JD-U MLAs: BJP

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday alleged that the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar was under threat from its own legislators, who are getting "restless" due to the delay in state cabinet expansion.

Prez poll: 99% turnout amid rumours of cross-voting

Prez poll: 99% turnout amid rumours of cross-voting

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The results will be declared on July 20 in New Delhi.

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

As many as 74,44,260 voters would exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives in the 150-ward Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, according to official data.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

BJP's defeat unlikely to have economic impact: Fitch

BJP's defeat unlikely to have economic impact: Fitch

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said government would continue reforms by taking executive actions.