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Prashant Kishor joins JD-U ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Prashant Kishor joins JD-U ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

'Excited to start my new journey from Bihar!' he tweeted.

JD-U to decide leader on Monday, Nitish to rethink decision

JD-U to decide leader on Monday, Nitish to rethink decision

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The JD-U Legislature party on Sunday decided to take the final call on choosing a new leader on Monday in the wake of the resignation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

No salary, perks to rebel JD-U MP Sharad Yadav

No salary, perks to rebel JD-U MP Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

However, the SC allowed him to retain his official bungalow.

RJD crisis: Miffed JD-U leader slams 'sutradhaar Nitish's ignorance'

RJD crisis: Miffed JD-U leader slams 'sutradhaar Nitish's ignorance'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Senior Janata Dal-United leader Shivanand Tiwari on Tuesday attacked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar saying he feigned ignorance about the major upheaval in Rashtriya Janata Dal despite being the "sutradhaar" (mover) of the event.

JD-U and Indian Mujahideen: A murky relationship?

JD-U and Indian Mujahideen: A murky relationship?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Sabir Ali's stint in the Bharatiya Janata Party lasted for a couple of hours. Accused of being a Yasin Bhatkal sympathiser, till only a few days back he belonged to a party that has been accused of going soft on terrorists. Vicky Nanjappa analyses if there's any truth to these allegations

Cong led JD-U up the 'garden path' on special status: Jaitley

Cong led JD-U up the 'garden path' on special status: Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar frowned at the Centre, the Bharatiya Janata Party ion Monday took a dig at him, saying he was led up the "garden path" by the Congress on the issue of special status and hinted that this had led to its split with the BJP.

BJP, JD-U, LJP to fight Bihar polls together: Nadda

BJP, JD-U, LJP to fight Bihar polls together: Nadda

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Nadda also claimed that the opposition in Bihar as well as elsewhere has become a "spent force" and asserted that the BJP is the only party which is being looked at by people with hope.

Ahead of polls, Nitish inducts 7 new ministers, all from BJP

Ahead of polls, Nitish inducts 7 new ministers, all from BJP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

A careful calculation of the BJP's support base seems to have been at work in the cabinet expansion that took place a day after the party's national president chaired a meeting of the "core group" here.

JD-U expels CM Manjhi for 6 years, demands trust vote in 48 hrs

JD-U expels CM Manjhi for 6 years, demands trust vote in 48 hrs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Bihar CM has been expelled for anti-party activities.

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Sanjay Jha's importance lies in his connections to senior BJP and RSS leaders to maintain a smooth relationship within the NDA government in Bihar and at the Centre and to contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections together under Nitish Kumar's leadership.

JD-U chief rules out alliance with Congress

JD-U chief rules out alliance with Congress

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav dismissed speculation about his party firming up alliance with the Congress, saying there was no such prospect both pre and post 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

BJP, JD-U reach seat-sharing pact

BJP, JD-U reach seat-sharing pact

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

BJP, JD-U reach seat-sharing pact

Lalu hints at contesting Bihar Assembly poll with JD-U

Lalu hints at contesting Bihar Assembly poll with JD-U

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

With both the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Janata Dal-United decimated by BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, RJD chief Lalu Prasad indicated at fighting the coming Assembly elections in Bihar with the JD-U.

Ex JD-U MLA arrested for drinking beer; suspended

Ex JD-U MLA arrested for drinking beer; suspended

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

He was arrested late on Wednesday evening from a village under Amba police station area in Aurangabad district by a joint excise and police team.

JD-U MLAs gather for crucial legislature party meet

JD-U MLAs gather for crucial legislature party meet

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Janata Dal-United MLAs gathered at Nitish Kumar's official residence for the crucial legislature party meeting on Sunday to choose a new leader in the House after the JD-U leader's resignation following the ruling party's debacle in the Lok Sabha elections in the state.

BJP-NDPP get boost in Nagaland with JD-U, Independent support

BJP-NDPP get boost in Nagaland with JD-U, Independent support

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The JD-U legislator from Satakha and Independent MLA Tongpang Ozukum have announced that they will join the BJP-NDPP alliance, taking its tally to the magic figure of 31.

JD-U NOT keen on Kalam as President

JD-U NOT keen on Kalam as President

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Against the backdrop of dramatic twists and turns in the Presidential race, key National Democratic Alliance ally Janata Dal-United on Thursday refrained from making its stand clear on the issue saying the United Progressive Alliance should first settle it within itself.

Manjhi camp claims support of 56 JD-U, RJD MLAs in Bihar

Manjhi camp claims support of 56 JD-U, RJD MLAs in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Bihar CM has requested the governor for a secret ballot.

RJD flays Nitish as he puts arm around woman's shoulders

RJD flays Nitish as he puts arm around woman's shoulders

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The RJD wrote on its X handle, in Hindi, "Just see how Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is pulling towards himself a woman in an objectionable manner with Home Minister Amit Shah looking on".

One RJD, 2 JD-U MLAs join BJP in Bihar ahead of polls

One RJD, 2 JD-U MLAs join BJP in Bihar ahead of polls

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

BJP state president Mangal Pandey said that Sunil Kumar and Renu Kushwaha have joined the party and RJD MLA Braj Kishore Singh has joined the party.

Sharad Yadav is new JD(U) president

Sharad Yadav is new JD(U) president

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

While Yadav polled 413 votes, the incumbent and rival George Fernandes fetched just 25 votes.

Gaya road rage: JD-U MLC's spouse, bodyguard sent to judicial custody

Gaya road rage: JD-U MLC's spouse, bodyguard sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The two were being taken to Gaya central jail for interrogation, Magadh Zone Deputy Inspector General Saurabh Kumar said.

Modi has to use two crutches of TDP, JD-U to run govt: Opposition

Modi has to use two crutches of TDP, JD-U to run govt: Opposition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Banerjee said the prime minister will now have to move around the country and also abroad with two crutches.

RJD To Boycott Bihar Polls?

RJD To Boycott Bihar Polls?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'When the time comes, we will take a decision following a discussion with the alliance partners.'

Impact of Delhi polls will spread nationally, says JD-U chief

Impact of Delhi polls will spread nationally, says JD-U chief

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

JD-U leader Sharad Yadav speaks about the recent crisis in Bihar

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was proud of the manner in which the multi-party delegations presented India's views in various countries on the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

JD-U no to allow Modi, Varun to campaign in Bihar

JD-U no to allow Modi, Varun to campaign in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Giving clear indications of its opposition to Narendra Modi and Varun Gandhi campaigning in Bihar for the upcoming assembly elections, the Janata Dal-United said on Sunday that the "old arrangement will continue both in seat sharing as well election campaign."

Yusuf Pathan opts out of Op Sindoor delegation, TMC slams Centre

Yusuf Pathan opts out of Op Sindoor delegation, TMC slams Centre

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'We are totally in favour of the country on matters of external affairs. Naming representatives for diplomatic multi-party delegations to counter Pak-backed terrorism is the choice of parties, not of the Centre'

Nitish kicks off JD-U's poll campaign with 'Sankalp' rally

Nitish kicks off JD-U's poll campaign with 'Sankalp' rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Blowing the bugle for the 2014 Parliamentary elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hit out at the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for dilly dallying on granting special category status to the state.

Ram Temple: JD(U) seeks NDA meet

Ram Temple: JD(U) seeks NDA meet

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

The JD(U) at its national executive meeting has asked BJP to clarify on its stand on the temple issue.

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.

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With Nitish Kumar on its side, a BJP-led government may feel increased pressure to conduct a nationwide caste-based census.

21 rebel LJP MLAs join JD-U

21 rebel LJP MLAs join JD-U

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Won't support UPA if special status given to Bihar: JD-U

Won't support UPA if special status given to Bihar: JD-U

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Janata Dal-United on Thursday made it clear that it has no plans to support the united Progressive Alliance if the Centre grants special status to Bihar, saying there is no question of any 'bargain' in the matter.

JD-U to go it alone in Bihar for Lok Sabha polls?

JD-U to go it alone in Bihar for Lok Sabha polls?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

National Democratic Alliance constituent and ruling party in Bihar the Janata Dal-United has said it is prepared to fight the next Lok Sabha elections alone in the state if the situation demands and its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party ceases to exist.

JD-U suspends two MPs over anti-party activities

JD-U suspends two MPs over anti-party activities

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Janata Dal-United on Wednesday suspended two Lok Sabha MPs, Jai Narayan Nishad and Purnmasi Ram, from the party for six years on charge of engaging in anti-party activities.

Glue of corruption brought JD-U, Congress together: BJP

Glue of corruption brought JD-U, Congress together: BJP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party attacked its former alliance partner Janata Dal-United for taking support of Congress in winning the trust vote in Bihar Assembly, saying that the "glue of corruption" has brought them together.

JD-U resolution slams 'autocratic personality cult' in BJP

JD-U resolution slams 'autocratic personality cult' in BJP

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

As Nitish Kumar's party is all set end its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party today, it is going to be anything but a "happy divorce."

Assault on JD (U) MP: DCP suspended

Assault on JD (U) MP: DCP suspended

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

DCP Manoj Lall's suspension is aimed at ensuring an impartial probe into charges that he led a police assault on JD(U) MP Devendra Prasad Yadav.

Oppn questions 'US-brokered' ceasefire; BJP hails Modi

Oppn questions 'US-brokered' ceasefire; BJP hails Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Hours after, however, firing from the Pakistani side was reported in Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Drones were also seen in the Pir Panjal area.