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LJP seeks seat-sharing in Bihar by Dec 31; wants at least 6 LS seats, 1 in RS

LJP seeks seat-sharing in Bihar by Dec 31; wants at least 6 LS seats, 1 in RS

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Pointing out that the party had contested seven seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the state LJP chief said there was no reason why it would settle for less than that for the 2019 elections, or for six Lok Sabha seats and one in Rajya Sabha.

NDA partners hail Modi, vow to win 2019 polls under him

NDA partners hail Modi, vow to win 2019 polls under him

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Leaders of 33 NDA constituents also adopted a resolution endorsing Modi's leadership and his government's policies, while resolving to strengthen the alliance by expanding its base.

Ruling NPF, all major parties boycott Nagaland polls

Ruling NPF, all major parties boycott Nagaland polls

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The parties agreed to the demand of tribal bodies and civil society groups to resolve the Naga political problem first.

Manipur crisis: BJP takes NPP ministers who resigned to Delhi

Manipur crisis: BJP takes NPP ministers who resigned to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

During a fresh round of talks with North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier in the day, the NPP leaders stuck to their demand for change in the leadership of the BJP-led coalition government, they said.

Paswan's LJP gives ultimatum to BJP, says patience running out

Paswan's LJP gives ultimatum to BJP, says patience running out

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Chirag Paswan says his party's support to BJP is issue-based.

UP polls: Grand Alliance possible with BSP says Akhilesh Yadav

UP polls: Grand Alliance possible with BSP says Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Taking a cue from the massive victory of the Grand Alliance against the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said such a tie-up was possible in the state where assembly elections are due in early 2017.

Bihar poll: Jolt to Grand Alliance as RLSP forms new front

Bihar poll: Jolt to Grand Alliance as RLSP forms new front

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

While the assembly elections are being seen as largely a contest between the NDA and the Grand Alliance, the state has been witness to mushrooming of "morchas" (fronts) which may queer the pitch for the lead players in a tight contest.

Bihar verdict proves most exit polls wrong

Bihar verdict proves most exit polls wrong

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

As in the past, many of the exit polls gave a clear majority to the BJP-led NDA going way off the mark in ground realities while those that predicted victory for the 'grand alliance' did not anticipate the sweep.

Bihar BJP leaders express disapproval of tie-up with LJP

Bihar BJP leaders express disapproval of tie-up with LJP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Amid heightened speculation of an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Lok Janshakti Party, an influential section of the Bihar BJP has expressed its disapproval of the tie-up, saying it will harm the party's anti-corruption plank and hurt its support base.

Will defections decide govt in Manipur this time too?

Will defections decide govt in Manipur this time too?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The fulcrum of victory or defeat of parties attempting to form a government is held by smaller players and those willing to defect.

Amit Shah rebukes Giriraj for dig at Nitish over iftar

Amit Shah rebukes Giriraj for dig at Nitish over iftar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

JD-U leaders came down heavily on the Begusarai MP for his snide remarks.

BJP lost where Modi campaigned, Congress won where Sonia did

BJP lost where Modi campaigned, Congress won where Sonia did

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Out of the 26 seats where Modi addressed election rallies, the BJP won only 10.

Bihar Polls: The big winners and losers

Bihar Polls: The big winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

As Bihar awaits the results in the much-awaited polls, Rediff.com takes a look at some of those leaders who won and lost.

Stage set as Battle for Bihar enters final round on Thursday

Stage set as Battle for Bihar enters final round on Thursday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

This phase will decide the fate of senior minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav of Janata Dal-United, Rashtriya Janata Dal legislature party leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui and RJD chief Lalu Prasad's 'Man Friday' Bhola Yadav among others.

'Nitish Kumar has to be a junior partner of the BJP'

'Nitish Kumar has to be a junior partner of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'BJP has achieved its aim by making him a regional leader dependent on them.'

JD-U's Varma questions Nitish over tie-up with BJP in Delhi

JD-U's Varma questions Nitish over tie-up with BJP in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Varma sought 'ideological clarity' from Nitish over extending alliance with the BJP beyond Bihar despite having expressed apprehensions 'in private' about the BJP-RSS leading the nation into a 'dangerous space'.

Campaign ends for first phase of Bihar elections

Campaign ends for first phase of Bihar elections

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The BJP's quest for dominance over the states political scene, evident from a seat-sharing deal as part of which it clinched nearly as many constituencies as the Janata Dal-United its senior partner so far- resonated during the election campaign.

LJP will send Nitish to jail for promoting corruption: Chirag

LJP will send Nitish to jail for promoting corruption: Chirag

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The LJP chief also raised accusing finger on Kumar in the implementation of prohibition laws in the state and accused the CM of gaining from smuggling of liquor into the state.

Bihar polls: BJP turns to 'lucky' chariots for Parivartan Yatra

Bihar polls: BJP turns to 'lucky' chariots for Parivartan Yatra

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The BJP plans to ride the upcoming Bihar assembly polls battle on four chariots that will helm the much hyped parivartan yatra.

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chirag slams BJP leaders for calling LJP 'vote katua'

Chirag slams BJP leaders for calling LJP 'vote katua'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chirag Paswan once again claimed that a BJP-LJP government will be formed in Bihar.

'Vigilant for every inch of land': Amit Shah on Ladakh row

'Vigilant for every inch of land': Amit Shah on Ladakh row

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The home minister also said that the government is committed to protecting the sovereignty and security of the country.

In Bihar's 3rd phase, all eyes on what Owaisi will do

In Bihar's 3rd phase, all eyes on what Owaisi will do

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

However, as the region with the state's highest concentration of Muslims readies for polls on November 7 in the last phase of the elections, it is the Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress-Left alliance that draws considerable support from the community amid sporadic voices in Owaisi's support as they weigh their choices.

India paying price for not sending Muslims to Pak: Giriraj

India paying price for not sending Muslims to Pak: Giriraj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'When our forefathers were fighting for Independence from British rule, Jinnah was pushing for the creation of an Islamic state'

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

About 2.34 crore voters, spread across 78 assembly segments of the 243-strong assembly, will decide the fates of 1,204 candidates, including the Speaker and 12 members of the state cabinet.

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'In this election, the only thing that is going to matter is which caste aligns with which coalition.'

Gambhir, Vijender, Pragya.. candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Gambhir, Vijender, Pragya.. candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Here are some of the political leaders' who await their fate.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Sushant verdict: Raut says no one above law

Sushant verdict: Raut says no one above law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

"Nobody is above law. With the Supreme Court giving its judgment, it is not right to make a political comment," the Rajya Sabha member said. Asked if the verdict was a setback to the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government, Raut said, "Such things do happen in legal battles."

Accompanied by top NDA leaders, Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Accompanied by top NDA leaders, Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Almost all prominent leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as members of the National Democratic Alliance and North-East Democratic Alliance accompanied Modi.

What Ram Vilas Paswan's death means to Bihar polls

What Ram Vilas Paswan's death means to Bihar polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The death of the 74-year-old leader, who was identified with the state's Dalits for over five decades, so near the polls will mean that none of the LJP's rivals will like to attack the party and its young president strongly.

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Ram Vilas Paswan, 74, who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, had undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in New Delhi a few days ago.

'Nitish Kumar's political capital is depleted'

'Nitish Kumar's political capital is depleted'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'Voters from the forward castes voted for JD-U because they feared Laloo Yadav's return, but since that fear is no longer there they may not see the need to vote for Nitish Kumar anymore.'

Rape case filed against Chirag Paswan's MP cousin

Rape case filed against Chirag Paswan's MP cousin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

As per police, both met at the Western Court, Janpath, Delhi, where Raj allegedly sexually assaulted the victim after drugging her and made a video of the act and threatened her.

40 Modi rallies, 40 star campaigners: BJP on overdrive in Bihar

40 Modi rallies, 40 star campaigners: BJP on overdrive in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Now, that's how desperately Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to win Bihar. M I Khan reports from Patna

Ahead of polls, unease in Bihar's ruling alliance

Ahead of polls, unease in Bihar's ruling alliance

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

There have been media reports that the LJP was unhappy over the return of the Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular into the National Democratic Alliance fold and contempleting fielding candidates against JD-U nominees.

Holding Bihar polls during pandemic may put people at risk: LJP

Holding Bihar polls during pandemic may put people at risk: LJP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The state polls are due in October-November.

How BJP is winning battle of alliances

How BJP is winning battle of alliances

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The ruling party seems in far better shape than the Congress, which is yet to finalise seat-sharing agreements in several states.

'Nitish Kumar has to choose between dignity and power'

'Nitish Kumar has to choose between dignity and power'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

As the ruling alliance starts feeling the tremors, discussions on new equations have also started, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

Now, BJP leader C P Thakur's 'end reservation' remark stirs controversy

Now, BJP leader C P Thakur's 'end reservation' remark stirs controversy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

A day after yoga guru Baba Ramdev kicked up a storm over his 'anti-Dalit' remarks, Bharatiya Janata Party national vice president C P Thakur was under fire by demanding end of reservation in jobs and educational institutions in the country.