Articles by Vijay Swaroop
Lok Sabha elections: NDA’s seat-share pact in Bihar sealed
The NDA announced the coalition’s seat-sharing arrangement in the electorally crucial state of Bihar, whose 40 seats will go to the polls beginning April 19.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 02:30 AM IST
Why a family fight is holding up seat-sharing talks in Bihar for BJP-led NDA
The Hajipur Lok Sabha, represented eight times by Chirag Paswan’s late father Ram Vilas Paswan was the bone of contention between the two LJP factions
Published on Mar 14, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Tejashwi expands RJD’s Muslim-Yadav focus, says it will now be BAAP
Tejashwi Yadav, the younger son of RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been keen to expand the support base for the party beyond the traditional MY combination
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 09:46 PM IST
Two questions about Nitish’s trust vote: Floor crossing not without reason
Why did Neelam Devi, Chetan Anand and Prahlad Yadav support the NDA in Nitish Kumar's floor test? Why did JD(U) MLA Dilip Ray not support the NDA?
Published on Feb 14, 2024 06:30 PM IST
JD(U), BJP hold hectic discussions, voice confidence ahead of Bihar floor test
The change in government brought the need for a floor test, which has been scheduled for February 12
Updated on Feb 12, 2024 04:42 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Bihar floor test: 3 MLAs skip JD(U) meeting, Nitish says will prove majority
The NDA has 128 MLAs in the Bihar Assembly against 115 of the Grand Alliance. To achieve the majority mark, an alliance needs 122 MLAs
Published on Feb 11, 2024 09:14 PM IST
Ahead of floor test, JD(U) issues whip, RJD moves MLAs to Tejashwi’s residence
The JD(U) whip came after at least five of its total 45 MLAs failed to turn up at a luncheon meeting organised at the house of party leader Shravan Kumar.
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 12:45 AM IST
Jiten Ram Manjhi, a man for all alliances
Manjhi spoke out against his son getting charge of the SC/ST welfare department. Are we not capable of looking after other departments, he asked
Published on Feb 09, 2024 06:57 PM IST
JItan Ram Manjhi throws a dart at Nitish Kumar over portfolio; his son clarifies
HAM (S) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi asked why he and his son were always allocated the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe welfare ministry
Published on Feb 05, 2024 09:32 PM IST
Wanted another name for INDIA bloc: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked the Opposition bloc to not name itself INDIA, and dismissed claims by Rahul Gandhi that the Congress was instrumental in implementing a caste survey in Bihar. Kumar also denied speculation that he will leave the National Democratic Alliance, stating that he will work for the people of Bihar.
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
‘Absurd’: Nitish Kumar stings Rahul Gandhi for Bihar caste survey claim
Nitish Kumar, however, did not comment on his other former alliance partner, the RJD’s Lalu Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav who were questioned by the Enforcement Directorate
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 03:04 PM IST
Bihar cabinet authorises CM to take call on House session
The new Bihar cabinet in its first meeting on Monday authorised chief minister Nitish Kumar to decide on convening a fresh assembly session.
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Good governance poster boy to political weatherman, many shades of Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, has returned to the NDA, becoming chief minister for the ninth time after leaving the Mahagathbandhan alliance.
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM again, with support from BJP
Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar's chief minister for the ninth time, severing ties with the Grand Alliance and joining hands with the BJP.
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 04:00 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar chief minister, set to join BJP-led NDA
Kumar, who took the lead in forming the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) blamed the slow progress of talks with the INDIA bloc for his exit. He claimed that the INDIA bloc he spearheaded to take on the BJP was not doing its bit at par
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 12:36 PM IST
Bihar political turmoil: JD(U) to meet on Sunday amid Nitish’s INDIA exit buzz
Leaders of the BJP in Bihar gathered to discuss the political situation in the state, amid indications that former ally, chief minister Nitish Kumar, was planning yet another volte face
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 09:01 PM IST
Nitish Kumar's swipe at dynastic politics amid INDIA bloc rift reports
Nitish Kumar's party is a key constituent of the INDIA bloc, whose several partners are often targeted by political rivals for representing “dynastic politics”.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 10:42 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
At Karpoori Thakur event, Nitish Kumar’s curious barb over dynastic politics
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said he, inspired by his mentor Karpoori Thakur, had “never sought to promote any of my family members”
Published on Jan 24, 2024 10:14 PM IST
Karpoori Thakur’s legacy: Making the most marginalised person’s vote count
The Mungeri Lal Commission gave rise to what is now called the Karpoori Thakur formula for reservation, carving out a quota for the most backward communities
Published on Jan 24, 2024 07:04 PM IST
‘Following the ideals of Lord Shri Ram’: JD(U)’s Sunil Singh resigns from party
Singh, also a noted eye surgeon, had held several posts in the party, including that of the president of JD(U)’s medical cell
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 03:48 PM IST
Nitish recasts JD-U team
The ruling Janata Dal-United in Bihar has announced a new team of national office-bearers, reducing the number of members from 32 to 22.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 09:02 PM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Lalu meets Nitish Kumar amid buzz about strained ties. Routine, says Tejashwi
The meeting comes at a time when the seat sharing exercise within the ruling Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar for the upcoming parliamentary polls is yet to be finalised
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 03:44 PM IST
MP CM hails Modi, Yadavs in maiden visit to Bihar
As per the caste survey conducted by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar, Yadavs comprise close to 14 per cent of the state’s total population and play a decisive role in about 11 out of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar such as Araria, Kishanganj, Jehanabad, Banka, Madhubani, Siwan, Nawada, Ujiarpur, Chhapra, Madhepura and Patliputra.
Published on Jan 18, 2024 09:36 PM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
JD(U) announces candidate for Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat
The Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday announced its candidate for the Arunachal West constituency for the Lok Sabha elections this year.
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
JD-U names candidate for Arunachal West LS seat
The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has announced its candidate for the Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency, indicating ongoing differences within the INDIA bloc. The decision comes after the Congress announced its candidate for the Arunachal Pradesh East Lok Sabha seat. Congress came second in the 2019 LS polls, while the BJP won both seats. JD-U won seven seats in the assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh and later had five MLAs join the BJP. Discussions are ongoing within the INDIA bloc about the next meeting and defining the role of JD-U president Nitish Kumar.
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) names candidate for Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat
Ruhi Tangung, who heads the Arunachal Pradesh unit of the JD(U), will be the party’s candidate from the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat, said party general secretary Afaque Ahmad
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Nitish Kumar takes reins of JDU in run-up to 2024 elections
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's appointment comes at a crucial time for JDU as it looks to consolidate its position within the INDIA alliance
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 01:01 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is new JD-U chief after Lalan Singh steps down
Member of Parliament Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh on Thursday rejected speculation of rift in the JD(U) and maintained he would not step down
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 06:18 PM IST
JD(U) president Lalan Singh rejects resignation rumours ahead of Delhi meeting
Janata Dal (United) president Lalan Singh said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is the leader of the party and that the party is united
Published on Dec 28, 2023 08:10 PM IST
‘Resignation rumour’ adds to buzz over rift in JD(U) top brass
Speculation about the future of Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal (United) was rife on Tuesday, as the day began with rumors of party president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh resigning from the post and ended with various sections of the outfit rejecting the rumors.
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 08:52 AM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna