Rashtriya Janata Dal
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The Rashtriya Janata Dal is an Indian political party, mainly based in the state of Bihar. The party was founded in 1997 by Lalu Prasad Yadav.
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RJD MP Manoj Jha raises duplicate EPIC card numbers issue in ParliamentIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Made him CM twice': Tejashwi's swipe at Nitish for Lalu remark; BJP defends Bihar CMBihar CM Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav engaged in a heated exchange in the assembly, with Nitish claiming he made Tejashwi's father, Lalu Yadav, what he was, and Tejashwi countering that he made..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court reverses expulsion of RJD MLC for mocking Nitish KumarThe Supreme Court has reversed the Bihar Legislative Council's expulsion of RJD leader Sunil Kumar Singh for mocking Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, deeming the punishment excessive. The court reinstated..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Highly excessive': SC quashes RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh’s expulsion for comments on Nitish KumarThe Supreme Court has overturned the Bihar legislative council’s decision to expel RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh, deeming the punishment disproportionate. Singh was accused of making offensive remarks..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Jungle Raj people troubled with Maha Kumbh': PM Modi's dig at Lalu YadavPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD and other opposition parties for their remarks on the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He accused them of attacking the Hindu faith and weakening the country...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tej Pratap's 'political' offer for opponent Nitish Kumar's sonAs Bihar assembly elections approach, Tej Pratap Yadav invites Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, to join RJD, amidst speculation about Nishant's political debut. JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar faces..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Purnia RJD MLA abducts, forces JDU neta to 'drink urine'Syed Ruknuddin Ahmad, an RJD MLA, is accused of kidnapping and assaulting Rehan Fazal, a JD(U) functionary, including forcing him to drink urine. The allegations came after RJD chief spokesperson..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lalu brokered abduction, graft deals: Brother-in-lawRJD chief Lalu Prasad expressed confidence that the BJP would not come to power in Bihar. Meanwhile, his estranged brother-in-law Subhash Yadav accused Lalu of involvement in criminal activities to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Opposition parties 'disappointed' with Budget, non-BJP ruled states feel 'neglected'Opposition parties criticized the Union Budget as a disappointment, especially for states not ruled by the NDA. Congress accused the government of lacking new ideas, while leaders from TMC, DMK, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul’s ‘fake’ caste survey remark leaves RJD in a jamCongress ally RJD clarified that Rahul Gandhi’s remark calling the 2023 Bihar caste survey 'fake' referred to the survey's purpose being undermined. Although conducted, the intended quota increase..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court stays MLC bypoll result till it decides Bihar expulsion caseThe Supreme Court has stayed the declaration of results for the Bihar legislative council byelection following a plea from RJD's Sunil Kumar Singh. Singh challenged his expulsion for allegedly using..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Legislators have forgotten how to dissent respectfully: SC on neta targeting NitishThe Supreme Court has commented that legislators appear to have forgotten to be respectful during dissent. This observation was made during a case involving RJD's Sunil Kumar Singh, who was expelled..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Kejriwal another form of Lalu Yadav': BJP minister Lalan Singh takes jibe at AAP supremo; calls RJD chief 'creature'Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh criticized AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, comparing him to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and accusing him of corruption. Singh also dismissed Lalu's recent comments and..IndiaTimes - Published | RJD tie-up was mistake, will stay with NDA now: Nitish on Lalu overtureBihar CM Nitish Kumar reaffirmed his commitment to the BJP-led NDA, despite recent overtures from RJD and Lalu Prasad. Nitish emphasized his decision to stick with the NDA during his Pragati Yatra,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nitish Kumar ke pet mein daant hain...': Throwback to when Lalu Yadav took a dig at Bihar CM, WATCH clipBack when late veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav made a statement about Bihar Chief Minister..DNA - Published | Nitish Kumar responds with folded hands to Lalu Yadav's 'doors open' remark, says...Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United (JDU) Chief Nitish Kumar responded with "folded hands" to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's "doors open" remark.DNA - Published |
'Kya bol rahe hain?': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reacts to Lalu's INDIA bloc inviteRJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav signals a possible reunion with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, hinting at political changes in the state. Despite Lalu's invitation, Nitish remains non-committal. JD(U) allies with..IndiaTimes - Published | Will welcome back Nitish Kumar if he ditches BJP, says Lalu aideRJD MLA Bhai Birendra indicated that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar would be welcomed if he left the BJP alliance, emphasizing the fluid nature of political alliances. His remarks hinted at possible political..IndiaTimes - Published |
Politics heats up over 'Raghupati Raghav' bhajan at BJP event in Bihar, singer apologisesChaos erupted at a BJP event in Patna when folk singer Devi sang Mahatma Gandhi's version of 'Raghupati Raghav,' leading to protests by some audience members. Ex-Union minister Ashwini Choubey..IndiaTimes - Published | After Kejriwal's Delhi snub, Congress stares at RJD challenge in BiharIndiaTimes - Published |
'Gone mad, should resign': Lalu Yadav takes jibe on Amit Shah over remarks on AmbedkarRJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation, accusing him of "madness" and harboring hatred towards B.R. Ambedkar following Shah's parliamentary remarks about invoking..IndiaTimes - Published | Tejashwi vows Rs 2,500 a month to women if RJD forms govtBihar's former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav announced the 'Mai Bahan Maan Yojana,' promising 2,500 rupees monthly to underprivileged women if RJD wins the upcoming assembly polls. This pledge mirrors..IndiaTimes - Published |
After Pawar, Lalu backs Didi to lead INDIA blocRJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has publicly endorsed Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA opposition bloc, echoing similar sentiments from Sharad Pawar. Congress downplayed the matter, with Rahul Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | Lalu's sexist jibe at Nitish sparks furore, JDU seeks apologyRJD leader Lalu Prasad sparked controversy with a sexist remark about Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Mahila Samvad Yatra, implying Nitish was "leering" at women. NDA politicians condemned the comment, calling..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Congress opposition will not....': RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backs West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to lead INDIA BlocWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had, on December 6, expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the INDIA bloc, signalling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given the opportunity.DNA - Published | INDIA bloc leader will be chosen through consensus: RJD leader Tejashwi YadavIndiaTimes - Published |
'Despite double-engine govt, what has Bihar gained?': Tejashwi Yadav launches fresh attack on Nitish KumarRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Nitish Kumar government for its handling of protesting BPSC aspirants and the state's overall condition. Yadav highlighted issues like unemployment, poverty,..IndiaTimes - Published | Hemant Soren distributes portfolios, keeps home; who got what in Jharkhand cabinetJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren allocated portfolios to his newly inducted 11 ministers. Soren retained key departments like Home and Personnel. Six ministers are from JMM, four from Congress,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Modi-Adani' badges trigger Speaker warningINDIA bloc MPs, clad in black jackets with 'Modi-Adani Ek Hai' badges, protested in Parliament, demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue. Rahul Gandhi alleged PM Modi's resistance to the probe stems..IndiaTimes - Published | After TMC, SP too steers clear of Congress-led Adani protests in Lok SabhaDifferences among INDIA bloc parties emerged as TMC and SP abstained from Congress-led protests over the Adani issue in Lok Sabha. MPs from Congress, AAP, RJD, Sena UBT, DMK, and Left parties demanded..IndiaTimes - Published |
TMC, SP stay away from INDIA bloc protestDifferences among INDIA bloc parties emerged as TMC and SP abstained from Congress-led protests over the Adani issue in Lok Sabha. MPs from Congress, AAP, RJD, Sena UBT, DMK, and Left parties demanded..IndiaTimes - Published | 'If PM can go there to have biryani ... ': Tejashwi Yadav says Team India should go to Pak for Champions Trophy 2025RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticises India's decision to skip ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, stressing that politics should not interfere with sports. Despite security concerns and tensions,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Watch: RJD, CPI (ML) protest outside Bihar assembly over reservation, demand Adani's arrestRJD and CPI(ML) leaders protested outside the Bihar Assembly, demanding 65% reservation for underprivileged castes, Adani's arrest, and withdrawal of smart meters. They accused the BJP-JDU government..IndiaTimes - Published | Were women-centric schemes game-changers in Maharashtra, Jharkhand assembly elections?The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, while the Congress-JMM-RJD-led INDIA bloc emerged triumphant in Jharkhand. Women-centric schemes,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chatra election assembly results 2024: RJD's Rashmi Prakash faces Janardhan Paswan of LJP (Ram Vilas)Chatra and Simaria are gearing up for a nail-biting vote count on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner Ramesh Gholap has ensured meticulous preparations, including stringent security measures at Chatra..IndiaTimes - Published | Koderma election results 2024: BJP's Neera Yadav in face off with RJD's Subhash Prasad Yadav; former eyeing for hattrickVote counting is underway in Jharkhand's Koderma constituency, where BJP's Neera Yadav seeks a third term against RJD's Subhash Prasad Yadav. The constituency, part of the Kodarma Lok Sabha..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Selfish motives' behind formation of JMM-Cong-RJD alliance in Jharkhand, alleges NaddaBJP President Jagat Prasad Nadda criticized the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand, calling it a product of 'selfish motives' that prioritizes dynastic politics and appeasement. He accused the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP se satoge toh katoge': Poster outside RJD office in Patna counters Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge' rhetoricRJD in Patna displayed posters criticizing Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge toh katenge' remark, accusing the BJP of betrayal and highlighting issues like inflation and unemployment. They further criticized..IndiaTimes - Published |
JMM-Congress’s ‘jihad welfare’ altering J’khand demography: Anurag ThakurAnurag Thakur, Former Union Minister, has accused the JMM-Congress-RJD government in Jharkhand of promoting "love jihad" and "land jihad," leading to demographic shifts. He alleged that the government..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Until Nitish took charge in Bihar, there was no serious concern for...': PM Modi attacks previous RJD-led govt in statePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Bihar's Darbhanga.DNA - Published |
A day before poll, state govt releases aid for womenJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the disbursement of the fourth installment of the Maiyan Samman Yojana, a scheme providing monthly financial assistance to women. The initiative, a key..IndiaTimes - Published | Jharkhand polls: Congress moves EC over BJP’s ‘false allegations’The Indian National Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against the Bharatiya Janata Party's official Facebook page for Jharkhand. The complaint alleges that the BJP published..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress lodges complaint with EC over BJP's 'fake Jharkhandis', 'Bengali uncle' adThe Congress party has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against the BJP, alleging that a BJP advertisement on social media contains false information about the JMM, INC, and RJD. The..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to hold mega roadshow in Jhrakhand's Ranchi todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a 3 km roadshow in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Sunday ahead of the state's assembly elections. During recent rallies, Modi accused the Congress, JMM, and RJD..IndiaTimes - Published |
'As long as BJP is present, minorities will not get reservation': Amit Shah warns Rahul Gandhi over 'Muslim reservation'Amit Shah, at a Jharkhand rally, cautioned Rahul Gandhi against promising Muslim reservations, stating it contradicts the Indian Constitution and would impact existing quotas for Dalits and tribals. He..IndiaTimes - Published | INDIA bloc vows to match Jharkhand BJP sops, more or lessIn a heated electoral battle in Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-Congress-RJD-CPI-ML alliance has launched its manifesto, promising a slew of welfare benefits. These include job creation, enhanced health..IndiaTimes - Published |
JMM, Congress, RJD standing with B'deshi, Rohingya immigrants, says PM ModiPM Modi, during his visit to Jharkhand, criticized the JMM-Congress-RJD coalition government for rising insecurity among indigenous populations due to Bangladeshi and Rohingya Muslim influx. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Rohingya & Bangladeshi infiltrators a threat in Jharkhand, yet JMM-Cong-RJD government refusing to acknowledge it, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the infiltration of Rohingya Muslims and Bangladeshis in Jharkhand's Santhal Pargana and Kolhan regions, criticizing the Hemant Soren-led coalition government..IndiaTimes - Published |
Infiltration from Bangladesh changing Jharkhand's demography: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand for allegedly supporting Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration for vote bank politics. He claimed these..IndiaTimes - Published | 'All cases were fictitious and hatched in Delhi BJP office' says RJD MP Jha on Kejriwal's bailThe Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case concerning the alleged excise policy scam. RJD MP Manoj Jha and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj welcomed..IndiaTimes - Published |
