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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Waqf Bill: Who's the 'girgit'? Lalu, Nitish parties slug it outThe Waqf (Amendment) Bill's passage in Parliament has ignited intense political debates in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections. The bill's support by JDU and its opposition by RJD have led to heated..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'BJP wants to divide the country': Tejashwi Yadav slams Waqf Bill as 'unconstitutional'RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav condemned the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, as unconstitutional, accusing BJP of promoting division and distracting from key issues. The Bill, which passed Parliament, aims to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf bill unconstitutional, aimed at targeting Muslims: OppositionOpposition parties continued to criticize the BJP's waqf bill, labeling it unconstitutional and divisive. They argued the bill targets Muslims and could incite communal tension. Key leaders from..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RJD chief Lalu Prasad admitted to AIIMS-Delhi for treatmentFormer Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad, 76, was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi, for treatment of back and arm sores. He experienced a drop in blood pressure, necessitating hospitalization in Patna before..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Why did Tejashwi Yadav say about father Lalu Prasad Yadav, 'Kaleja wale aadmi hain...'?"Kaleja wale aadmi hain", said RJD leader and former Bihar deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav about his father Lalu Prasad Yadav. But why?DNA - Published | |
RJD chief Lalu Yadav discharged from Bihar Hospital, to head to AIIMS Delhi as health deterioratesRJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was discharged from Paras Hospital in Bihar and will now head to AIIMS Delhi for further treatment. His son, Tejaswi Yadav, confirmed that Lalu's current health is stable..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Misusing his face': Tejashwi Yadav accuses BJP of 'controlling' Nitish KumarRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the BJP of misusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's face while controlling the state government. He asserts that Lalan Singh belongs to the BJP and criticizes the ruling..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Bihar is being shamed': RJD on Nitish Kumar's 'objectionable' action with woman on stageBihar CM Nitish Kumar faces criticism from RJD after a video shows him placing his arm around a woman’s shoulder at an event with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Opposition parties accuse Kumar of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle with 'jungle raj' jibe at RJDUnion Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters in Bihar to re-elect the BJP-led NDA, emphasizing the development achieved under PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar. Shah criticized the RJD leadership for their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Iftar outreach vs Waqf politics: Who will gain in battleground Bihar?Iftar diplomacy has become a critical platform for political maneuvering in Bihar amidst the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill controversy. Key ally leaders, including Nitish Kumar, face pressure from..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Aankh chin kar chashma dene wale': RJD's poster jibe at NDA over 'Saugat-e-Modi'IndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf divide in Bihar NDA? Catch-22 situation for BJP and alliesAs Bihar election approaches, protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill threatens to polarise the state voters. RJD and opposition parties oppose the Bill, claiming it targets minorities, while BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RJD's strategy to woo Muslims before Bihar Elections? Tejaswi Yadav vows to stop Waqf (Amendment) Bill at all costsRJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav joined the protest organised by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the Waqf (Amendment)..DNA - Published | 'RJD chief unwell but here to support you': Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi and Prashant Kishor join AIMPLB protest against Waqf billIndiaTimes - Published |
Iftar politics: Will Congress ditch RJD before Bihar Assembly Elections? What will happen to INDIA?Will the Bihar Congress exert itself and try to regain its political base, that has eroded considerably over the years, giving space to the RJD?DNA - Published | Watch: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, leader of opposition Rabri Devi’s heated exchange in legislative councilA heated exchange occurred in the Bihar Legislative Council between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Rabri Devi over reservation issues. Protests by RJD members in green T-shirts..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Associated with RJD, Congress': JD(U)'s Lalan Singh slams Muslim groups for rejecting Nitish Kumar's iftaar party invitationUnion minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh accused Muslim groups boycotting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s iftaar invitation of association with the RJD and Congress. This follows groups like Imarat Shariah..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Koi nahi rok sakta': Lalu Yadav asserts Tejashwi Yadav will form govt; JD(U) reactsRJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav declared that his son Tejashwi would form the government in Bihar, pledging to implement women's welfare schemes. Opposition leaders criticized the statement, with JD(U) and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nothing wrong with Nitish Kumar': Manjhi defends Bihar CM amid national anthem rowUnion minister Jitan Ram Manjhi defended Bihar CM Nitish Kumar against opposition criticism for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem, emphasizing Kumar’s good governance over 20 years. Manjhi..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nayak nahi khalnayak hu main': RJD targets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with another poster outside Rabri Devi's residenceRJD workers have displayed a poster outside Rabri Devi's residence in Patna, accusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national anthem. The incident sparked..IndiaTimes - Published |
RJD calls Bihar CM Nitish Kumar ‘Khalnayak’ in new poster outside Rabri Devi’s house over national anthem rowRJD workers have placed a poster outside former CM Rabri Devi's residence, portraying current Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as a villain for allegedly disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Her husband made her the CM ... ': Why is Nitish Kumar mocking Rabri Devi, again and again?Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has repeatedly targeted opposition leader Rabri Devi, highlighting how she became CM in 1997 after her husband Lalu Prasad's arrest. Kumar aims to consolidate women's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nitish Kumar not mentally stable, make his son Bihar CM': RJD ups ante over national anthem incidentRJD staged a protest against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for insulting the national anthem. While the anthem was playing, Nitish conversed with his chief secretary and greeted people instead of standing in..IndiaTimes - Published | Tejashwi Yadav shares video of Nitish 'talking' during national anthem, raises questions on Bihar CM's healthRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for disrespecting the national anthem and questioned his health. A video showed Kumar talking during the anthem. Yadav demanded his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Posters put up in Patna to support Lalu Yadav after ED questioning: 'Tiger abhi zinda hai'After the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) grilled Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and others in connection with the land-for-job scam, posters supporting the former Bihar CM were put..DNA - Published | WATCH VIDEO: 'SATTU' arrives at ED office with Lalu Prasad Yadav! DETAILS hereRashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) workers sent a packet of "sattu" to the ED office when Lalu Prasad Yadav arrived there.DNA - Published |
RJD chief Lalu Yadav arrives at ED office in land for job scam caseRashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the land for job scam. Tejashwi Yadav claimed these cases are politically motivated. Prior..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nafrat ka ek naya rang': Tej Pratap Yadav reacts to backlash over his 'dance or be suspended' remark to cop on HoliFormer Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav faces backlash for his "dance or be suspended" remark to a policeman during Holi celebrations. BJP leaders and retired police officers criticize the RJD leader,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Paltu chacha kahan hain?': Tej Pratap's scooter ride outside Nitish Kumar's house on Holi - WatchTej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Yadav, celebrated Holi with RJD party workers in Patna. He mocked Bihar CM Nitish Kumar by shouting provocative remarks near his residence. Yadav also asked a police..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Bura na mano Holi hai': Lalu-style ‘kurta faad’ Holi returns in RJD's desperate bid to woo core voters as Bihar elections nearTej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Yadav, ordered a police constable to dance during Holi celebrations to avoid suspension, stirring a controversy. The BJP criticized this act as reminiscent of 'Jungle..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nahi thumka lagaoge toh suspend kar diye jaoge': Tej Pratap Yadav instructs policeman to dance at Holi event, faces backlashRJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's Holi celebration with party workers sparked controversy after a video showed him ordering a policeman to dance, threatening suspension. Political opponents criticized the..IndiaTimes - Published | 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 |
