Janata Dal (United)
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Janata Dal (United) ("People's Party (United)"), abbreviated as JD(U), is an Indian political party with political presence mainly in eastern and north-eastern India. JD(U) is recognised as a state party in the states of Bihar and Manipur and is a part of government in both the states. JD(U) heads the government in Bihar and is part of the NDA government in Manipur. JD(U) won 12 seats in the 2024 Indian general election, making it the seventh largest party in the Lok Sabha. JD(U) states that they believe in promoting social justice and lifting up marginalized peoples.
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'It surprises me...': RJD's Shivanand Tiwari amid speculation of rift between JDU, RJDIn the midst of political uncertainty in Bihar regarding a potential alliance between Janata Dal-United (JDU) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with increasing speculations about Chief Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | Unrest in JDU-RJD alliance in Bihar? Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini 'takes a dig' at Nitish after 'parivaarvad' swipeDuring a speech on Wednesday, Bihar Chief Minister and JDU president Nitish Kumar praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for awarding Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur while simultaneously criticising..DNA - Published |
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'Why will he resign?' asks JD (U) leader KC Tyagi amid reports of Lalan Singh's resignationDecember 28 (ANI): JD(U) leader KC Tyagi on Thursday refuted rumours of Lalan Singh's resignation as party president on Thursday, saying that Nitish Kumar, Lalan Singh and he have been together for the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'All is well within JD(U)': Nitish Kumar says national executive meeting in Delhi an annual affairBihar CM Nitish Kumar arrived in Delhi ahead of Janata Dal (United) national executive meeting as speculation grows over Lalan Singh's resignation and Nitish Kumar's potential return as party leader...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nothing special about it': Nitish Kumar ahead of Delhi meeting amid rumours of changes in partyBihar CM Nitish Kumar will travel to Delhi ahead of Janata Dal (United) national executive meeting as speculation grows over Lalan Singh's resignation and Nitish Kumar's potential return as party..IndiaTimes - Published | JD(U) blames UP govt as it calls off Nitish’s rally in VaranasiJD(U) claimed that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's rally in PM Narendra Modi's Varanasi constituency was cancelled after a private college denied permission under pressure from UP's BJP government. The college..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Corruption is in nature of Congress': Amit Shah on seizure of cash from Dheeraj Sahu's residenceHitting out at Congress over Income Tax raids at MP Dheeraj Sahu's residence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Congress is silent on this issue as corruption is in the "nature" of..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress calls INDIA block meet for 2024 Lok Sabha polls as BJP triumphs Hindi heartland statesThe opposition coalition in INDIA will meet on December 6 to finalize their seat-sharing formula for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The BJP's victory in the Hindi heartland states of Madhya Pradesh,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Can't win on its own': Congress faces barbs from allies for ignoring INDIA parties in assembly electionsThe Congress, which had ignored its INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) allies right through the assembly elections, is now at the receiving end of their barbs after the grand old..IndiaTimes - Published | JD(U) too fields 5 in MP as talks with Congress failNitish Kumar's JD(U) has fielded candidates for five assembly seats in MP after its attempt to forge a Bihar-like alliance with Congress in that state didn't materialise, just as Samajwadi Party's bid..IndiaTimes - Published |
