Sanjay Jha

Tejashwi Yadav alleged Nitish Kumar is stepping down as Bihar CM under pressure from within JD(U), with some colleagues allegedly intimidated or allured by ally BJP. Yadav claimed a deal was struck long ago, not made public due to assembly polls. He cited visuals of Kumar being prevented from speaking to media as proof of pressure.

Bihar welcomes its new Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, the first BJP leader to take the helm, succeeding Nitish Kumar. A scion of a political lineage and a representative of the Koeri community, Choudhary is committed to propelling Bihar into a new era of development.

Bihar's political landscape is heating up as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to resign for a Rajya Sabha seat, with the BJP expected to nominate the new CM. JD(U) workers are advocating for Nitish's son, Nishant, to take over, while the RJD alleges a conspiracy driven by BJP pressure.

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is set to join the JDU on March 8, marking his political debut. Nitish Kumar has affirmed his decision to move to the Rajya Sabha is final and irreversible, assuring party members he will remain involved in Bihar's development. Nishant's entry sparks speculation about his future role within the party or government.

Bihar's political landscape shifts as Nitish Kumar opts for a Rajya Sabha seat, stepping down as Chief Minister. This move marks the end of an era dominated by Jayaprakash Narayan's disciples and leaves the Janata Dal (United) in uncharted territory without a clear successor.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill 37 seats across 10 states, as the terms of the current members end in April 2026, according to a press note. The seats are set to fall vacant as the terms of members elected from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana conclude next month.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar celebrated his 75th birthday amid widespread greetings from national leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah. Across the state, party workers organized birthday events and outreach activities. His son Nishant offered prayers for his father’s long, healthy life, while JD(U) leaders praised Kumar’s transformative leadership.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha nomination fuels speculation of a leadership transition within JD(U), with his son Nishant expected to join the party on March 8. Insiders suggest Nishant may be inducted into the Bihar cabinet, potentially as deputy CM, and take an active role in party affairs.

Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is poised to officially join the JD(U) on March 8. This announcement follows Nitish's firm commitment to transition to the Rajya Sabha, stepping aside from his role as CM while vowing to maintain a watchful eye on Bihar's progress.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is reportedly set to join the Janata Dal (United) on Holi, with party ministers indicating he will be given a significant role. This move follows persistent speculation and demands from party workers and youth for his active political entry.

Nitish Kumar's rise in Bihar politics reads like a thrilling novel, filled with shifting alliances and clever strategies. Starting in student activism next to Lalu Prasad, he embraced socialist values, weathered multiple electoral storms, and eventually made his mark in the Lok Sabha.

Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha today tendered an unconditional apology to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy for calling him a CIA agent in a tweet and said that he had no wilful intention to defame him.

Congress on Tuesday suspended Sanjay Jha from the party for indiscipline, a move that appeared triggered by his defence of Sachin Pilot. In wake of Rajasthan developments, he appeared on television channels criticising Congress.

Mobile phone maker Motorola’s India-born chief Sanjay Jha’s compensation has been increased to $38 million if the plans to split the company into two do not occur by 2011.

Senior Congress leader Sanjay Jha on Friday said that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Taking to Twitter, he informed that he has tested positive for the infection for which he was asymptomatic. He added that he will be under home quarantine for the next 10-12 days. He also appealed to people to not underestimate the transmission risks of the virus.

On Saturday, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United), or JD(U), elected Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Jha as the working president of the party. This decision was taken during the party's national executive meeting held in Delhi. The meeting was also convened to review the current political scenario and prepare for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls scheduled for 2025. Nitish Kumar, a key partner in the NDA-ruled Centre, called for a special financial package from the central government for Bihar.

Sanjay Jha from JD(U) and Radha Mohan Sharma of BJP are set to be elected unopposed to the state legislative council as only they filed their nomination papers against the two vacant seats on the last day on Tuesday.

Former Congress leader Sanjay Jha on Tuesday drew parallels between Indian cricket team's comeback in Australia and the state of the Grand Old Party in the national politics. In a tweet, Jha suggested that the Congress party — which could manage to win only 44 seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls — should take a leaf out of the book the Indian cricket team's performance in Australia.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday removed Sanjay Jha as a party spokesperson, days after he wrote a newspaper article critical of the party.