Umesh Singh Kushwaha

In an ambitious move to influence Bihar's political landscape, JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar is set to kick off the 'Sadbhav Yatra' on May 3 in Bagaha. This initiative aims to connect with the grassroots and lay the groundwork for progress and unity within the state.

Today marks a pivotal moment for Bihar as Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary prepares to secure a confidence vote in the state assembly, enjoying the robust support of the NDA coalition. With a commanding majority of 202 legislators rallying behind him, against just 35 from the opposition, anticipation is high for his assured victory.

In a vibrant display of faith, Patna's Ram Navami festivities attracted millions of worshippers to the revered Mahavir Mandir and the Panchrupi Hanuman Temple. This year marked a joyous return to form with Mahavir Mandir witnessing its largest congregation since 2019, as around four lakh faithful chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' in unison.

In a significant political move, Nishant Kumar, the son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has officially become a member of the JD(U). He is committed to actively engaging with the party to bolster its presence and initiatives.

In a notable political move, Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is poised to formally join the JD(U) this Sunday. His involvement will see him in discussions with party leaders and legislators regarding strategic organizational matters and ambitious growth initiatives.

JD(U) state president umesh singh kushwaha on Saturday said no other leader in the country did like Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for the welfare, upliftment and progress of the scheduled castes.

Hours after constituting its new national team, JD(U) on Tuesday announced a jumbo-size 251-member state committee for Bihar.

With the Election Commission (EC) formally recognizing it as a ‘state party’ in Manipur, JD(U) has now joined the club of political parties recognized as ‘state party’ in three states.

JD(U) state president umesh singh kushwaha on Saturday rubbished speculations of fissures appearing among different allies of the Mahagathbandhan, especially Nitish Kumar's party and Lalu Prasad-led RJD, saying such rumours are being fuelled by the opposition BJP. JD(U) had joined the Mahagathbandhan in August 2022 after dumping its former ally BJP.

JD(U) top leaders, including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and its lone Union minister RCP Singh, would not campaign for the party candidates in Uttar Pradesh assembly polls for which the party released a list of its 15 star campaigners on Friday.

Two weeks after quitting the BJP, its former state vice-president and former MLA Rajib Ranjan on Sunday returned to the ruling JD(U). He profusely praised CM Nitish Kumar for allowing him to rejoin the JD(U) parivaar.

JD(U) state president umesh singh kushwaha on Saturday said no other leader in the country did what Bihar CM Nitish Kumar did for the welfare, upliftment and progress of the members of the scheduled castes (SCs).

JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan on Wednesday said no previous government in Bihar did as much work as CM Nitish Kumar for the welfare and progress of the members of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes (SCs and STs).

While the JD(U) on Tuesday announced the list of its candidates for 11 of the 24 legislative council seats, the BJP and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP), two other constituents of National Democratic Alliance (NDA), are likely to announce the names of their nominees by Wednesday.

JD(U) on Monday appointed new presidents in the remaining nine districts where organisational elections could not be held in November last year due to various reasons, including gross irregularities in the election process.

JD(U) on Monday asked its disgruntled national parliamentary board chairman Upendra Kushwaha to resign from the party "if even an iota of political morality is left with him".

JD(U) has expelled its state spokesperson and former MLC, Ranbir Nandan, for issuing press statements against the party ideology and engaging in anti-party activities. Nandan claimed that he had resigned after being questioned by JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan. Nandan's statement caused embarrassment for JD(U) leaders during a meeting of one of the INDIA bloc's committees. There are speculations that Nandan may return to BJP, which he had left a decade ago. Nandan had joined JD(U) in 2013 and was previously nominated to the state legislative council.

The issue of delayed academic sessions in state’s traditional universities was raised at the meeting of newly-appointed office-bearers of Chhatra JD(U), held at the JD(U) state office here on Monday.

Chief minister Nitish Kumar visited the JD(U) state office here on Sunday evening after a long gap and heard the grievances of party workers.The CM stayed at the party office for nearly three hours and met over 150 party workers who had arrived from different districts to meet him.