The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led government in Jharkhand secured a majority vote of confidence in the assembly on Monday. However, the opposition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), walked out of the House as voting counted, resulting in 45 votes in favor of the motion. The ruling alliance, which includes JMM, Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has a slim majority of 45 MLAs in the 81-member assembly, while the BJP's strength has reduced to 24 due to recent resignations and expulsions. The motion's success solidifies Soren's position as Jharkhand's Chief Minister following the state's recent election.
In a fiery interview with PTI, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha slammed RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, accusing him of being a corrupt and divisive force in the state. Sinha also rejected the RJD's attempt to promote Tejashwi Yadav as the future of Bihar, stating that the people of the state will never accept dynastic politics and nepotism. He further asserted that the BJP, unlike the RJD, never allows tainted and corrupt individuals to join the party. Sinha ended by expressing confidence in PM Modi's leadership and the NDA's efforts to rid Bihar of corruption and promote a united society.
The Patna Police has registered a case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav after a complaint was filed by the state spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. During a rally on Sunday, Yadav made comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi not being Hindu and not following Hindu rituals. The complaint states that Yadav's comments were indecent and hurt the sentiments of the people of the country.
In a fiery speech at the 'Jan Vishwas Maha Rally' in Patna, RJD president Lalu Yadav targeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for breaking the alliance with his party and joining hands with the BJP. He also called out the BJP for their hypocrisy of accusing others of nepotism when they themselves have members of political families in their party. He urged the people of Bihar to vote against the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and showed confidence in the opinion of Bihar influencing the country's decisions.
The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav and current Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in connection to a money laundering probe for the alleged land-for-jobs scam. An alleged associate of the Yadavs was previously arrested in the case. The ED case was filed based on a complaint by the CBI.
In a shocking revelation, MoS Home Nityanand Rai has accused Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, and Hemant Soren of looting the money of poor people. Rai stated that the central agency is questioning them for their alleged involvement in taking land meant for jobs of poor people. Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary has put the blame on Rahul Gandhi for the dire situation that Lalu Prasad Yadav finds himself in now.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials for over nine hours in Patna in connection with the land-for-jobs case. The questioning, which comes a day after the collapse of the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar, centers around allegations that Yadav took land from job aspirants in exchange for employment during his tenure as Union Railways Minister. A large crowd of RJD supporters gathered outside the ED office during the questioning.
Nitish Kumar has resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar and is expected to take oath later today with the support of BJP, marking his exit from the Mahagathbandhan alliance. Explaining his decision, Kumar cited the prevailing political situation and his efforts to resolve issues. Meanwhile, celebrations have started outside BJP office in Patna, while opposition parties have criticized Kumar for his alliance switch. Stay updated with Deccan Chronicle for the latest updates on Bihar's political landscape.
The ongoing political crisis in Bihar takes a new turn as Lalu Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, deletes her controversial tweets targeting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This move is seen as an attempt to mend the rift between JD(U) and RJD ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Nitish Kumar had recently made comments on dynastic politics, to which Rohini Acharya responded with a series of tweets, indirectly targeting the CM.
Speculation mounts in political circles as differences between Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav come to light within the ruling Mahagathbandan in Bihar. With rumours of Nitish Kumar potentially returning to the NDA, his role as convenor of the INDIA bloc has become a topic of discussion after being elected JD-U president on December 29. RJD chief spokesman Shakti Singh Yadav, who is close to Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, also addresses the controversy surrounding the display of Ram images in public for political gain.