Politics

Patna: Rajiv Ranjan Singh, popularly known as Lalan Singh, the Janata Dal (United) MP from Munger and a senior Union Minister, is celebrating his birthday today amid an outpouring of greetings from top political leaders across the country. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, prominent figures have lauded Lalan Singh’s political journey and contributions. Often described as the “Chanakya” of Bihar politics, Lalan Singh is widely regarded as Nitish Kumar’s most trusted troubleshooter—a leader who prefers operating behind the scenes but plays a decisive role in shaping power equations in the state. His strategic acumen, organisational grip, and decades-long association with Nitish Kumar have earned him a ...

Patna/Vaishali: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Vaishali district today, Saturday, as part of his ongoing Samriddhi Yatra. Several key programs are lined up during the visit, including the inspection of Tej Pratap Yadav’s much-awaited dream project, which has been under development for several years. The CM is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for 128 development schemes worth ₹15,194.31 crore in Vaishali. Out of these, 103 projects will be inaugurated remotely, while 25 schemes will see their foundation stone laid in person. The Panchayati Raj and District Council departments account for the majority, with 57 completed projects. Tej Pratap Yadav’s Dream Project:The dream project traces back to 2015, when Tej Pratap Yadav, then Health Minister in CM Nitish Kumar’s...

Patna: On the birth anniversary of Bihar’s former Chief Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Karpoori Thakur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to the legendary leader, remembering his lifelong commitment to the upliftment of the underprivileged, marginalized, and weaker sections of society. Sharing his thoughts on social media platform X, PM Modi wrote: “Respectful homage to Bihar’s former Chief Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Jananayak Karpoori Thakur on his birth anniversary. The upliftment of the oppressed and weaker sections was always at the heart of his politics. His simplicity and dedication to public service make him ever memorable and exemplary.” A Life Dedicated to Social JusticePM Modi also shared excerpts from a past speech, highlighting Thakur’s unwaver...

Patna, January 24Speculation about the political entry of Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has gained momentum once again. The buzz intensified during the Saraswati Puja organized by the JD(U) IT cell in Patna, where both father and son were present, though at different times. Nishant arrived earlier, followed later by CM Nitish Kumar. Their brief meeting sparked fresh discussions in political circles about whether Nishant is poised to enter active politics soon. Adding fuel to the speculation, senior JD(U) leader and Union Minister Lalan Singh publicly suggested that Nishant should now enter politics. Nitish Kumar, reportedly smiling at the remark, remained non-committal, but the conversation reinforced the growing narrative that Nishant’s political debut may be...

Speculation over a possible split between the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar has intensified following a high-level meeting between Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and the party’s six Bihar MLAs in New Delhi. The meeting, held at the party headquarters in Indira Bhawan, brought temporary calm to rumours of a split within the Bihar Congress unit, even as it opened up fresh political debate. For the past several days, the JD(U) and BJP had claimed that Congress MLAs were in touch with the NDA. However, the presence of all six legislators at the Delhi meeting effectively put an end to speculation about any immediate defection. Discipline Dominates the Meeting According to highly placed party sources, the issue of internal discipline dominated the discussio...