Politics

After returning from his Europe tour, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav is set to launch what insiders are calling “Operation Clean”, a comprehensive organizational overhaul aimed at strengthening the party and preparing for Bihar’s upcoming elections. Political observers say this initiative could define the RJD’s strategy for the next five years. Sending a Message of Family Unity A primary focus for Tejashwi will be projecting family unity. Analysts believe the disunity within the RJD during the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections was a key reason behind the party’s defeat. During the campaign, the NDA repeatedly highlighted the internal discord, asking voters whether a party that cannot manage its own household could be trusted with the state. ...

Patna, January 5, 2026: As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gains ground in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has increasingly turned her political fire towards Bihar and prominent BJP leaders. The latest sparks flew after her nephew Abhishek Banerjee referred to the BJP as a “snake,” prompting Bihar MP and Union Minister Giriraj Singh to retort sharply. However, this is not the first time Mamata or her Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders have targeted Bihar. Threats Against Amit ShahRecently, Mamata Banerjee indirectly targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he criticized the TMC government in Kolkata over illegal immigration during a press conference. In a public speech, Mamata warned Shah, saying, “You are lucky we let you leave the hotel; otherwise, you wouldn’t have bee...

Patna: In Bihar’s political landscape, the NDA government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has three prominent faces – Nitish Kumar himself, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha. But who holds the position of JD(U)’s second-in-command in the cabinet after Nitish Kumar? The answer is Vijay Kumar Chaudhary. When Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time in November 2025, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was sworn in as a minister, ranking immediately after the chief minister in JD(U)’s hierarchy. He is considered one of Nitish Kumar’s closest allies and is often seen accompanying him during inspections and official programs. Known as a key strategist and part of JD(U)’s “think tank,” Chaudhary plays a crucial role in shaping governmen...