Politics

Patna: The internal tussle within the Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JD(J)) has escalated into a full-blown public spat, involving serious allegations and legal battles. Senior party leader Tej Pratap Yadav and former party spokesperson and Madhav Seva chief Santosh Renu Yadav are now at the center of a contentious dispute, sending ripples through political circles. A complaint has been lodged against Tej Pratap Yadav at Beur police station. This comes amid rising tensions within the party, with both leaders leveling accusations against each other. Tej Pratap Yadav had earlier approached the Secretariat police station, alleging that he had received threats and extortion demands. He also claimed attempts were being made to tarnish his public image, prompting him to seek legal recourse. Santos...

Patna: In Bihar, the Revenue and Land Reforms Department has often been under the sharp scrutiny of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Over the years, the CM has intervened whenever he felt the department was veering off track, irrespective of whether the minister in charge belonged to the RJD or the BJP. Known for his hands-on approach, Nitish Kumar has repeatedly stepped in to streamline operations or prevent embarrassment within the department. Transfers and Standard RulesWhen complaints regarding lucrative transfers reached him, the CM instituted a system ensuring that departmental transfers would take place in June every year, with ministers executing the orders. Guidelines were issued across all departments to rotate officials stationed at the same position for over three years. However...

In a significant political statement, Bihar Minister and HAM (Hindustani Awam Morcha) National President Santosh Kumar Suman has publicly advised his father and party patron, former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, to maintain “organizational discipline” while expressing views on party matters. Speaking to the media, Santosh Suman clarified that while Manjhi, as the party’s patron, naturally has opinions on the expansion and strategic decisions of the party, any issues should ideally be raised within party forums rather than through public statements or the edia. Political Statements Stir ControversyManjhi has recently attracted attention for openly commenting on issues such as the upcoming Rajya Sabha seat, matters concerning NDA alliance partners, and remarks about Upendra Kushwaha...

Patna, Bihar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ability to maintain a tight grip on power has often intrigued political observers. Analysts point out that his secret lies in a reliable and strategically managed bureaucracy, enabling him to control administrative affairs and monitor ministers effectively—a practice he has perfected since coming to power in 2010. Strategic Use of BureaucracyUnlike Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who rose to power in 2017, Nitish Kumar has been leveraging the bureaucracy to consolidate authority since his early years as a Union Minister. His strategy of nurturing administrative loyalty began with the induction of trusted officials, notably bringing in RCP Singh as a Special Secretary during his tenure as Railway Minister, later elevating hi...

Patna, Bihar: Bihar politics often reminds observers that negotiating with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is never straightforward. Recently, the BJP celebrated securing the Home Ministry after 20 years of political effort. Yet, Samrat Chaudhary, despite taking charge, could not fully assert his authority. Here’s why. The Missing Key – General Administration DepartmentWhile the BJP managed to secure the Home Ministry, the General Administration (GA) Department remained under the direct control of Nitish Kumar. Had GA been given to the BJP as well, Samrat Chaudhary would have gained unprecedented influence, able to independently oversee decisions made by the Home Ministry without interference. Without GA, however, every significant move by the Home Ministry ultimately requires the Chief Min...