Mahagathbandhan (Bihar)
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Mahagathbandhan, also known as Grand Alliance, is a coalition of political parties in the Eastern state of Bihar in India, formed ahead of the 2015 Vidhan Sabha elections in Bihar. The alliance consists of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Indian National Congress (INC) and Left parties including Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation-CPIML (Liberation) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM), with Tejashwi Yadav as the chairperson.
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‘Committed to empowerment’: Congress promises Rs 2,500 monthly aid to ‘eligible’ women in Bihar if Mahagathbandhan comes to powerAlka Lamba, All India Mahila Congress chief, pledged Rs 2,500 monthly for deprived women in Bihar if the Mahagathbandhan wins, backing Tejashwi Yadav's 'Mai Behan Maan' scheme. Lamba criticized the NDA..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tej Pratap's 'political' offer for opponent Nitish Kumar's sonAs Bihar assembly elections approach, Tej Pratap Yadav invites Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, to join RJD, amidst speculation about Nishant's political debut. JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar faces..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Just the start ...': Tejashwi backs Rahul's claims over BJP's Lok Sabha tallyDuring his US visit, Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP, arguing that a level playing field would reduce their electoral success. Tejashwi Yadav supported this view, citing misuse of central agencies..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Exit Poll Live: BJP or INDIA Alliance, who will sweep UP?In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-led NDA won 64 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan alliance of BSP, SP, and RLD won 15 seats. The INC-led UPA managed to secure only one seat.DNA - Published | |
Madhubani Bihar Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, scheduleMadhubani, one of Bihar's 40 parliamentary constituencies, is set for Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission of India announced voting dates for Bihar. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ashok..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Total seats, schedule, candidates list, date of voting, result, main partiesBihar, with 40 constituencies, holds a key role in Indian politics. The general elections are set to take place in seven phases starting April 19, with results on June 4. NDA and Mahagathbandhan..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Request Lalu to leave Purnia for Congress': Pappu Yadav insists on Purnia seat raising questions on Bihar alliancePappu Yadav merges JAP with Congress, vying for Purnia seat in Lok Sabha elections, intensifying Grand Alliance tension. RJD leads Mahagathbandhan in Bihar with 26 seats. Nomination filing delayed to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tejashwi Yadav targets Nitish Kumar, calls him 'Dashrath', 'Chacha' in Bihar AssemblyTejashwi Yadav, publicly voiced his dissatisfaction with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to leave the 'Mahagathbandhan' and rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the..DNA - Published | |
Don't know what forced ‘father figure' Nitish to dump Mahagathbandhan: TejashwiIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Rahul Gandhi's claim nonsensical': Nitish Kumar responds to Congress leader's remarks on caste survey in BiharOn Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi had claimed that Nitish Kumar was feeling trapped after getting a caste survey conducted under pressure from the Mahagathbandhan partners and the BJP “provided him with a way..IndiaTimes - Published | |
' A little pressure and he takes U-turn, we don't need him': Rahul Gandhi takes dig at Nitish KumarRahul Gandhi in his first remarks on Nitish Kumar's exit from Mahagathbandhan said “The ‘Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) will fight for social justice in Bihar; we don't require Nitish Kumar for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Ideology of hatred and violence took away our beloved Bapu': Rahul Gandhi takes fresh swipe at BJP as Yatra reaches BiharRahul Gandhi urges citizens to protect the 'flame of truth' from 'hatred' on the 76th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's martyrdom. His 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' enters Bihar after Nitish Kumar's exit from the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tejashwi slams 'visionless, tired' CM, says game has just begunDumped after less than 18 months in office, Bihar's former deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav described thrice-reincarnated chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday as a "visionless and tired" leader who..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh conveyed his best wishes to Nitish Kumar and his new cabinetRajnath Singh congratulates Nitish Kumar on becoming Bihar's chief minister for the 9th time and wishes him success in development and public welfare. Prime Minister Modi assures support for Bihar's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet Sumit Singh, Independent MLA, who took oath as minister in Nitish Kumar's new govtSumit Singh was a minister in the NDA-JD(U) cabinet before 2022 and remained in the cabinet after 2022 when Nitish Kumar left BJP-led NDA and joined the Mahagathbandhan.DNA - Published | Congress leader Shashi Tharoor takes swipe at Nitish Kumar with 'word of the day'Senior Congress figure Shashi Tharoor sarcastically commented on JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar's recent political decision to exit the Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar in his 'word of the day.' Tharoor..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Political opportunism': BJP's Dilip Ghosh on Nitish Kumar's volte-faceBJP MP Dilip Ghosh criticizes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's political opportunism and multiple oaths during his term, as Kumar joins hands with BJP to form a new government, ending the Mahagathbandhan..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Knew it would happen': Mallikarjun Kharge on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's exit from Mahagathbandhan"There are many people in the country like 'Aaya Ram-Gaya Ram'," Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said.DNA - Published |
'Thank you Tejashwi': RJD puts out ads in Bihar newspapersRJD issued full-page advertisements on Sunday thanking its 34-year-old leader Tejashwi Yadav for his contributions as Bihar's deputy chief minister. The ads read- "Dhanyawad (thank you) Tejashwi"..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Aaya Ram-Gaya Ram': Kharge after Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CMCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge says he was aware about the resignation of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. On Sunday, Nitish Kumar resigned as CM of Bihar and ended the Mahagathbandhan stating..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar to address JD(U) MLAs, may resign afterAmid ongoing political turmoil, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar will address JD(U) MLAs on Sunday. As per resources, Kumar is likely to resign after addressing the meeting at his official residence..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet Governor todayBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is all set to meet the Governor today, amid ongoing political trumoil. As per sources, on Sunday, Bihar CM reportedly sought time to meet the Governor and after which..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
'Votes against BJP must not get split': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges INDIA bloc leaders amid turmoilThe reports of CM Nitish Kumar severing his ties with the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and reuniting with the BJP have triggered concerns about the stability of the 17-month-old, six-party Grand..DNA - Published | Would be great if Nitish Kumar is made INDIA bloc convenor: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi YadavThe young RJD leader, whose party is the largest constituent of the ruling Mahagathbandhan in Bihar.DNA - Published |
Union minister Giriraj Singh shared anxiety about his fate in BJP with me: Tejashwi YadavBihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav claimed that Union minister Giriraj Singh shared his anxieties about his fate in the BJP and the Narendra Modi government. Yadav dismissed Singh's claim that Lalu Prasad..IndiaTimes - Published | PIL challenges hike in Bihar quotas, JD(U) suspects 'BJP hand'JD(U) president accuses BJP of being behind a Public Interest Litigation filed in Patna High Court against the recent quotas hike. BJP previously challenged quotas for extremely backward classes and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Government, opposition claim credit for surveyA discussion on caste survey report tabled in Bihar assembly on Tuesday turned into a sparring session between the Treasury and the opposition with both claiming credit for the exercise. Tabling the..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress busy with polls, INDIA not moving: Bihar CM Nitish KumarBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar criticized the Congress party for being solely focused on the upcoming assembly elections and not giving attention to the newly formed opposition bloc INDIA. Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish drops fresh hint of passing the mantle to TejashwiBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday dropped a fresh hint that he was looking forward to passing the mantle to his deputy Tejashwi Yadav. The JD(U) leader had last year said that the young RJD..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Rajasthan will also conduct caste census like Bihar': CM Ashok GehlotThe report of the caste-based survey conducted in Bihar was released on October 2 by the Nitish Kumar-led Mahagathbandhan government. The Congress is an ally of the government in Bihar.DNA - Published |
United opposition, including Congress, can restrict BJP to below 100 in 2024: Nitish KumarBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday asserted that the BJP will be restricted to under 100 seats if all the opposition parties, including the Congress, fight the 2024 Lok Sabha polls unitedly...IndiaTimes - Published | 'I have no desire at all': Nitish Kumar on his PM candidature from Grand AllianceBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that he has no desire to become Prime Minister.Kumar said that he keeps telling the members of his party not to raise slogans for him as he has no..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will Tejashwi Yadav act against Nitish Kumar-baiter RJD MLA Sudhakar Singh?The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) government of Bihar is facing rough weather following the belligerent posture adopted by ruling RJD MLA Sudhakar Singh against chief minister Nitish Kumar. Both..IndiaTimes - Published | |
