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Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar recently expanded his Cabinet

JD(U) doubles down on pitch for Nitish Kumar as CM face as BJP sends mixed signals

March 03, 2025 2:32 am

Despite Bihar BJP chief’s bid to clarify his remark that NDA’s CM face would be decided “after the polls”, JD(U) camp insists that BJP central leadership declare Nitish as CM candidate

Why Nitish Cabinet expansion has sparked JD(U) fears of BJP play for ‘supremacy’

March 02, 2025 10:27 am

Amid its disquiet over BJP’s bid to pick ministers from castes that are part of Nitish’s support base, a JD(U) section fears that BJP could “sideline” the party by keeping another ally Chirag-led LJP(RV)

one nation one election, joint parliamentary meeting

NDA’s JD(U), Opposition raise questions on simultaneous polls as House panel meets

January 09, 2025 10:53 pm

While Opposition members raised issues of constitutionality and federalism, BJP allies like JD (U) asked how the Bill would cut poll expenses

With decks cleared for Nitish leadership for 2025 polls, an NDA refrain: 'Bihar is not Maharashtra'

December 23, 2024 6:04 am

Despite having deserted both NDA and Mahagathbandhan coalitions repeatedly, Nitish has managed to remain “indispensable” for both the camps since he first became the CM in 2000.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chairing the NDA meet on October 28. (Photo: JD(U)/ X)

At first NDA meeting under him as CM, Nitish Kumar accepted as face of coalition; stress on ‘communal harmony’

October 30, 2024 5:32 am

Meeting planned for coordination ahead of coming bypolls, Assembly elections next year

Nitish Kumar settled in NDA, former aide R C P Singh feels the cold, explores separate party

October 22, 2024 8:04 am

JD(U) chief's former second-in-command has been on the margins since the Bihar CM’s return to the NDA fold earlier this year.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh. (Photo: Giriraj Singh/ X)

Why Union minister Giriraj Singh’s proposed yatra has made ally JD(U) ‘uncomfortable’

October 15, 2024 3:11 pm

Nitish Kumar’s party reiterates that its govt stands for communal harmony as the yet-to-be announced Hindu Swabhiman Yatra is likely to traverse through areas of Seemanchal, which have a significant Muslim population

How KC Tyagi’s frank takes on 'sensitive issues' put JD(U) in a tough spot in NDA, cost him spokesperson post

September 02, 2024 6:18 am

JD(U) insiders say BJP did not pressure party to remove Tyagi, “decision taken suo motu by Nitish Kumar”.

‘India cannot be complicit in genocide by Israel’: JD(U) leader joins Opposition in asking Centre to halt arms supply

August 26, 2024 7:54 am

A group of senior leaders, including MPs, issue a joint statement after meeting with Palestinian leader: “Brutal assault not only an affront to humanity but also gross violation of international law”.

Lalan Singh faces JD(U) heat for ‘creating confusion’ over Waqf Bill as Nitish aide flags Muslim concerns

August 11, 2024 10:26 pm

After JD(U)’s Union minister pitched for Waqf Amendment Bill, Bihar minister Vijay Choudhary said Muslim apprehensions “must be addressed before it is finalised”, following which party’s Muslim faces openly criticised the Bill.

JD (U) VIDEOS

Must combat discrimination against women: Sharad Yadav on Shani temple

January 26, 2016 2:49 pm

New Delhi, Jan 26 (ANI): Janata Dal United leader Sharad Yadav on Tuesday came in support of the women activists protesting against the entry ban in Shani Shingnapur temple, saying that women who belong to weaker sections have been facing discrimination for thousands of years. Yadav added that the Central Government should take initiative to remove such discrimination against women. He further stated that people who are preventing these women from entering the temple should be put behind the bars.

Train molestation case: JD-U MLA Sarfaraz Alam arrested by Railway Police

January 24, 2016 5:19 pm

Patna, Jan 24 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) MLA Sarfaraz Alam, accused of abusing a couple on a train, was today arrested by the Railway Police. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on January 17 when Alam allegedly misbehaved with the couple on board the train. An FIR was registered against him with GRP Patna the next day. The MLA was allegedly travelling without ticket and was drunk. A footage of the purported incident was also aired by the media. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Alam after reaching Railway Police Station, maintained his stand and said that allegations against him are baseless.

Primary evidence shows Sarfaraz Alam is at fault: JD (U) leader

January 23, 2016 3:22 pm

Patna, Jan 23 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) leader Vashishtha Narayan Singh on Saturday said on the basis of primary evidence, they believe the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MLA Sarfaraz Alam is wrong, so the party suspended him. He added that a thorough investigation is on in connection to the Alam’s suspension. He added that if he will be found guilty, probe would be initiated against him. He also added that the party earlier also took action against those who behaved in a wrong way.

Gulam Rasool should comment responsibly: JD(U)

January 12, 2016 12:02 pm

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Janta Dal United (JDU) leader Sharad Yadav on Tuesday disapproved of the claim of media being corrupt by his another party leader Gulam Rasool Balyawi, saying the way he reacted is immoral and unacceptable. Yadav also stated that his party will talk to Gulam Rasool on this matter and thought he should have commented responsibly.

Aamir's ouster from 'Incredible India' is 'cultural intolerance': JD (U)

January 08, 2016 6:26 am

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): With Amitabh Bachchan set to replace Aamir Khan as the brand ambassador of Incredible India campaign run by the Tourism Ministry, Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi on Friday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government for removing Khan and dubbed the move as 'culturally intolerant'. Tyagi said that Amitabh Bachhan is a great actor and he doesn’t have any objection on this name (for Incredible India campaign). He added that Aamir Khan was doing his job properly but the current government could not accept his comments.