Page 18 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
JDU MLAs to meet this weekend ahead of trust vote of Nitish Kumar govt
JD(U) legislators in Bihar will go into huddles this weekend ahead of the crucial trust vote to be sought by the Nitish Kumar government, party leaders said on Saturday
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No confidence against Speaker to be held before trust vote of Nitish govt
As per the agenda, released unusually before time, the Governor's speech will be preceded by a preliminary address, to the assembly, by the Speaker
 "No confidence against Speaker to be held before trust vote of Nitish govt")
BJP demands inquiry into alcohol consumption allegations against Tejashwi
The prohibition law was enforced in Bihar in April 2016, banning the manufacture, sale and consumption of liquor
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EC issues notifications for polls to six Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar
The nomination process for biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha went underway in Bihar on Thursday with the Election Commission's notification for six seats, terms of which would end early next month
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Highlights of the day: Bengal transferring money to 2.1 mn MGNREGA workers
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Bihar's NDA govt will win trust vote, says JD(U) leader Vijay Chaudhary
Chaudhary has been a member of the Bihar Assembly since 1982, and is currently holding portfolios of six departments, including parliamentary affairs
 "Bihar's NDA govt will win trust vote, says JD(U) leader Vijay Chaudhary")
Latest LIVE: Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code draft
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Cong reviews Bihar's political situation after Nitish's exit from alliance
During the meeting, the leaders reviewed the latest political developments in Bihar and discussed the future course of action with Kumar no longer part of the opposition INDIA bloc
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Rahul Gandhi's claims about Bihar caste survey nonsensical: CM Nitish
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said Rahul Gandhi's claim that the caste survey in the state was held under the Congress' pressure was nonsensical'
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In first reaction to Nitish's move, Rahul Gandhi recalls a joke on Bihar CM
Rahul Gandhi's reaction followed two days after Nitish Kumar severed ties with the INDIA bloc on Sunday, a major setback for the opposition's INDIA bloc of 28-non BJP parties
 "In first reaction to Nitish's move, Rahul Gandhi recalls a joke on Bihar CM")
Highlights of the day: 2 killed in clash between ethnic groups in Manipur
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Lok Sabha polls: Rahul to address rally in Bihar on 2nd day of Nyay Yatra
According to Congress legislature party leader in Bihar, the rally will also be addressed by AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge
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Nitish's U-turn
INDIA's future looks bleak
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BJP-led NDA could gain in Rajya Sabha polls to 56 seats on February 27
The strength of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) that it leads, currently at 114, is also set to improve with the return of the Janata Dal (United) to its fold
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Newly formed Nitish Kumar-led govt holds its first cabinet meeting in Patna
The newly formed Nitish Kumar-led goverment in Bihar held its first cabinet meeting in Patna on Monday
Opportunism for power at its peak: Digvijaya on Nitish's return to NDA
Kumar's latest crossover, his fifth in a little over a decade, capped days of high political drama and blame game. It is also seen as a big setback for the opposition unity
 "Opportunism for power at its peak: Digvijaya on Nitish's return to NDA")
Nitish's decision to join NDA correct, taken for Bihar's development: Min
"He has joined the NDA to work under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We all welcome him," the RPI (A) chief said
 "Nitish's decision to join NDA correct, taken for Bihar's development: Min")
Poster war in Patna on Nitish's move; Rahul Gandhi's yatra enters Bihar
Several members of the INDIA bloc continued their attack on Nitish for joining the BJP-led NDA. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Bihar on Monday
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Neither any policy nor any intention: Ravi Shankar Prasad on INDIA bloc
Of the eight ministers who were sworn in along with Kumar were three each from the BJP and the JD-U, one from HAM and one independent
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Speed dating by Nitish and why the BJP embraced him
It is quite likely that Kumar expects to benefit as member of the NDA from the religious fervour built by the inauguration of the Ram temple, Centre's welfare schemes and PM's larger-than-life persona
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