Janata Dal United

I am real JD-U, will prove it: Sharad Yadav

Sharad Yadav accused that Nitish Kumar-led JD-U faction of indulging in anti-party activities by breaking from the Mahagathbandhan. 

Sep 13, 2017, 15:27 PM IST

After EC jolt on party symbol issue, Sharad Yadav attacks BJP-JD(U) alliance in Bihar

A day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) disposed off senior Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav's application staking claim over party symbol, the rebel party leader said ''it is a struggle and fight'' which he would win.

Sep 13, 2017, 12:56 PM IST

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Nitish Kumar of conspiring against him; JD(U) calls ex-Bihar DY CM '5 star leader'

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav, who is on his visit to flood-affected districts to take stock of the relief measures taken by the state government, on Tuesday accused the Nitish Kumar leadership of hatching a conspiracy against him. 

Sep 05, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

RJD suffers another blow, spox Pragati Mehta joins JD(U)

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday suffered yet another blow when party spokesperson Pragati Mehta joined its rival faction in the state assembly - the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)).

Aug 16, 2017, 14:34 PM IST

JD(U) sacks Gujarat party secretary Arun Srivastava over anti-party activities

In a significant development, the Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday sacked Gujarat General Secretary Arun Srivastava for alleged anti-party activities. 

Aug 08, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Tejashwi Yadav hits back at Nitish Kumar, says Bihar CM's arrogance will destroy him soon

Former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday hit back at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying that the Janata Dal United leader's arrogance will destroy the present government in the state very soon.

Aug 02, 2017, 18:37 PM IST

Disappointed with Nitish Kumar's decision to split 'Grand Alliance', Sharad Yadav may float a new party soon

 Janata Dal United leader Sharad Yadav, who has openly expressed his displeasure over Nitish Kumar's decision to dump the Grand Alliance in Bihar and re-join BJP, may float aa new political outfit soon.

Aug 02, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

SC admits plea seeking cancellation of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Legislative Council membership

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it would look into a petition seeking cancellation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's membership of the state Legislative Council for allegedly concealing a pending criminal case against him while filing his poll affidavit.

Aug 01, 2017, 20:20 PM IST

Lalu Yadav slams Nitish for dumping 'Grand Alliance', calls him power-hungry 'palturam'

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday attacked his former ally and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, he alleged, had switched his allegiance for the sake of power.

Aug 01, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Will Nitish Kumar's 'ghar wapsi' in NDA help BJP in Rajya Sabha? Here are the numbers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's dramatic 'ghar wapsi' in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to change the number game in Rajya Sabha where the ruling BJP is short of numbers.

Jul 28, 2017, 11:18 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi, says 'looking forward to working with them for Bihar's prosperity'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Nitish Kumar minutes after the latter was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar amid fast paced political developments in the state.

Jul 27, 2017, 11:16 AM IST

Bihar Assembly Session begins Friday; will Tejashwi Yadav resign as Deputy CM?

The ongoing political crisis threatening Bihar's 'Grand Alliance' is likely to see new twists and turns when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returns to the state capital after attending the swearing in ceremony of President Ram Nath Kovind.

Jul 25, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Trouble in Bihar's 'Mahagathbandhan': Nitish Kumar to seek fresh mandate if Tejashwi Yadav fails to come clean?

In yet another indication of widening cracks in Bihar's 'Mahagathbandhan' or 'grand alliance', Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is ready to seek a fresh mandate if his deputy Tejashwi Yadav fails to come clean on corruption allegations levelled against him.

Jul 17, 2017, 10:05 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi gets Nitish Kumar's nod over support to opposition vice-presidential candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has now reached out to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar seeking his support to Gopalkrishna Gandhi, who was picked by the non-NDA parties as their vice-presidential candidate yesterday.

Jul 12, 2017, 09:37 AM IST

Key Opposition meet today to evolve strategy for vice presidential polls, Janata Dal United not to attend

The Opposition parties will meet on Tuesday in the national capital to evolve a strategy for the upcoming Vice Presidential election.

Jul 11, 2017, 09:26 AM IST

Bihar grand alliance will be there till 2025: JD(U)

Ram Nath Kovind had filed his nomination on June 23.The election for the next President of India is slated to be held on July 17 as President Pranab Mukherjee will demit the office on July 24. 

Jun 28, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

Presidential election: JD(U) supports NDA pick Ram Nath Kovind

Janata Dal (United) has given its support to Ram Nath Kovinds nomination for Presidential elections. The JDU has decided to skip the opposition meeting in New Delhi.

Jun 22, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Cracks in Opposition as support grows for BJP's presidential pick Ram Nath Kovind; all eyes on 17-party meet on Thursday

Unfazed by Janata Dal-United's decision to back NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, major opposition parties will meet on Thursday amid indications that former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar could be their nominee for the country's highest constitutional post.

Jun 21, 2017, 23:45 PM IST

Opposition in quandary as JD(U) confirms support to NDA's Ram Nath Kovind; RJD to clear stand tomorrow

In a major blow to the Congress-led Opposition, Bihar's ruling Janata Dal United on Wednesday decided to back the NDA candidate, Ram Nath Kovind, in the upcoming presidential election.

Jun 21, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind, NDA's presidential nominee, meets PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah; seeks support of all parties

Ram Nath Kovind, the NDA's presidential candidate, on Monday expressed the hope that all political parties will back his nomination in the July 17 election.

Jun 19, 2017, 20:15 PM IST