Politics

"Huge political abducation": RJD after Nitish Kumar confirms Rajy

Hours after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar confirmed his Rajya Sabha nomination, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Mrityunjay Tiwari on Thursday claimed that the announcement came as a shock just months after the conclusion of the assembly elections and termed it a "huge political abdcation".

2026-03-05T06:28:29.750698+00:00 IST

“Leadership coup”: Jairam Ramesh on Nitish Kumar’s nomination for

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday alleged that a "leadership coup" has taken place in Bihar, "betraying" the mandate of the people, as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar confirmed that he will file a nomination for the Rajya Sabha election.

2026-03-05T06:23:20.175229+00:00 IST

"Centre should issue statement on West Asian conflict": Farooq

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah criticised the Centre, asking the government to issue a statement on the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-05T06:16:44.215125+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin to file Rajya Sabha nomination today

BJP Leader Syed Shahnawaz on Thursday said that the party leader Nitin Nabin will file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Bihar today, calling it a matter of pride for the state.

2026-03-05T06:12:18.561462+00:00 IST

"Talks on seat sharing now complete", says Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while speaking to reporters, said, "Last night, we completed our discussions with the Asom Gana Parishad, Bodoland People's Forum, and Rabha Hasong Joutha Sangram Committee."

2026-03-05T05:54:03.398083+00:00 IST

"I look forward to serving state with renewed zeal, energy": Cong

Singhvi has been re-nominated as the party's Rajya Sabha candidate from Telangana, along with Narender Reddy. Meanwhile, Anurag Sharma, Phulo Devi Netam, Karamvir Boudh and Christopher Tilak have been fielded from Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu, respectively.

2026-03-05T05:51:34.655527+00:00 IST

Assam MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha blames Congress’ “appeasemen

Suspended Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha on Thursday blamed the party's "appeasement politics" for his decision to switch sides and join Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assam polls.

2026-03-05T05:50:25.405407+00:00 IST

"I seek to become a member of the Rajya Sabha,": Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will be heading to the Rajya Sabha and will file his nomination in the current cycle of elections.

2026-03-05T05:43:46.054300+00:00 IST

Internal reservation decision after cabinet meeting: Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said that the state government will decide upon the distribution of internal reservation in a cabinet meeting on Thursday.

2026-03-05T05:31:14.566984+00:00 IST

Manoj Jha on speculations of Nitish Kumar filing RS nomination

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2026-03-05T05:19:14.458559+00:00 IST

JD(U) workers stop Hilsa MLA from entering Bihar CM residence

Janata Dal (United) workers on Thursday surrounded Hilsa MLA Krishna Murari Sharan's car and stopped them from entering the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as they opposed the latter's speculated move to the Rajya Sabha.

2026-03-05T05:14:17.912401+00:00 IST

Congress Fields Anurag Sharma as Rajya Sabha Candidate from HP

In a surprise move, the Congress on Thursday announced Kangra District Congress Committee president Anurag Sharma as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Himachal Pradesh.

2026-03-05T05:04:45.848840+00:00 IST

“Nitish Kumar's decision paramount": Bihar ministers

Bihar ministers reacted to reports of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar potentially moving to the Rajya Sabha, with Minister Ramkripal Yadav stating that it is an internal matter of the Janata Dal (United) and Nitish Kumar's decision is paramount, while terming the opposition as "troubled."

2026-03-05T04:36:37.836232+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Hanuman Temple in Patna ahead of fi

Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday offered prayers at the Hanuman Temple in Patna ahead of filing his nomination for Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-05T04:28:08.159000+00:00 IST

Assam: Three suspended Congress MLAs join BJP ahead of polls

Three suspended Assam Congress MLAs Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Basanta Das, and Sashi Kanta Das joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the State BJP headquarters in Guwahati on Saturday in the presence of state party president Dilip Saikia, ahead of the Assembly elections.

2026-03-05T04:21:15.259237+00:00 IST

Suspended Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha to join BJP

Suspended Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha said he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday at 8 AM, stating that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma decided the timing, keeping in mind the Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-05T03:52:53.476516+00:00 IST

Dilip Ghosh criticises CM Mamata's move to protest against SIR

West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's move to hold a protest over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll on March 6, saying "it is time for her to go" following the upcoming State Assembly elections.

2026-03-05T03:45:14.519021+00:00 IST

Congress announces six candidates for RS biennial polls

The list includes senior sitting Rajya Sabha MP and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Advisor to the Telangana Chief Minister Vem Narender Reddy, Phulo Devi Netam, Karamvir Singh Boudh, Anurag Sharma, and M Christopher Tilak.

2026-03-05T03:43:21.874850+00:00 IST

Cong names Abhishek Singhvi, Vem Narender Reddy for Telangana RS

Congress has nominated sitting Rajya Sabha MP and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Advisor to Telangana Chief Minister Vem Narender Reddy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-05T03:00:39.756479+00:00 IST

Phulodevi as Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Chhattisgarh

ongress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday extended his heartfelt best wishes to Phulodevi as the Congress party's top leadership decided to field her as the Rajya Sabha candidate from Chhattisgarh.

2026-03-05T02:48:37.339487+00:00 IST

Chirag Paswan affirms no leadership change in Bihar

"There's no discussion on changing the Chief Minister. Nitish Kumar will continue to lead Bihar, and our double-engine government is working well," Paswan said.

2026-03-05T01:58:27.961895+00:00 IST