The BJP leader had started sporting a turban after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar jumped ship to the Mahagathbandhan in 2022 after ditching the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Choudhary had vowed that he would take off his turban only after "dethroning" Nitish Kumar.
Recalling his old vow, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday said that it is time for him to remove his turban and keep it at the feet of Lord Ram.
After seven people lost their lives due to lightning in six districts in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences and announced financial aid of Rs 4 lakh each to the dependents of the deceased.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday said that BJP is the biggest party in the NDA, adding that the demand of Bihar's long-standing demand for special status will be put before Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan visited the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar on Saturday, and took an interest in the historical and iconographical importance of the Buddhist monuments built in the premises of the temple.
"It is a matter of concern that bridges are collapsing (in Bihar). It looks as if poor-quality material might have been used. But why were the bridges not collapsing before 15 days or a month ago? Why are they collapsing now? Is there a conspiracy behind it?" Manjhi said while addressing the
Soon after the National Executive meeting of the Janata Dal-United (JDU) passed a resolution demanding a special status for Bihar, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh posed a question at Chief Minister and JD(U) Chief Nitish Kumar, asking if the latter would have the same "courage" to pass the
Advocating special status for Bihar, Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader Ashok Chaudhary affirmed on Saturday that the party leaders, including Nitish Kumar, Sanjay Jha and Lallan Singh, along with others, would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and put forth their demand.