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.
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.
Earlier today, the decision to appoint Jha as the working president of the JD(U) was taken in the National Executive meeting of the party chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. However, CM Kumar will continue to serve as the national president of the JD(U).
Ahead of the National Executive meeting of the Janata Dal (United) held on Saturday, party leaders attended a meeting at the residence of Bihar CM and JD (U) president Nitish Kumar in Delhi earlier today.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar left for Delhi from Patna earlier today. The JD(U) working committee meet will be held in Delhi on June 29, which will be attended by the Chief Minister.
In the run-up to the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, former Union Minister and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Choubey expressed his desire for the NDA to form a government with full majority in the state.