<p>Indian actor Nitish Bharadwaj, who is best known for playing the role of Lord Krishna in the hit TV show <em>Mahabharata,</em> has filed a police complaint against his estranged wife, Smita Bharadwaj. In the report filed, the actor has claimed that Smita, who is an IAS, has been harassing him mentally and is not allowing him to meet his daughters.&nbsp;<br />
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As per Free Press Journal, Nitish has approached the police commissioner of Bhopal, Harinarayanachari Mishra. In the written complaint against his estranged wife, he has accused her of&nbsp;harassing him mentally.</p>

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Confirming the news, the Bhopal Police Commissioner&nbsp;said as per India Today, "We have received a complaint from Nitish Bharadwaj. We are investigating the matter and trying to find out the facts.''</p>

<p>His&nbsp;IAS wife Smita&nbsp;is&nbsp;currently posted in Bhopal.</p>

<p>In the complaint filed, he has also accused his wife of&nbsp;child abduction. As per several reports, Bharadwaj's wife has changed the girls' school without informing him, and he has no whereabouts of them.&nbsp;<br />
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Nitish and his wife Smita filed for divorce in 2019 after 12 years of marriage. They got married in 2009 and are parents to twin daughters,&nbsp;Devyani and Shivranjani.</p>

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Talking about their divorce, he told The Times of India, “All I can say is that sometimes divorce can be more painful than death as you live with an amputated core.”<br />
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“It’s the children who suffer the most when a family breaks down. So, the onus is on the parents to ensure that there’s minimum collateral damage that their children have to go through,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian actor Nitish Bharadwaj, who is best known for playing the role of Lord Krishna in the hit TV show Mahabharata, has filed a police complaint against his estranged wife, Smita Bharadwaj.

Indian actor Nitish Bharadwaj, who is best known for playing the role of Lord Krishna in the hit TV show Mahabharata, has filed a police complaint against his estranged wife, Smita Bharadwaj. In the report filed, the actor has claimed that Smita, who is an IAS, has been harassing him mentally and is not allowing him to meet his daughters. As per Free Press Journal, Nitish has approached the police commissioner of Bhopal, Harinarayanachari Mishra. In the written complaint against his estranged wife, he has accused her of harassing him mentally. Madame Web reviews: Critics call Dakota Johnson-starrer 'worst of the genre' Confirming the news, the Bhopal Police Commissioner said as per India Today, "We have received a complaint from Nitish Bharadwaj. We are investigating the matter and trying to find out the facts.'' His IAS wife Smita is currently posted in Bhopal. In the complaint filed, he has also accused his wife of child abduction. As per several reports, Bharadwaj's wife has changed the girls' school without informing him, and he has no whereabouts of them. Nitish and his wife Smita filed for divorce in 2019 after 12 years of marriage. They got married in 2009 and are parents to twin daughters, Devyani and Shivranjani. Madame Web reviews: Critics call Dakota Johnson-starrer 'worst of the genre' Talking about their divorce, he told The Times of India, “All I can say is that sometimes divorce can be more painful than death as you live with an amputated core.” “It’s the children who suffer the most when a family breaks down. So, the onus is on the parents to ensure that there’s minimum collateral damage that their children have to go through,” he added.

Actor Nitish Bharadwaj files complaint against estranged wife, accuses her of mental harassment

<p>Chief Minister of the Indian state of Bihar, Nitish Kumar stepped down from the top post and severed ties with the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) on Sunday (Jan 28). Subsequently, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Vinod Tawde said a BJP-NDA government would be formed in the state in alliance with the Janata Dal (United).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>BJP’s Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha to be deputy CMs?</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier on Sunday, Kumar held a meeting of JD(U) leaders at his official residence in state capital Patna and announced that he had asked the governor to dissolve the government in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Bihar: Opposition I.N.D.I.A alliance falls apart as Nitish Kumar switches over</strong></p>

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<p>Kumar also said he would form government with the BJP at 5:00 pm (local time). Meanwhile, during the legislative party meeting, JD-U MLAs unanimously passed the proposal to form the&nbsp;government in alliance with BJP, and other NDA allies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BJP’s Samrat Chaudhary has been elected as the leader of the legislative party, while&nbsp;Vijay Sinha, who was&nbsp;Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly,&nbsp;has been elected as the deputy leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha have been elected as leader and deputy leader of the legislative party, respectively. Most certainly, they will be our deputy CMs,” BJP leader and former Bihar Deputy CM, Tarkishore Prasad told reporters, as quoted by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later, Bihar BJP spokesperson Sumit Shashank said, “Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha to be the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as several media reports citing officials said Choudhary and Sinha will be named as deputy CMs while Kumar will again be the chief minister.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Setback for opposition’s INDIA alliance</strong></h2>

<p>Kumar’s resignation is being seen as a major setback for the opposition&nbsp;INDIA alliance that wanted to put up a strong fight against the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the upcoming general elections.</p>

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<p>The resignation also comes after several media reports said Kumar was miffed with the opposition INDIA bloc, especially the Congress Party for being indecisive in the seat-sharing arrangement in other states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nitish's decision to dump the Grand Alliance came days after he was named the Janata Dal (United) national president after MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh quit the post, ending days of speculation amid reports of a rift and the latter's alleged growing inclination towards RJD.</p>

<p>Bihar’s political shake-up also comes days after Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), a key player in the national alliance against the BJP, declared its intent to go solo in the Indian state of West Bengal and fight on all the 42 Lok Sabha seats alone in the 2024 elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, the Aam Aadmi Party has announced that it plans to contest Punjab and Haryana elections alone, without any seat sharing with other opposition parties.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chief Minister of the Indian state of Bihar, Nitish Kumar stepped down from the top post and severed ties with the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) on Sunday (Jan 28).

Chief Minister of the Indian state of Bihar, Nitish Kumar stepped down from the top post and severed ties with the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) on Sunday (Jan 28). Subsequently, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Vinod Tawde said a BJP-NDA government would be formed in the state in alliance with the Janata Dal (United). BJP’s Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha to be deputy CMs? Earlier on Sunday, Kumar held a meeting of JD(U) leaders at his official residence in state capital Patna and announced that he had asked the governor to dissolve the government in the state. WATCH | Bihar: Opposition I.N.D.I.A alliance falls apart as Nitish Kumar switches over Kumar also said he would form government with the BJP at 5:00 pm (local time). Meanwhile, during the legislative party meeting, JD-U MLAs unanimously passed the proposal to form the government in alliance with BJP, and other NDA allies. BJP’s Samrat Chaudhary has been elected as the leader of the legislative party, while Vijay Sinha, who was Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly, has been elected as the deputy leader. “Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha have been elected as leader and deputy leader of the legislative party, respectively. Most certainly, they will be our deputy CMs,” BJP leader and former Bihar Deputy CM, Tarkishore Prasad told reporters, as quoted by PTI. ALSO READ | JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar quits Grand Alliance in Bihar, will form new state govt with BJP Later, Bihar BJP spokesperson Sumit Shashank said, “Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha to be the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar.” This comes as several media reports citing officials said Choudhary and Sinha will be named as deputy CMs while Kumar will again be the chief minister. Setback for opposition’s INDIA alliance Kumar’s resignation is being seen as a major setback for the opposition INDIA alliance that wanted to put up a strong fight against the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the upcoming general elections. ALSO READ | Trouble in INDIA paradise? Bihar CM Nitish Kumar may return to BJP-led NDA fold: Reports The resignation also comes after several media reports said Kumar was miffed with the opposition INDIA bloc, especially the Congress Party for being indecisive in the seat-sharing arrangement in other states. Nitish's decision to dump the Grand Alliance came days after he was named the Janata Dal (United) national president after MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh quit the post, ending days of speculation amid reports of a rift and the latter's alleged growing inclination towards RJD. Bihar’s political shake-up also comes days after Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), a key player in the national alliance against the BJP, declared its intent to go solo in the Indian state of West Bengal and fight on all the 42 Lok Sabha seats alone in the 2024 elections. Similarly, the Aam Aadmi Party has announced that it plans to contest Punjab and Haryana elections alone, without any seat sharing with other opposition parties. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Nitish Kumar to form government in Bihar with BJP support after dumping Grand Alliance

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<p>Political leaders in India on Sunday (Jan 28) reacted to Janata Dal (United) President Nitish Kumar exiting the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar and rejoining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Kumar, the president of the JD(U), was appointed as the acting chief minister by the governor after tendering his resignation.</p>

<p>Citing sources from Bihar BJP, news agency ANI reported that CM Kumar and two deputy CMs from the BJP are likely to take oath later on Sunday. These developments come just months before the Lok Sabha election in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Grand Alliance in Bihar consists of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Congress, and other Left Parties. This is Kumar's fifth switch to a political alliance in a decade. During his tenure as CM, Kumar has several times switched between political alliances.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Politicians react</strong></h2>

<p>Reacting to Kumar's decision to dump the Grand Alliance, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said he knew this would happen.</p>

<p>"Earlier, he and we were fighting together. When I talked to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, they also said that Nitish is going. If he (Nitish) wanted to stay, he would have stayed but he wants to go. That's why we already knew this, but to keep the INDIA bloc intact, if we say something wrong, the wrong message will be sent," Kharge said.</p>

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<p>RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari speaking to ANI said, "What was left with him? The public is the master. It watches everything and it will demand an account for everything...".</p>

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<p>"If the main man (Nitish Kumar) behind this alliance says so, then there was no future (for INDIA alliance). There is no vacancy for the Prime Ministerial post. BJP will have a historic win in Lok Sabha polls and in Bihar we will win the whole 40 seats," former Union minister and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad told the news agency.</p>

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<p>Hitting out at the Congress, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi said that the grand old party wanted to steal the leadership of the INDIA alliance. "Congress kept dragging the seat sharing, we kept saying that seat sharing needs to happen immediately...INDIA lacked plans to fight against BJP," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>‘I was hurt, left INDIA bloc’</strong></h2>

<p>After submitting his resignation, Nitish Kumar said he was hurt and hence left the INDIA bloc.</p>

<p>"The situation came to this pass as the state of affairs within the ruling alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in Bihar was not good. I sought the advice and opinions of everyone before coming to this decision. I took all opinions and suggestions to hear," Kumar told reporters</p>

<p>Hitting out at the RJD, his earlier alliance,&nbsp;whose leader Tejashwi Yadav was the deputy CM, Kumar said, "The alliance was sailing through choppy waters. Though we came together on the basis of a common minimum programme and promises to people, we failed to live up to the expectations and discharge our salient duties. Eventually, we fell out and even stopped being on speaking terms."</p>

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Political leaders in India on Sunday (Jan 28) reacted to Janata Dal (United) President Nitish Kumar exiting the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar and rejoining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Political leaders in India on Sunday (Jan 28) reacted to Janata Dal (United) President Nitish Kumar exiting the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar and rejoining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Kumar, the president of the JD(U), was appointed as the acting chief minister by the governor after tendering his resignation. Citing sources from Bihar BJP, news agency ANI reported that CM Kumar and two deputy CMs from the BJP are likely to take oath later on Sunday. These developments come just months before the Lok Sabha election in India. Click here to follow all updates on the political crisis in Bihar The Grand Alliance in Bihar consists of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Congress, and other Left Parties. This is Kumar's fifth switch to a political alliance in a decade. During his tenure as CM, Kumar has several times switched between political alliances. Politicians react Reacting to Kumar's decision to dump the Grand Alliance, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said he knew this would happen. "Earlier, he and we were fighting together. When I talked to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, they also said that Nitish is going. If he (Nitish) wanted to stay, he would have stayed but he wants to go. That's why we already knew this, but to keep the INDIA bloc intact, if we say something wrong, the wrong message will be sent," Kharge said. #WATCH | Jalpaiguri, West Bengal | Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, "It is not surprising that Nitish Kumar has resigned. He is a seasoned politician. He has been a Chief Minister for several years. But he keeps changing his political… pic.twitter.com/fRB0TTBLM8 — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2024 × "It is not surprising that Nitish Kumar has resigned. He is a seasoned politician. He has been a chief minister for several years. But he keeps changing his political colours. He gives a tough challenge to chameleons. People of Bihar will give a befitting reply to him and to those who are making him dance from Delhi," Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh said. RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari speaking to ANI said, "What was left with him? The public is the master. It watches everything and it will demand an account for everything...". #WATCH | On INDIA alliance and Bihar political situation, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, " If the main man (Nitish Kumar) behind this alliance says so, then there was no future (for INDIA alliance). There is no vacancy for the Prime Ministerial post. BJP will have a historic… pic.twitter.com/fdaCiw270B — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2024 × "If the main man (Nitish Kumar) behind this alliance says so, then there was no future (for INDIA alliance). There is no vacancy for the Prime Ministerial post. BJP will have a historic win in Lok Sabha polls and in Bihar we will win the whole 40 seats," former Union minister and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad told the news agency. Also read | BJP appoints state election in-charges for Lok Sabha polls Hitting out at the Congress, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi said that the grand old party wanted to steal the leadership of the INDIA alliance. "Congress kept dragging the seat sharing, we kept saying that seat sharing needs to happen immediately...INDIA lacked plans to fight against BJP," he said. ‘I was hurt, left INDIA bloc’ After submitting his resignation, Nitish Kumar said he was hurt and hence left the INDIA bloc. "The situation came to this pass as the state of affairs within the ruling alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in Bihar was not good. I sought the advice and opinions of everyone before coming to this decision. I took all opinions and suggestions to hear," Kumar told reporters Hitting out at the RJD, his earlier alliance, whose leader Tejashwi Yadav was the deputy CM, Kumar said, "The alliance was sailing through choppy waters. Though we came together on the basis of a common minimum programme and promises to people, we failed to live up to the expectations and discharge our salient duties. Eventually, we fell out and even stopped being on speaking terms." (With inputs from agencies)

‘He gives tough challenge to chameleons’: Cong, RJD react to Nitish dumping Grand Alliance in Bihar