The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday announced the appointment of former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav as the party’s national working president, signalling a generational shift in leadership. The appointment was announced during the inaugural session of the RJD’s national executive meeting, where party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav handed over the appointment letter to son Tejashwi in the presence of Rabri Devi and senior leaders.&nbsp;“Dawn of a New Era! Shri Tejashwi Yadav Ji has been appointed as the National Executive President of Rashtriya Janata Dal,” the party posted on its official X handle.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">एक नए युग का शुभारंभ! श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavtejashwi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yadavtejashwi</a> जी बनाए गए राष्ट्रीय जनता दल के कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष! <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavtejashwi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yadavtejashwi</a> <a href="https://t.co/BLFvzXJsJh">pic.twitter.com/BLFvzXJsJh</a>&mdash; Rashtriya Janata Dal (@RJDforIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/RJDforIndia/status/2015334104364151121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-discombobulator-the-secret-weapon-trump-says-us-forces-used-during-venezuela-raid-1769274559032">What is ‘discombobulator’, the secret weapon Trump says US forces used during Venezuela raid</a>&nbsp;Tejashwi, the youngest son of the chief minister couple, has always been the de facto leader of the party after his father, despite having an elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, who was thrown out of the party last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;The post of a national working president in RJD was created for Tejashwi in the party’s organisational setup after poor performance in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The RJD, which led the Mahagathbandhan alliance along with the Congress, managed to win only 25 of the 143 seats it contested. Tejashwi won from the Raghopur seat.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Coronation of a prince-turned-puppet,’ says sister Rohini Acharya</h2>&nbsp;Tejashwi’s appointment assumes significance as it comes months after a public dispute with his sister, Rohini Acharya, who promptly termed the appointment as the “coronation of a prince-turned-puppet.”&nbsp;“At the pinnacle of politics, in a way, the grand finale of a man’s glorious innings, congratulations to the sycophants and the ‘infiltrator gang’ on the coronation of the prince who they turned into a puppet,” she said in a post on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">सियासत के शिखर - पुरुष की गौरवशाली पारी का एक तरह से पटाक्षेप , ठकुरसुहाती करने वालों और &quot; गिरोह - ए - घुसपैठ &quot; को उनके हाथों की &quot;कठपुतली बने शहजादा&quot; की ताजपोशी मुबारक ..&mdash; Rohini Acharya (@RohiniAcharya2) <a href="https://twitter.com/RohiniAcharya2/status/2015335330019480062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-carney-is-sorely-mistaken-trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariff-if-it-strikes-trade-deal-with-china-1769265986272">‘Carney is sorely mistaken’: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it strikes trade deal with China</a>&nbsp;Hours before the RJD’s national executive meeting in Patna on Sunday, Rohini alleged that the party’s control had slipped into the “hands of infiltrators and conspirators” whose sole aim, she claimed, was to destroy “Laluvad”.&nbsp;“Today, the real command of the party – known for fighting for the rights of the downtrodden – lies in the hands of infiltrators and conspirators sent by opponents. Their sole objective is to destroy ‘Laluvad’… such people seem to have succeeded to a great extent in their dirty motives,” she wrote.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">जो सही मायनों में लालूवादी होगा, जिस किसी ने भी लालू जी के द्वारा, हाशिए पर खड़ी आबादी - वंचितों के हितों के लिए मजबूती से लड़ने वाली, खड़ी की गयी पार्टी के लिए निःस्वार्थ भाव से संघर्ष किया होगा, जिस किसी को भी लालू जी के द्वारा सामाजिक - आर्थिक न्याय के लिए किए गए सतत संघर्ष…&mdash; Rohini Acharya (@RohiniAcharya2) <a href="https://twitter.com/RohiniAcharya2/status/2015247833868501048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-aide-scott-bessent-hints-at-us-removing-25-tariffs-on-india-over-russian-oil-purchase-1769253076610">Trump aide Scott Bessent hints at US removing 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase</a>&nbsp;“They misbehave with those who speak for ‘Laluism’ and the party’s interests. They indulge in rude behaviour with the people who think for the betterment of the party. If ‘he’ maintains silence, then the charge and accusation of complicity with the gang plotting against the party and ‘Laluvad’ stands automatically proven,” she claimed.&nbsp;After RJD lost in the Bihar assembly elections last year, Rohini announced that she was “quitting politics” and severed ties with the family.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-wooing-bangladesh-s-islamist-party-jamaat-e-islami-ahead-of-elections-report-1769196745350">US wooing Bangladesh’s Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of elections: Report</a>&nbsp;Lalu’s elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, was expelled from RJD for 6 years over his ‘irresponsible behaviour’, after which he formed his own party the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD).

Tejashwi Yadav, the youngest son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, has always been the de facto leader of the party after his father, despite having an elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, who was thrown out of the party last year.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday announced the appointment of former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav as the party’s national working president, signalling a generational shift in leadership. The appointment was announced during the inaugural session of the RJD’s national executive meeting, where party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav handed over the appointment letter to son Tejashwi in the presence of Rabri Devi and senior leaders. “Dawn of a New Era! Shri Tejashwi Yadav Ji has been appointed as the National Executive President of Rashtriya Janata Dal,” the party posted on its official X handle.

Tejashwi Yadav, the youngest son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, has always been the de facto leader of the party after his father, despite having an elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, who was thrown out of the party last year.

Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD’s national working president; sister Rohini Acharya criticises move

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (May 25) responded to the dramatic expulsion of his elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the party and the family.RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.The decision came just a day after Tej Pratap shared a photo on social media with a woman, describing her as his partner for nearly 12 years. The post was soon deleted, and Tej Pratap later claimed his Facebook account had been hacked and the photo wrongly edited.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rjd-supremo-lalu-yadav-expels-elder-son-tej-pratap-from-party-for-6-years-1748167830682">RJD supremo Lalu Yadav expels elder son Tej Pratap from party for 6 years</a><h2>Tejashwi says party discipline must be maintained</h2>Speaking to reporters about the controversy, Tejashwi Yadav said, “We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it's about my big brother, political life and personal life are different. He has the right to make his personal decisions. He is an adult and free to make decisions.”Tejashwi added that the RJD president had made his views very clear. “Our party's chief has made it clear, and ever since he has said so, it is his feelings. We didn't question such things... What he is doing in his personal life, nobody asks before doing anything. I have come to know about it via the media only.”<h2>Lalu Yadav says values must come first</h2>Lalu Prasad Yadav took to platform X (formerly Twitter) to explain why he made the decision to remove his elder son from the party and family.“Activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions,” he wrote.He continued, “Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice.”“Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who will have relations with him should make their own decisions. I have always been an advocate of public shame in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this idea in public life,” Prasad said.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (May 25) responded to the dramatic expulsion of his elder brother, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the party and the family. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values. The decision came just a day after Tej Pratap shared a photo on social media with a woman, describing her as his partner for nearly 12 years. The post was soon deleted, and Tej Pratap later claimed his Facebook account had been hacked and the photo wrongly edited. Also read: RJD supremo Lalu Yadav expels elder son Tej Pratap from party for 6 years Tejashwi says party discipline must be maintained Speaking to reporters about the controversy, Tejashwi Yadav said, “We cannot tolerate such things, we are working and are dedicated to the people of Bihar. If it's about my big brother, political life and personal life are different. He has the right to make his personal decisions. He is an adult and free to make decisions.” Tejashwi added that the RJD president had made his views very clear. “Our party's chief has made it clear, and ever since he has said so, it is his feelings. We didn't question such things... What he is doing in his personal life, nobody asks before doing anything. I have come to know about it via the media only.” Lalu Yadav says values must come first Lalu Prasad Yadav took to platform X (formerly Twitter) to explain why he made the decision to remove his elder son from the party and family. “Activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions,” he wrote. He continued, “Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice.” “Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of seeing the good and bad and merits and demerits of his personal life. All those who will have relations with him should make their own decisions. I have always been an advocate of public shame in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this idea in public life,” Prasad said.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took the step after accusing his son of behaving irresponsibly and said such conduct was not in line with the party's or family's values.

‘We cannot tolerate such things’: Tejashwi backs Lalu after brother Tej Pratap’s RJD expulsion

Bihar BJP Media in-charge Danish Iqbal on Monday (Oct 7) launched a scathing attack on former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav's 'upbringing and mentality', alleging that several items like furniture, light fixtures, and air conditioners were found missing from the bungalow after the RJD leader vacated it.

"The base of the bed is missing, the AC and lights have been removed, and the water outlets in the washroom have been taken out. Even the badminton court mat has been taken, and the fountain lights and sofas have been taken. It's clear that when Tejashwi Yadav vacated the house, he took everything with him. This speaks volumes about his mentality," Danish Iqbal said.

"I'm not just accusing him, but it is completely proven. The way Tejaswi Yadav vacated his official residence, shows his upbringing. The way he vacated the house, he has displayed how to loot government's property," he added.

Bihar Deputy CM, Samrat Chaudhary, was supposed to move into this bungalow during Navratri, but there were disputes around it beforehand.

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According to Danish Iqbal, the deputy chief minister's government mansion at 5 Desh Ratna Marg has CCTV cameras installed, however, the hard drive for the cameras is also&nbsp; missing.

Meanwhile, Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Monday granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Chief Minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav and his sons and party leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav in the land for job money laundering case.

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They have been granted bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs&nbsp;1 lakh ($1190) each and surety bond in the like amount. Lalu Yadav's daughter and party MP Misa Bharti also arrived in court with them. Special judge Vishal Gogne granted bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejaswi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and other accused persons. The next date of hearing is October 25.

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Bihar BJP Media in-charge Danish Iqbal on Monday (Oct 7) launched a scathing attack on former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav's 'upbringing and mentality', alleging that several items like furniture, light fixtures, and air conditioners were found missing from the bungalow after the RJD leader vacated it.

Bihar BJP Media in-charge Danish Iqbal on Monday (Oct 7) launched a scathing attack on former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav's 'upbringing and mentality', alleging that several items like furniture, light fixtures, and air conditioners were found missing from the bungalow after the RJD leader vacated it. "The base of the bed is missing, the AC and lights have been removed, and the water outlets in the washroom have been taken out. Even the badminton court mat has been taken, and the fountain lights and sofas have been taken. It's clear that when Tejashwi Yadav vacated the house, he took everything with him. This speaks volumes about his mentality," Danish Iqbal said. "I'm not just accusing him, but it is completely proven. The way Tejaswi Yadav vacated his official residence, shows his upbringing. The way he vacated the house, he has displayed how to loot government's property," he added. Bihar Deputy CM, Samrat Chaudhary, was supposed to move into this bungalow during Navratri, but there were disputes around it beforehand. Watch | Bihar Floods: Residents Wade Through Chest-High Floodwaters In Indian State × According to Danish Iqbal, the deputy chief minister's government mansion at 5 Desh Ratna Marg has CCTV cameras installed, however, the hard drive for the cameras is also missing. Meanwhile, Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Monday granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Chief Minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav and his sons and party leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav in the land for job money laundering case. Watch: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav sit next to each other on flight to Delhi They have been granted bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh ($1190) each and surety bond in the like amount. Lalu Yadav's daughter and party MP Misa Bharti also arrived in court with them. Special judge Vishal Gogne granted bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejaswi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and other accused persons. The next date of hearing is October 25. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

BJP accuses RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav of stealing sofa sets, ACs upon vacating official bungalow

On Friday (July 5), Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad claimed that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government would fall within a month. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was quick to dismiss RJD supremo's assertions as 'hallucinations'.

On Friday (July 5), Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad claimed that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government would fall within a month. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was quick to dismiss RJD supremo's assertions as 'hallucinations'. During a celebration commemorating his party's 28th founding anniversary, Prasad declared that the Modi government was ineffective and that it would topple as soon as August. “I appeal to all party workers to be ready, as elections can happen anytime. The Modi government is weak (kamzor). It can fall at any time. It can fall in August,” the RJD leader said. Union Minister Nityanand Rai reacted to Prasad's statements, stating, "Lalu Prasad Yadav is daydreaming. By making Narendra Modi the PM for the third time, people have shown that the country will move forward only under his leadership. Similarly, under PM Modi and Nitish Kumar's leadership, Bihar will continue to move forward." The Union Minister added, "Bihar will not accept the RJD and the INDI alliance that had destroyed the state." Also read: Modi celebrates ‘phenomenal progress’ as India’s defence output hits record ₹1.27 trillion Meanwhile, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary suggested that Lalu Prasad should take some rest. "He (Lalu Prasad Yadav) is a former Bihar CM, I would advise him to take some rest. The BJP alone has 240 seats (in Lok Sabha). He (Lalu), however, has won just four seats," Choudhary said. Despite setbacks, the RJD has expanded its seats and vote share in recent elections, Lalu Yadav said, urging party workers to become ready for any political developments. "For quite some time, we have been the single largest party in the Bihar assembly," Lalu Prasad Yadav said. Recalling his term and accomplishments, which included the 1990 arrest of Lal Krishna Advani, Prasad said, "Unlike many others, we have never compromised on ideology." (With inputs from agencies)

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav predicts Modi government’s fall by August; BJP calls it ‘daydreaming’

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, on Tuesday (Mar 5) defended his father RJD supremo Lalu Yadav’s dig at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not having a family and accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of distracting the public ahead of the upcoming general elections with “Modi ka Parivar (Modi’s family)” rhetoric.&nbsp;

<h2>Tejashwi defends Lalu’s remarks against PM</h2>

The former chief minister of the Indian state of Bihar, sarcastically said how he is glad that his father’s words have caused such a big impact, adding “But what about issues like poverty and unemployment that he had raised? He spoke of so many things.”

During a rally over the weekend, Lalu had said PM Modi “has no family and is neither a Hindu”. Since then several BJP leaders added ‘Modi ka Parivaar’ as a suffix on their social media account names to show solidarity with the Indian PM.&nbsp;

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“The PM claims that he treats the entire nation as his family. If that is so, why did his government try to crush, so brutally, the recent farmers’ protests in Delhi?” said Tejashwi, as quoted by news agency PTI.&nbsp;

Tejashwi also defended his father’s remarks about Modi not being “a true Hindu” saying that he did not shave his hair and beard after the death of his mother.&nbsp;

“We are a devout Hindu family with a temple at our home where 'aarti' is performed every morning and evening. I got my daughter undergo the mundan (tonsure) ceremony. Why the PM chose not to follow the well established tradition, is for him to answer,” said the RJD leader.&nbsp;

<h2>PM Modi reacts to Lalu’s remarks</h2>

“When I oppose familism and say that it is against democracy and not allowing new talent to emerge, they say ‘Modi has no family’. Do they have the license to steal?,” said the Indian PM as he inaugurated multiple development projects in the Indian state of Telangana.&nbsp;

He added, “I have seen CMs who have family members on high posts in their respective states. Is this democracy? They say their fight is against Modi’s ideology.”

“They say Modi has no family. Is this an ideological battle? I will tell you what an ideological battle is - they say family first, Modi says nation first,” said the Indian PM.&nbsp;

<h2>Lalu’s comments sparks outrage</h2>

RJD supremo’s remarks have sparked an outrage among BJP ministers who have slammed Lalu.&nbsp;

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India’s Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, speaking at a gathering on Monday (Mar 4) said not only 1.4 billion Indians, but the country’s youth and party workers are “Modi’s parivaar”.

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Tuesday (Mar 5) also said she did not expect such remarks from a senior leader like Lalu and called them highly condemnable.&nbsp;

“He (Lalu) has spent decades in politics and was also CM of the state,” said Sitharaman. She added, “People don’t expect such comments from a senior leader like him. It disheartens the people. One has to maintain dignity in politics.”

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, on Tuesday (Mar 5) defended his father RJD supremo Lalu Yadav’s dig at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not having a family and accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of distracting the public ahead of the upcoming general elections with “Modi ka Parivar (Modi’s family)” rhetoric.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, on Tuesday (Mar 5) defended his father RJD supremo Lalu Yadav’s dig at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not having a family and accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of distracting the public ahead of the upcoming general elections with “Modi ka Parivar (Modi’s family)” rhetoric. Tejashwi defends Lalu’s remarks against PM The former chief minister of the Indian state of Bihar, sarcastically said how he is glad that his father’s words have caused such a big impact, adding “But what about issues like poverty and unemployment that he had raised? He spoke of so many things.” During a rally over the weekend, Lalu had said PM Modi “has no family and is neither a Hindu”. Since then several BJP leaders added ‘Modi ka Parivaar’ as a suffix on their social media account names to show solidarity with the Indian PM. Also Read | 'Nobody will be able to touch even a hair of PM': Smriti Irani on Lalu Yadav's 'parivaar' jibe “The PM claims that he treats the entire nation as his family. If that is so, why did his government try to crush, so brutally, the recent farmers’ protests in Delhi?” said Tejashwi, as quoted by news agency PTI. Tejashwi also defended his father’s remarks about Modi not being “a true Hindu” saying that he did not shave his hair and beard after the death of his mother. “We are a devout Hindu family with a temple at our home where 'aarti' is performed every morning and evening. I got my daughter undergo the mundan (tonsure) ceremony. Why the PM chose not to follow the well established tradition, is for him to answer,” said the RJD leader. PM Modi reacts to Lalu’s remarks “When I oppose familism and say that it is against democracy and not allowing new talent to emerge, they say ‘Modi has no family’. Do they have the license to steal?,” said the Indian PM as he inaugurated multiple development projects in the Indian state of Telangana. He added, “I have seen CMs who have family members on high posts in their respective states. Is this democracy? They say their fight is against Modi’s ideology.” “They say Modi has no family. Is this an ideological battle? I will tell you what an ideological battle is - they say family first, Modi says nation first,” said the Indian PM. Lalu’s comments sparks outrage RJD supremo’s remarks have sparked an outrage among BJP ministers who have slammed Lalu. Also Read | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Deputy CM DK Shivakumar receive bomb threat via email India’s Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, speaking at a gathering on Monday (Mar 4) said not only 1.4 billion Indians, but the country’s youth and party workers are “Modi’s parivaar”. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Tuesday (Mar 5) also said she did not expect such remarks from a senior leader like Lalu and called them highly condemnable. “He (Lalu) has spent decades in politics and was also CM of the state,” said Sitharaman. She added, “People don’t expect such comments from a senior leader like him. It disheartens the people. One has to maintain dignity in politics.” (With inputs from agencies)

India: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav defends dad Lalu’s ‘parivaar’ jibe at PM Modi, says BJP distracting people

Alleging foul play in the just-concluded Bihar elections 2020, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday demanded recounting of the postal ballot votes in all those constituencies where they were counted at the end. He wondered how could the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) win 15 extra seats with just a wafer-thin margin of just 0.1 per cent votes.&nbsp;

"The NDA got 37.3 per cent of the total votes, while Mahagathbandan (Grand Alliance) got 37.2 per cent. There is a 0.1 per cent difference. If we convert it into votes then it is a 12,270-vote difference. How can they win 15 seats with just around 12,000 extra votes," Yadav asked, adding that many postal ballot votes were cancelled.

"The postal ballot votes are given by service people. Our candidates had asked in writing why many of them were cancelled. On whose order were the postal ballots counted at the end? These must have been recorded and sealed. We demand recounting of postal ballot votes as we were defeated by very fewer margins," he said, quoting the rule for the counting of the postal-ballot votes.

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"The postal-ballot votes need to be counted first and videography of the whole process needs to be done. You have to satisfy all the candidates," he said.

He went on to question Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of forming the government from the backdoor.&nbsp;

"We lost 20 seats by a wafer-thin margin. In many constituencies, as many as 900 postal ballots were invalidated. I ask the chief minister, who is forming the government from the backdoor, why the postal votes were counted later," he said, adding they would collect proof after the recordings of the vote-counting procedure are out.

In Bihar elections 2020, of the 243 seats, 125 have gone in favour of the ruling coalition NDA, headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and 110 to the rival Grand Alliance. The Rashtriya Janata Dal emerged as the single-largest party in the House with 75 seats.

Alleging foul play in the just-concluded Bihar elections 2020, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday demanded recounting of the postal ballot votes in all those constituencies where they were counted at the end.

Alleging foul play in the just-concluded Bihar elections 2020, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday demanded recounting of the postal ballot votes in all those constituencies where they were counted at the end. He wondered how could the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) win 15 extra seats with just a wafer-thin margin of just 0.1 per cent votes. "The NDA got 37.3 per cent of the total votes, while Mahagathbandan (Grand Alliance) got 37.2 per cent. There is a 0.1 per cent difference. If we convert it into votes then it is a 12,270-vote difference. How can they win 15 seats with just around 12,000 extra votes," Yadav asked, adding that many postal ballot votes were cancelled. "The postal ballot votes are given by service people. Our candidates had asked in writing why many of them were cancelled. On whose order were the postal ballots counted at the end? These must have been recorded and sealed. We demand recounting of postal ballot votes as we were defeated by very fewer margins," he said, quoting the rule for the counting of the postal-ballot votes. Also Read | Family-run parties biggest threat to India's democracy: PM Modi after Bihar win "The postal-ballot votes need to be counted first and videography of the whole process needs to be done. You have to satisfy all the candidates," he said. He went on to question Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of forming the government from the backdoor. "We lost 20 seats by a wafer-thin margin. In many constituencies, as many as 900 postal ballots were invalidated. I ask the chief minister, who is forming the government from the backdoor, why the postal votes were counted later," he said, adding they would collect proof after the recordings of the vote-counting procedure are out. In Bihar elections 2020, of the 243 seats, 125 have gone in favour of the ruling coalition NDA, headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and 110 to the rival Grand Alliance. The Rashtriya Janata Dal emerged as the single-largest party in the House with 75 seats.

Bihar Elections: Tejashwi Yadav, leader of single-largest party RJD, demands recount

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/refusal-to-take-part-in-npr-by-any-state-or-official-against-constitution-sushil-kumar-modi-272212">Sushil Modi</a> on Sunday accused the opposition parties of spreading myth among Muslims about the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/caa-protests-meerut-administration-issues-notice-to-134-people-272279">Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)</a>. 
 
"Congress, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hemant-soren-takes-oath-as-jharkhand-chief-minister-270844">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a> (RJD) and other opposition parties have spread myth among the Muslim community about the CAA," the BJP leader told a gathering. 
 
He said that some clerics, who are staunch opposer of Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/home-minister-amit-shah-lauds-pm-narendra-modi-for-giving-pace-to-ndrf-271707">Narendra Modi</a>, also instilled fear among Muslims. 
 
"They said that Muslims will be thrown out of India after the implementation of this Act, but the people have now started understanding their lie. That is why the protests against the CAA have died down now," he said. 
 
The event was a part of the BJP's massive public outreach programme on the citizenship law, which grants citizenship to non-Muslim refugees of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who arrived in India until 2014.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi on Sunday accused the opposition parties of spreading myth among Muslims about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). "Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and other opposition parties have spread myth among the Muslim community about the CAA," the BJP leader told a gathering.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi on Sunday accused the opposition parties of spreading myth among Muslims about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). "Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and other opposition parties have spread myth among the Muslim community about the CAA," the BJP leader told a gathering. He said that some clerics, who are staunch opposer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also instilled fear among Muslims. "They said that Muslims will be thrown out of India after the implementation of this Act, but the people have now started understanding their lie. That is why the protests against the CAA have died down now," he said. The event was a part of the BJP's massive public outreach programme on the citizenship law, which grants citizenship to non-Muslim refugees of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who arrived in India until 2014.

Sushil Modi: 'Opposition parties spreading myth among Muslims about CAA'

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/congress-rashtriya-janata-dal-will-push-21st-century-india-into-darkness-pm-modi-in-bihar-218694">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a> (RJD) on Friday put up a poster outside its headquarters which hits out at Bihar Chief Minister<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/nitish-kumar-no-more-the-able-administrator-he-once-was-229884"> Nitish Kumar</a> and Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gst-slabs-can-be-reduced-to-3-in-future-sushil-kumar-modi--153662">Sushil Kumar Modi</a>.

"Jhoot ki tokri, Ghotalo ka Dhanda (a basket of lies, a business of scams)" said the party's poster, which also featured Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi.

It comes after a poster comparing 15 years of governance of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ailing-lalu-prasad-yadav-wont-be-shifted-to-jail-anytime-soon-229669">Lalu Prasad Yadav</a>'s RJD with Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United (JDU) was seen outside the Income Tax intersection here on Thursday morning ahead of the 2020 Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls.

The tussle between the RJD and JD(U) has come to the fore with the poster war signifying that Assembly polls will be all about comparing the work done while in office 15 years each for both parties.

Assembly elections are expected to be held in Bihar in the last quarter of 2020.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday put up a poster outside its headquarters which hits out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday put up a poster outside its headquarters which hits out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. "Jhoot ki tokri, Ghotalo ka Dhanda (a basket of lies, a business of scams)" said the party's poster, which also featured Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi. It comes after a poster comparing 15 years of governance of Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD with Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United (JDU) was seen outside the Income Tax intersection here on Thursday morning ahead of the 2020 Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls. The tussle between the RJD and JD(U) has come to the fore with the poster war signifying that Assembly polls will be all about comparing the work done while in office 15 years each for both parties. Assembly elections are expected to be held in Bihar in the last quarter of 2020.

Rashtriya Janata Dal hits out at Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi in new poster

The alliance of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal secured a victory on Monday in Jharkhand Assembly Elections paving the way for Hemant Soren becoming the next chief minister of the state.

Hemant Soren who was declared a chief ministerial candidate by the Congress and the RJD in a pre-poll alliance, dedicated the victory to the voters and said that it will mark the beginning of a new chapter in Jharkhand.

The son of Shibu Soren, founder of the JMM, Hemant Soren was born in Ramgarh district in Jharkhand on August 10, 1975.&nbsp;

Soren completed his schooling from Patna High School. According to the affidavit filed before Election Commission, Soren had enrolled for mechanical engineering at a Ranchi college but failed to complete the course.&nbsp;

In 2005 Soren contested the state assembly polls from Dumka constituency, marking the debut of his political career, however, he defeated by his party rebel Stephen Marandi. In 2009, became the senior leader of JMM after the sudden death of his elder brother Durga.

He also served as the member of Rajya Sabha for a year from 2009 to 2010.&nbsp;

In 2013, he became the youngest chief minister of the state with support from Congress and RJD and served from 2013 to December 2014.

Hemant's father Shibu Soren had also served thrice as the state's chief minister - once barely for ten days.

Soren became a leader of the tribals in Jharkhand after he led a protest against proposed amendments of Chhota Nagpur Tenancy Act and Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act in 2016.

He has also been a vocal protester of the Direct Benefit Transfer in Public Distribution System and has voiced concerns over the scheme might cause suffering and injustice.

Soren is also a critic of proposed amendments to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill by the Jharkhand government.

After this landslide win, Soren will succeed Raghubar Das of Bharatiya Janata Party.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The alliance of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal secured a victory on Monday in Jharkhand Assembly Elections paving the way for Hemant Soren becoming the next chief minister of the state.

The alliance of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal secured a victory on Monday in Jharkhand Assembly Elections paving the way for Hemant Soren becoming the next chief minister of the state. Hemant Soren who was declared a chief ministerial candidate by the Congress and the RJD in a pre-poll alliance, dedicated the victory to the voters and said that it will mark the beginning of a new chapter in Jharkhand. The son of Shibu Soren, founder of the JMM, Hemant Soren was born in Ramgarh district in Jharkhand on August 10, 1975. Soren completed his schooling from Patna High School. According to the affidavit filed before Election Commission, Soren had enrolled for mechanical engineering at a Ranchi college but failed to complete the course. In 2005 Soren contested the state assembly polls from Dumka constituency, marking the debut of his political career, however, he defeated by his party rebel Stephen Marandi. In 2009, became the senior leader of JMM after the sudden death of his elder brother Durga. He also served as the member of Rajya Sabha for a year from 2009 to 2010. In 2013, he became the youngest chief minister of the state with support from Congress and RJD and served from 2013 to December 2014. Hemant's father Shibu Soren had also served thrice as the state's chief minister - once barely for ten days. Soren became a leader of the tribals in Jharkhand after he led a protest against proposed amendments of Chhota Nagpur Tenancy Act and Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act in 2016. He has also been a vocal protester of the Direct Benefit Transfer in Public Distribution System and has voiced concerns over the scheme might cause suffering and injustice. Soren is also a critic of proposed amendments to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill by the Jharkhand government. After this landslide win, Soren will succeed Raghubar Das of Bharatiya Janata Party. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Jharkhand's new chief minister Hemant Soren?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ailing-lalu-prasad-yadav-wont-be-shifted-to-jail-anytime-soon-229669">Lalu Prasad Yadav </a>was re-elected unopposed as the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief on Tuesday. He has been elected as the party's president for the 11th time.

After being convicted in the multi-crore fodder scam cases, Yadav was sent to the Birsa Munda Central Jail on December 23, 2017. He has been getting treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi since August 2018.

The RJD supremo was sentenced last year to seven years imprisonment under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and seven years under the Prevention of Corruption Act in the fodder scam case.

He was also slapped with a fine of Rs 60 lakh in the case. The case pertains to the fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.5 crore from the Dumka treasury by Animal Husbandry Department officials between 1991 and 1996 when Lalu was the undivided state's chief minister.&nbsp;

Lalu Prasad Yadav was re-elected unopposed as the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief on Tuesday. He has been elected as the party's president for the 11th time. After being convicted in the multi-crore fodder scam cases, Yadav was sent to the Birsa Munda Central Jail on December 23, 2017.

Lalu Prasad Yadav was re-elected unopposed as the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief on Tuesday. He has been elected as the party's president for the 11th time. After being convicted in the multi-crore fodder scam cases, Yadav was sent to the Birsa Munda Central Jail on December 23, 2017. He has been getting treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi since August 2018. The RJD supremo was sentenced last year to seven years imprisonment under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and seven years under the Prevention of Corruption Act in the fodder scam case. He was also slapped with a fine of Rs 60 lakh in the case. The case pertains to the fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.5 crore from the Dumka treasury by Animal Husbandry Department officials between 1991 and 1996 when Lalu was the undivided state's chief minister.

Lalu Yadav elected as RJD chief for 11th time

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/congress-rashtriya-janata-dal-will-push-21st-century-india-into-darkness-pm-modi-in-bihar-218694">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a> (RJD) on Wednesday protested at the Legislative Assembly against Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey and demanded his resignation following the outbreak of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/acute-encephalitis-syndrome-death-toll-climbs-to-136-in-bihars-muzaffarpur-district-231824">Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) </a>which has claimed lives of over 100 children in the state.

RJD leaders and workers raised slogans against Pandey, expressing objection over the affidavit about the medical facilities provided in the hospital submitted in the Supreme Court by the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government on Tuesday.

"The way children are dying in Muzaffarpur shows the incapability and failure of the Bihar government. Pandey has failed to handle his Ministry well. There are no nurses, doctors and even lab technicians in the state hospitals. They are bringing doctors from outside the state. Now, they have submitted an affidavit in the court, in which they are trying to justify the deaths of Bihar children," a female protestor said.&nbsp;

On June 24, the Supreme Court had expressed "serious concerns" over the rising number of deaths due to the disease. The apex court had reprimanded the Bihar government over the deaths of children across the state due to AES.

The top court had also asked the state government to file an affidavit on the concerns raised regarding the nutrition, hygiene and adequacy in the hospitals.&nbsp;

During the Monsoon session on June 28, Pandey had dismissed the criticism against the government on the issue.

&nbsp;"Till June 28, 720 were admitted, 586 were cured and 154 children died. The death rate has been brought down to 21 per cent. As compared to the data from 2011-19, the death rate due to AES has come down over the past few years," he had said. As many as 137 children have died in Muzaffarpur due to the outbreak of encephalitis.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday protested at the Legislative Assembly against Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey and demanded his resignation following the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) which has claimed lives of over 100 children in the state.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday protested at the Legislative Assembly against Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey and demanded his resignation following the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) which has claimed lives of over 100 children in the state. RJD leaders and workers raised slogans against Pandey, expressing objection over the affidavit about the medical facilities provided in the hospital submitted in the Supreme Court by the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government on Tuesday. "The way children are dying in Muzaffarpur shows the incapability and failure of the Bihar government. Pandey has failed to handle his Ministry well. There are no nurses, doctors and even lab technicians in the state hospitals. They are bringing doctors from outside the state. Now, they have submitted an affidavit in the court, in which they are trying to justify the deaths of Bihar children," a female protestor said. On June 24, the Supreme Court had expressed "serious concerns" over the rising number of deaths due to the disease. The apex court had reprimanded the Bihar government over the deaths of children across the state due to AES. The top court had also asked the state government to file an affidavit on the concerns raised regarding the nutrition, hygiene and adequacy in the hospitals. During the Monsoon session on June 28, Pandey had dismissed the criticism against the government on the issue. "Till June 28, 720 were admitted, 586 were cured and 154 children died. The death rate has been brought down to 21 per cent. As compared to the data from 2011-19, the death rate due to AES has come down over the past few years," he had said. As many as 137 children have died in Muzaffarpur due to the outbreak of encephalitis.

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak: Rashtriya Janata Dal protests against Mangal Pandey, demands resignation

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday termed the exit polls as a trick by the RSS-backed institutions and asked all his supporters to reject it, a day after these polls gave NDA a comfortable majority to return to power at the Centre and not-so-good prospects for the opposition alliance in Bihar.

"Before the exit, the market`s own compulsions are sold in the name of Exit Polls. With the help of Sangh (RSS)-supported institutions and resources, playing with the psychology of the disadvantaged is their old weapon. Dismiss it. We are winning. Keep a close watch on the strong room. The tricks of people expert in playing the dirty games cannot be successful," Yadav`s said in a tweet.

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah had a different take on the exit polls."Every single exit poll can`t be wrong! Time to switch off the TV, log out of social media &amp; wait to see if the world is still spinning on its axis on the 23rd," tweeted National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/hope-naidus-excitement-last-till-may-23-shiv-sena-mocks-andhra-cm-220025">TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu </a>on Sunday said that Exit Polls have failed to catch the people`s pulse."Time and again Exit Polls have failed to catch the people`s pulse. Exit polls have proved to be incorrect and far from ground reality in many instances. While undoubtedly TDP government will be formed in AP, we are confident that non-BJP parties will form a non-BJP government at the Centre," tweeted Naidu.

Exit polls on television channels on Sunday projected the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to retain power at the Centre with most of the pollsters giving Prime Minister Modi a clear majority again in the 543-member Lok Sabha.&nbsp;

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday termed the exit polls as a trick by the RSS-backed institutions and asked all his supporters to reject it, a day after these polls gave NDA a comfortable majority to return to power at the Centre and not-so-good prospects for the opposition alliance in Bihar.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday termed the exit polls as a trick by the RSS-backed institutions and asked all his supporters to reject it, a day after these polls gave NDA a comfortable majority to return to power at the Centre and not-so-good prospects for the opposition alliance in Bihar. "Before the exit, the market`s own compulsions are sold in the name of Exit Polls. With the help of Sangh (RSS)-supported institutions and resources, playing with the psychology of the disadvantaged is their old weapon. Dismiss it. We are winning. Keep a close watch on the strong room. The tricks of people expert in playing the dirty games cannot be successful," Yadav`s said in a tweet. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah had a different take on the exit polls."Every single exit poll can`t be wrong! Time to switch off the TV, log out of social media & wait to see if the world is still spinning on its axis on the 23rd," tweeted National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that Exit Polls have failed to catch the people`s pulse."Time and again Exit Polls have failed to catch the people`s pulse. Exit polls have proved to be incorrect and far from ground reality in many instances. While undoubtedly TDP government will be formed in AP, we are confident that non-BJP parties will form a non-BJP government at the Centre," tweeted Naidu. Exit polls on television channels on Sunday projected the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to retain power at the Centre with most of the pollsters giving Prime Minister Modi a clear majority again in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

Exit poll results are wrong, the opposition is winning: Tejashwi Yadav

Lashing out at the opposition parties, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/election-commission-swayed-by-pm-modi-alleges-national-congress-party-216713">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> said Tuesday the Congress and the RJD will push 21st century India into darkness if voted to power.

Addressing a rally here, Modi also claimed that it was just the "BJP-led NDA dispensation that could lead the nation towards the light".

"Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas (Development for all) is our mantra and we strive to ensure security and respect for all. The Mahamilawatis (opposition), on the other hand, think some castes are beholden to them," he said.

Iterating that it was his government that took on the terrorists and the trouble-mongers on both sides of the India-Pakistan border, Modi said, "The mahamilawatis, if elected to power, will give free licenses to stone-pelters, naxals and the tukde-tukde gang."

The opposition leaders will get a befitting reply from people after May 23, when the general election results are declared, he stated.

"Going by the response of people in the six phases of elections, it is clear&nbsp;that the opposition parties will face a humiliating defeat. Their anger has touched the seventh heaven now. They are trying to draw satisfaction from hurling abuses," he asserted.

The PM also insisted that he has always lived and worked for the country, without taking any break.

"Not for once have I lived for myself or my relatives during my tenure as the Gujarat chief minister or the prime minister. People of this country are my family," he added.

Lashing out at the opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday the Congress and the RJD will push 21st century India into darkness if voted to power.

Lashing out at the opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday the Congress and the RJD will push 21st century India into darkness if voted to power. Addressing a rally here, Modi also claimed that it was just the "BJP-led NDA dispensation that could lead the nation towards the light". "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas (Development for all) is our mantra and we strive to ensure security and respect for all. The Mahamilawatis (opposition), on the other hand, think some castes are beholden to them," he said. Iterating that it was his government that took on the terrorists and the trouble-mongers on both sides of the India-Pakistan border, Modi said, "The mahamilawatis, if elected to power, will give free licenses to stone-pelters, naxals and the tukde-tukde gang." The opposition leaders will get a befitting reply from people after May 23, when the general election results are declared, he stated. "Going by the response of people in the six phases of elections, it is clear that the opposition parties will face a humiliating defeat. Their anger has touched the seventh heaven now. They are trying to draw satisfaction from hurling abuses," he asserted. The PM also insisted that he has always lived and worked for the country, without taking any break. "Not for once have I lived for myself or my relatives during my tenure as the Gujarat chief minister or the prime minister. People of this country are my family," he added.

Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal will push 21st century India into darkness: PM Modi in Bihar

Upset over being sidelined in the party and the family, Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, on Thursday resigned as patron of the RJD student wing ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, dealing a blow to Bihar`s main opposition party.

"I am resigning from the post of Chhatra Rashtriya Janata Dal Sanrakshak. Those who think I am ignorant are ignorant themselves. I am well aware of who is worth what," he tweeted.

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The sudden development comes as a major embarrassment to the party which has been beset by speculations of fierce rivalry between Tej Pratap and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav.

Tejashwi has been declared as the political heir apparent of the RJD supremo.&nbsp;

Last year, Tej Pratap Yadav surprised his own family by filing a petition in a court seeking a divorce from newly-wed wife Aishwarya Rai. Despite pressure from the family, he has refused to withdraw his plea.

Aishwarya Rai is the daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Rai and granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Upset over being sidelined in the party and the family, Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, on Thursday resigned as patron of the RJD student wing ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, dealing a blow to Bihar`s main opposition party.

Upset over being sidelined in the party and the family, Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, on Thursday resigned as patron of the RJD student wing ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, dealing a blow to Bihar`s main opposition party. "I am resigning from the post of Chhatra Rashtriya Janata Dal Sanrakshak. Those who think I am ignorant are ignorant themselves. I am well aware of who is worth what," he tweeted. छात्र राष्ट्रीय जनता दल के संरक्षक के पद से मैं इस्तीफा दे रहा हूँ। नादान हैं वो लोग जो मुझे नादान समझते हैं। कौन कितना पानी में है सबकी है खबर मुझे। — Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) March 28, 2019 × The sudden development comes as a major embarrassment to the party which has been beset by speculations of fierce rivalry between Tej Pratap and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav. Tejashwi has been declared as the political heir apparent of the RJD supremo. Last year, Tej Pratap Yadav surprised his own family by filing a petition in a court seeking a divorce from newly-wed wife Aishwarya Rai. Despite pressure from the family, he has refused to withdraw his plea. Aishwarya Rai is the daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Rai and granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Rai. (With inputs from agencies)

Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav resigns as Rashtriya Janata Dal students wing mentor

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Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad arrived at Mumbai`s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, ahead of his hospitalisation&nbsp;on Wednesday.

He was accompanied by son Tej Pratap, daughter Misa Bharti, and daughter-in-law Aishwarya, and will be admitted to the Asian Heart Hospital for treatment of his heart and kidney related ailments.

Lalu, who has been convicted in three fodder scam cases by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi since December last year, was undergoing treatment at Rajendra Institute Medical Sciences (RIMS) earlier.

He was admitted to RIMS on&nbsp;March 16&nbsp;after he complained of discomfort at Birsa Munda Jail, and was later moved to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

The suggestion came after the medical board at the RIMS reviewed the condition of Lalu Prasad and found that his sugar level was high and increasing.

They also said that he had developed some renal problems.

He also reportedly suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes.

Yadav was accompanied by son Tej Pratap, daughter Misa Bharti, and daughter-in-law Aishwarya

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad arrived at Mumbai`s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, ahead of his hospitalisation on Wednesday. He was accompanied by son Tej Pratap, daughter Misa Bharti, and daughter-in-law Aishwarya, and will be admitted to the Asian Heart Hospital for treatment of his heart and kidney related ailments. Lalu, who has been convicted in three fodder scam cases by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi since December last year, was undergoing treatment at Rajendra Institute Medical Sciences (RIMS) earlier. He was admitted to RIMS on March 16 after he complained of discomfort at Birsa Munda Jail, and was later moved to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. The suggestion came after the medical board at the RIMS reviewed the condition of Lalu Prasad and found that his sugar level was high and increasing. They also said that he had developed some renal problems. He also reportedly suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes.

Lalu Yadav lands in Mumbai ahead of hospitalisation

Three Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders were among the four died in a road accident in Bihar's Araria district early today while they were returning from the wedding of party supremo Lalu Prasad's son, Tej Pratap Yadav, police said.

Their car was on its way to Kishanganj from Patna when it lost control, broke through the road divider and collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction in Simraha police station area around 6 am, a police officer said.

The deceased have been identified as Ikramul Haq Baghi, party activist and son of former state minister Islamuddin Kishanganj district president Intekhab Alam Dighalganj block president Pappu and driver Sahil, said Manoj Kumar, sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), Forbesganj, Araria district.

"It appears that the driver had dozed off behind the steering wheel, resulting in loss of control over the car," the SDPO said.

All four occupants of the vehicle died on the spot and their bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, he added.

Their car was on its way to Kishanganj from Patna when it lost control, broke through the road divider and collided head-on with a truck

Three Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders were among the four died in a road accident in Bihar's Araria district early today while they were returning from the wedding of party supremo Lalu Prasad's son, Tej Pratap Yadav, police said. Their car was on its way to Kishanganj from Patna when it lost control, broke through the road divider and collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction in Simraha police station area around 6 am, a police officer said. The deceased have been identified as Ikramul Haq Baghi, party activist and son of former state minister Islamuddin Kishanganj district president Intekhab Alam Dighalganj block president Pappu and driver Sahil, said Manoj Kumar, sub-divisional police officer (SDPO), Forbesganj, Araria district. "It appears that the driver had dozed off behind the steering wheel, resulting in loss of control over the car," the SDPO said. All four occupants of the vehicle died on the spot and their bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, he added.

3 RJD leaders die in road mishap while returning from Lalu son's wedding

A Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA on Wednesday said Lalu Prasad Yadav`s parole has been intentionally delayed by Jharkhand government.

Fodder scam convict Lalu was granted a five-day parole to attend his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav`s wedding.

"Till now, we have no information about his parole. As per the jail guidelines, it is not allowed to exit from the jail after 6 in the evening. So, I think (Jharkhand) government and administration have intentionally delayed his parole," RJD MLA Shakti Singh Yadav told.

He added that "the way government and administration have shown red-tapism, it is a clear indication that they want to demoralise Lalu ji".

Lalu, who has been convicted in three fodder scam cases by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi since December last year, is ailing and currently undergoing treatment at Rajendra Institute Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi.

The RJD chief, who has been serving a jail term in Birsa Munda central jail, was admitted to AIIMS on March 29 for specialised treatment.

On April 30, the AIIMS later referred Lalu to RIMS.

Lalu`s elder son Tej Pratap will get married to Aishwarya Rai, eldest daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Prasad Rai, on May 12 in Patna.

Tej Pratap Yadav got engaged to Aishwarya at a posh hotel in Patna on April 18.&nbsp

Fodder scam convict Lalu was granted a five-day parole to attend his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav`s wedding.

A Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA on Wednesday said Lalu Prasad Yadav`s parole has been intentionally delayed by Jharkhand government. Fodder scam convict Lalu was granted a five-day parole to attend his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav`s wedding. "Till now, we have no information about his parole. As per the jail guidelines, it is not allowed to exit from the jail after 6 in the evening. So, I think (Jharkhand) government and administration have intentionally delayed his parole," RJD MLA Shakti Singh Yadav told. He added that "the way government and administration have shown red-tapism, it is a clear indication that they want to demoralise Lalu ji". Lalu, who has been convicted in three fodder scam cases by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi since December last year, is ailing and currently undergoing treatment at Rajendra Institute Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi. The RJD chief, who has been serving a jail term in Birsa Munda central jail, was admitted to AIIMS on March 29 for specialised treatment. On April 30, the AIIMS later referred Lalu to RIMS. Lalu`s elder son Tej Pratap will get married to Aishwarya Rai, eldest daughter of RJD leader Chandrika Prasad Rai, on May 12 in Patna. Tej Pratap Yadav got engaged to Aishwarya at a posh hotel in Patna on April 18.

Lalu Prasad's parole delayed intentionally: RJD MLA

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti and her husband Shailesh Kumar were produced before the Patiala House Court, on Monday, in connection with a money laundering case worth Rs. 8,000 crore.

At the hearing, the Special CBI judge Arvind Kumar issued a production warrant against another accused, Santosh Jha, and listed the next date of hearing on June 4.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has charged Misa Bharti and her husband with converting black money into white money through the shell company of businessmen, Surendra Jain and Virender Jain.

The accused businessmen were also produced before the court.&nbsp

They were granted bail in January on a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh each.

The couple was also granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in the aforementioned case, on the condition that they cannot leave the country without the Court's permission.&nbsp

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti and her husband Shailesh Kumar were produced before the Patiala House Court, on Monday, in connection with a money laundering case worth Rs. 8,000 crore.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti and her husband Shailesh Kumar were produced before the Patiala House Court, on Monday, in connection with a money laundering case worth Rs. 8,000 crore. At the hearing, the Special CBI judge Arvind Kumar issued a production warrant against another accused, Santosh Jha, and listed the next date of hearing on June 4. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has charged Misa Bharti and her husband with converting black money into white money through the shell company of businessmen, Surendra Jain and Virender Jain. The accused businessmen were also produced before the court. They were granted bail in January on a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh each. The couple was also granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in the aforementioned case, on the condition that they cannot leave the country without the Court's permission.

Money laundering: Misa Bharti produced before Delhi court

The Ranchi Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday will pronounce the quantum of sentence against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in connection with the fodder scam.

&quot;The quantum of sentence will be announced at 2 pm, today, via video conferencing,&quot; Lalu Prasad&#39;s lawyer Chittaranjan Sinha said on Friday.

The lawyer also added that Lalu Prasad was dealing with a lot of health issues.

&quot;Lalu has diabetes, blood pressure; he almost fainted yesterday,&quot; he said.

Earlier in the week, Prasad&#39;s advocate filed a plea before the court seeking minimum punishment for the party supremo on health grounds.

Prasad, in his plea, had mentioned, &quot;I have no role in this scam directly; consider minimum punishment keeping in view my age and health grounds.&quot;

The RJD chief, along with 14 others, was found guilty by the court, while seven accused, including former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra, were acquitted on December 23.

Lalu has been convicted in one of the cases of the fodder scam, wherein Rs. 900 crore from the Bihar exchequer was siphoned off under the pretext of purchasing fodder for livestock, during the &#39;80s and &#39;90s.

Earlier in the week, Prasad's advocate filed a plea before the court seeking minimum punishment for the party supremo on health grounds.

The Ranchi Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday will pronounce the quantum of sentence against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in connection with the fodder scam. "The quantum of sentence will be announced at 2 pm, today, via video conferencing," Lalu Prasad's lawyer Chittaranjan Sinha said on Friday. The lawyer also added that Lalu Prasad was dealing with a lot of health issues. "Lalu has diabetes, blood pressure; he almost fainted yesterday," he said. Earlier in the week, Prasad's advocate filed a plea before the court seeking minimum punishment for the party supremo on health grounds. Prasad, in his plea, had mentioned, "I have no role in this scam directly; consider minimum punishment keeping in view my age and health grounds." The RJD chief, along with 14 others, was found guilty by the court, while seven accused, including former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra, were acquitted on December 23. Lalu has been convicted in one of the cases of the fodder scam, wherein Rs. 900 crore from the Bihar exchequer was siphoned off under the pretext of purchasing fodder for livestock, during the '80s and '90s.

Fodder scam: Court to pronounce quantum of sentence for Lalu today

Rashtriya Janata Dal(RJD) leader Hare Ram Yadav has been killed by an unknown person in Samastipur, Bihar.

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The assailant&nbsp;shot Hare Ram Yadav while the&nbsp;leader was out for his daily morning walk.

The reason for the murder is still unknown.

Protests broke out as local villagers blocked the Hasanpur Bithan road.

Police have&nbsp;begun an investigation into&nbsp;the case.

(Further details awaited)

The assailant?shot Hare Ram Yadav while the?leader was out for his daily morning walk

Rashtriya Janata Dal(RJD) leader Hare Ram Yadav has been killed by an unknown person in Samastipur, Bihar. RJD leader Hare Ram Yadav shot dead in Bihar's Samastipur. Police begin investigation — ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2017 × The assailant shot Hare Ram Yadav while the leader was out for his daily morning walk. The reason for the murder is still unknown. Protests broke out as local villagers blocked the Hasanpur Bithan road. Police have begun an investigation into the case. (Further details awaited)

RJD leader Hare Ram Yadav shot by assailants in Bihar

Over a thousand supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal were detained today for trying to enforce a shutdown in Bihar to protest against the sand-mining policy of the Nitish Kumar-led government.

A top police officer said protesters tried to disrupt road traffic in the morning and forced vendors to close their shops in several districts.

In the state capital, the bandh evoked mixed response as many commercial establishments remained open but downed shutters for brief periods during visits by RJD supporters.

&quot;A total of 1,734 persons were held across the state for disrupting public order, while trying to enforce the bandh,&quot; Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) S K Singhal told reporters.

He said 18 FIRs have been lodged at various police stations in the districts in connection with the incidents reported during the day.

Senior RJD leaders, including MLAs Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and Bhola Yadav, were detained at the Dak Bungalow Road crossing when they were staging a demonstration in a tractor, police said.

They were taken to the Kotwali police station nearby and let off a couple of hours later after they signed bonds, they said.

The RJD leaders have been accusing the state government of putting stringent restrictions on sand mining.

The Opposition party claimed that construction activities have come to a standstill in the state and thousands of workers have been rendered jobless due to the restrictions.

The party had, however, kept the Patna City and the bypass area out of the bandh purview to avoid causing inconvenience to Sikh pilgrims, who had converged in the area to attend the &quot;Shukrana&quot; (thanksgiving) ceremony as part of the 350th Prakash Parv (birth anniversary) celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh.

Despite pleas by the top RJD leaders to allow free movement of emergency services during the bandh, ambulances were seen stranded in traffic jams here.

The bandh supporters blocked road traffic in Begusarai, Aurangabad, Samastipur and Siwan. In Maner, in the outskirts of Patna, led by MLA Bhai Virendra RJD members burnt tyres on the highway, disrupting movement of vehicles on the busy Patna-Ara road for several hours.

The bandh drew flak from the JD(U)-BJP government.

State minister and BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav said, &quot;The behaviour of RJD activists reminded everybody of the lawlessness that prevail in the state whenever the party has been in power.&quot;

JD(U) spokesman Neeraj Kumar accused the RJD of being &quot;in cahoots with the sand-mining mafia&quot; and questioned the rationale behind calling a bandh &quot;despite an announcement made by the Chief Secretary yesterday that sand mining will continue, for the time being, as per old provisions&quot;.

RJD national vice-president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, however, said the chief secretary&#39;s announcement was just an eyewash.

&quot;The Patna High Court had categorically directed the state government, after staying its policy, to allow sand mining as per unamended provisions,&quot; he said.

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad remained conspicuous by his absence at the demonstrations staged by his party.&nbsp;

Over a thousand supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal were detained today for trying to enforce a shutdown in Bihar to protest against the sand-mining policy of the Nitish Kumar-led government

Over a thousand supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal were detained today for trying to enforce a shutdown in Bihar to protest against the sand-mining policy of the Nitish Kumar-led government. A top police officer said protesters tried to disrupt road traffic in the morning and forced vendors to close their shops in several districts. In the state capital, the bandh evoked mixed response as many commercial establishments remained open but downed shutters for brief periods during visits by RJD supporters. "A total of 1,734 persons were held across the state for disrupting public order, while trying to enforce the bandh," Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) S K Singhal told reporters. He said 18 FIRs have been lodged at various police stations in the districts in connection with the incidents reported during the day. Senior RJD leaders, including MLAs Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav and Bhola Yadav, were detained at the Dak Bungalow Road crossing when they were staging a demonstration in a tractor, police said. They were taken to the Kotwali police station nearby and let off a couple of hours later after they signed bonds, they said. The RJD leaders have been accusing the state government of putting stringent restrictions on sand mining. The Opposition party claimed that construction activities have come to a standstill in the state and thousands of workers have been rendered jobless due to the restrictions. The party had, however, kept the Patna City and the bypass area out of the bandh purview to avoid causing inconvenience to Sikh pilgrims, who had converged in the area to attend the "Shukrana" (thanksgiving) ceremony as part of the 350th Prakash Parv (birth anniversary) celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh. Despite pleas by the top RJD leaders to allow free movement of emergency services during the bandh, ambulances were seen stranded in traffic jams here. The bandh supporters blocked road traffic in Begusarai, Aurangabad, Samastipur and Siwan. In Maner, in the outskirts of Patna, led by MLA Bhai Virendra RJD members burnt tyres on the highway, disrupting movement of vehicles on the busy Patna-Ara road for several hours. The bandh drew flak from the JD(U)-BJP government. State minister and BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav said, "The behaviour of RJD activists reminded everybody of the lawlessness that prevail in the state whenever the party has been in power." JD(U) spokesman Neeraj Kumar accused the RJD of being "in cahoots with the sand-mining mafia" and questioned the rationale behind calling a bandh "despite an announcement made by the Chief Secretary yesterday that sand mining will continue, for the time being, as per old provisions". RJD national vice-president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, however, said the chief secretary's announcement was just an eyewash. "The Patna High Court had categorically directed the state government, after staying its policy, to allow sand mining as per unamended provisions," he said. RJD supremo Lalu Prasad remained conspicuous by his absence at the demonstrations staged by his party.

Bihar bandh: Normal life hit, over 1,000 RJD supporters held

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