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Ex-Bihar minister Shyam Rajak quits RJD, says he felt ‘cheated’

In a big blow to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), former Bihar Cabinet minister and RJD national General Secretary Shyam Rajak resigned from the primary membership of the party on Thursday.

Rajak submitted his resignation to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, ending his four-year association with the party.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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RJD to Contest in All Five Divisions of Jharkhand, Says Suresh Paswan

Former Minister Criticizes Nitish Government and Predicts Downfall of NDA Former minister and senior vice president of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Suresh Paswan, announced that the party will field candidates in all five divisions of Jharkhand, with preparations already underway. JAMSHEDPUR – Speaking to media at Jamshedpur Circuit House on Sunday, former minister Suresh Paswan revealed that…

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Bihar's Political Landscape: A Closer Look at 'Modi ka Parivar' and Beyond

In the colorful realm of Indian politics, the battleground of Bihar has witnessed a fascinating exchange of jibes and campaigns. One such instance unfolded when the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Lalu Prasad, aimed a sharp retort at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, triggering the BJP's "Modi ka parivar (Modi's family)" campaign. However, a closer inspection of Bihar's political scenario reveals a different narrative, one where familial ties intertwine seamlessly with political ambitions.

With the recent unveiling of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, it becomes evident that the BJP-led coalition, known for its criticism of dynastic politics, has itself embraced familial legacies. Out of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has fielded 11 candidates hailing from political dynasties.

This revelation prompted the RJD to question the essence of "Modi ka parivar," highlighting the irony of the situation. As spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari remarked, the RJD's stance remains clear: if a lawyer's child can choose to practice law, why should the children of politicians be deprived of following their parents' footsteps?

Among the NDA's contenders from political families, notable names include Ashok Yadav, son of sitting Madhubani MP Hukumdev Narayan Yadav; Sanjay Jaiswal, son of former MP Madan Jaiswal; Sushil Kumar Singh, son of ex-MP Ram Naresh Singh; and Vivek Thakur, son of former MP C P Thakur.

Acknowledging the paradox, a BJP leader conceded that the NDA must tread cautiously on the "parivarvaad" plank, given their own candidates' backgrounds.

Similarly, the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) and the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) also present a roster of candidates with familial ties to politics. Despite initial concerns about nepotism, JD(U) leaders assert that performance will ultimately determine success, hinting at a shift in voter priorities.

The "dynasty quotient" is particularly high in the LJP, with four out of five candidates linked to political families. Chirag Paswan, son of former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, leads the pack, emphasizing that democratic decisions rest in the hands of the electorate.

Meanwhile, the "INDIA bloc," comprising the RJD, Congress, and Left, unveils its own set of political legacies. Lalu's daughters, Misa Bharti and Rohini Acharya, along with other prominent scions, illustrate the depth of familial influence in Bihar's electoral landscape.

As Bihar braces for the electoral showdown, the BJP's "Modi ka parivar" campaign faces scrutiny amidst the backdrop of political familialism. In this vibrant tapestry of democracy, the intertwining threads of family and politics continue to shape the narrative of Bihar's political journey.

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لالو یادو‘ سنگاپور سے واپس۔ سیاسی سرگرمیوں سے دور رہیں گے

لالو پرساد یادو سنگاپور سے واپس آچکے ہیں۔ وہ جاریہ ماہ کے اوائل میں گردہ کا علاج کرانے وہاں گئے تھے تاہم آر جے ڈی سربراہ کچھ عرصہ کے لئے اپنی آبائی ریاست بہار میں سیاسی سرگرمیوں سے دور رہیں گے۔ #MunsifUrdu

پٹنہ: لالو پرساد یادو سنگاپور سے واپس آچکے ہیں۔ وہ جاریہ ماہ کے اوائل میں گردہ کا علاج کرانے وہاں گئے تھے تاہم آر جے ڈی سربراہ کچھ عرصہ کے لئے اپنی آبائی ریاست بہار میں سیاسی سرگرمیوں سے دور رہیں گے۔ ان کی بڑی دختر میسا بھارتی نے یہ واضح کردیا کہ ان کے والد کی صحت ان کے خاندان کی اولین ترجیح اور دیگر معاملات انتظار کرسکتے ہیں۔ لالو پرساد جب بھی دہلی میں ہوتے ہیں وہ اپنی دختر کے مکان میں قیام…

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A more detailed Indian election results.

by u/Greedy-Rate-349

Bharatiya Janata party loses its majority after 10 years and has to depend on allies to form a government which wasn't predicted by any exit polls which were claiming that BJP will alone get over 350 seats and thus the result has been celebrated by the opposition despite its defeat and they also managed to capture many seats on BJP's strongholds specifically in UP

Translations

Bharatiya Janata party - Hindi for Indian people's party

Telugu Desam Party -Telugu for Party of the Telugu Lands

Janata dal United -Hindi for People's party United

Trinamool Congress - Bengali for Grassroots Congress

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - Tamil for Dravidian progressive alliance

Samajwadi party -Hindi for Socialist party

Other parties include a long list as well some major NDA allies were - Lok Janshakti party(Ram Vilas), Shiv Sena, National Congress party, Janata dal (secular), Rashtriya lok dal,Asom Gana Parishad

Other major INDIA parties include- Rashtriya Janata dal Shiv sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Nationalist Congress party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) Communist party of India (Marxist) Communist party of India Communist party of India (Marxist Leninist) Liberation Aam Aadmi party Jammu Kashmir National Conference Jharkhand Mukti Morcha

Also two unaligned Chandrashekhar Azad of the Azad Samajwadi party (Kanshiram) and Pappu Yadav have announced that they will support INDIA bloc.

Parties like JDU and TDP have a history of love hate relationship with NDA and there is speculation that they might jump ship that can topple BJP, however no such news has come forward and we will have to see what comes next

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Bharat Bandh Live Updates Today: Bharat Bandh Today As Opposition, Dalit Groups Protest Top Court's Quota Order

Congress leader Tika Ram Jully, Rajasthan's Leader of the Opposition, has accused the ruling BJP of trying to "weaken" the reservation system.

Bharat Bandh Live Updates Today:  A 'Bharat bandh' to protest the Supreme Court's 'quota within a quota' decision about reservations in state government jobs and colleges for SC and ST candidates was held in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and other states on Wednesday.

Bharat Bandh Live Updates Today: The strike was called by two dozen Dalit and Adivasi groups - including the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti - and backed by political parties, including Bihar's Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Bahujan Samaj Party in Madhya Pradesh.

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Rahul Gandhi's Thali, Chawal, Dal, Sabji Attack On RSS In US

Rahul Gandhi says BJP doesn’t understand that this country is of everyone. Virginia: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party with a veiled reference to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) stating that the ruling party doesn’t understand that the country is for everyone, whereas for them whose headquarters are in Nagpur,…

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This Budget is only for corporate sector: RJD

 Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Tuesday criticised the Central government over the Budget, saying allocating Rs 26, 000 crore to Bihar is not for the common people but for the corporate sector. “This budget is only for the corporate sector. The Finance Minister has not provided any idea of how the Centre would create jobs for unemployed youth. She has not addressed the issues of youth, farmers,…

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BJP Prioritizes Ideology Over National Interest: Opposition Reacts to Lifting Ban on Government Employees in RSS

The recent central government order lifting the long-standing ban on government employees participating in RSS activities has ignited a political firestorm. Ahead of the Budget Session of the Lok Sabha, this move has been met with sharp criticism from opposition parties, while the RSS and BJP have staunchly defended it.

The Controversial Order

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pension issued an order lifting the ban on government employees engaging in RSS activities. This ban, initially imposed in 1966, was deemed “unconstitutional” by the RSS and BJP, who argue that it should never have been implemented.

Silence from Allies

Allies such as the Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Lok Dal have remained silent on the matter. JD(U) national spokesperson K C Tyagi refused to comment, while RLD national spokesperson Mohammad Islam indicated he would discuss the issue within the party before making any statements.

Opposition’s Outcry

The opposition, however, has not held back. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to social media to highlight the order, pointing out the historical context of the ban, which was reinforced in 1966 despite assurances from the RSS after Gandhi’s assassination. Ramesh criticized the government, noting the recent strain in relations between the Modi administration and the RSS.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the order, stating it threatens India’s integrity and unity. He emphasized that the RSS has historically refused to accept the Constitution, national flag, and national anthem, making it incompatible with civil service duties.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed concerns about the potential bias in government agencies, stating that the order allows officials to overtly display their RSS affiliations. She criticized the BJP for prioritizing ideological interests over national interests.

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien voiced his disappointment, while BSP president Mayawati accused the government of appeasing the RSS for political gains, calling the order politically motivated and against national interests.

Defending the Decision

In contrast, the RSS and BJP defended the lifting of the ban. RSS publicity in-charge Sunil Ambekar argued that the Sangh has been a constructive force in nation-building and disaster response, making the ban unjustified. He claimed that the decision strengthens India’s democratic system.

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya echoed these sentiments, calling the original 1966 ban unconstitutional. He highlighted the historical context of the ban following a massive anti-cow-slaughter protest and noted that even Indira Gandhi had considered lifting the ban in 1977 for political support.

Conclusion

As the debate rages on, the central government’s decision to lift the ban on government employees participating in RSS activities continues to polarize political opinions. While the RSS and BJP see it as a correction of historical wrongs, the opposition views it as a dangerous blending of state and ideology that undermines national interests.

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Centre Rules Out Special Status For Bihar, Lalu Yadav's Party Takes A Swipe

The Centre has ruled out any plan to give a special category status to Bihar, a core demand by its key ally, the Janata Dal (United), prompting the Rashtriya Janata Dal to take a swipe at JDU leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Ramprit Mandal, JDU MP from Bihar's Jhanjharpur, had asked the Finance Ministry if the government has a plan to provide special status to Bihar and other most backward states to promote economic growth and industrialisation.

In a written response, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said "case for Special Category Status for Bihar is not made out".

"The Special Category Status for plan assistance was granted in the past by the National Development Council (NDC) to some States that were characterized by a number of features necessitating special consideration. These features included (i) hilly and difficult terrain, (ii) low population density and/or sizeable share of tribal population, (iii) strategic location along borders with neighbouring countries, (iv) economic and infrastructural backwardness and (v) non-viable nature of State finances," the reply stated. "Earlier, the request of Bihar for Special Category Status was considered by an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) which submitted its Report on 30th March, 2012. The IMG came to the finding that based on existing NDC criteria, the case for Special Category Status for Bihar is not made out," it added.

A special status ensures more central support to a backward state to expedite its growth. While the Constitution does not provide for a special status for any state, it was introduced on the recommendations of the Fifth Finance Commission in 1969. Among the states that have received a special status so far are Jammu and Kashmir (now a Union Territory), Noreastern states and hill states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

A state with a special category status gets more funding support from the Central in the Union government's schemes and several concessions in taxes.

A special status for Bihar has been a longstanding demand of the JDU. With the BJP falling short of a majority in this election and tying up with JDU, TDP and other parties to cobble up the magic figure, the Nitish Kumar-led party was expected to push hard for its core demand. The JDU also raised this demand at an all-party meeting before the budget session.

JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said the demand for a special state status for Bihar has been a priority for the JDU. "Bihar should get the status of a special state, this has been the demand of our party since the beginning. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has held big rallies for this demand. If the government feels that there is a problem in doing this, then we have demanded a special package for Bihar," he said, according to a PTI report.

With the Centre making it clear that it has no plan to grant a special status, Bihar's main Opposition RJD has hit out at the JDU, which is ruling the state in alliance with BJP. "Nitish Kumar and JDU leaders must enjoy the fruits of power at the Centre and continue their drama politics on special status," the RJD said in a post on X.

A source in the government said that the Special Category Status issue was first addressed in the National Development Council meeting in 1969. "During this meeting, the D R Gadgil Committee introduced a formula to allocate Central Assistance for state plans in India. Prior to this, there was no specific formula for fund distribution to States, and grants were given on a scheme basis. The Gadgil Formula, approved by the NDC, prioritized special category States such as Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, and Nagaland, ensuring their needs were addressed first from the pool of Central assistance."

The Special Category status concept was introduced by the 5th Finance Commission in 1969 recognising historical disadvantages of certain regions, the source said.

"Until the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the 11 States with Special Category Status benefited from various advantages and incentives. However, following the dissolution of the Planning Commission and the formation of the NITI Aayog in 2014, the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission were implemented, leading to the discontinuation of Gadgil Formula-based grants. Instead, the devolution from the divisible pool to all States was increased from 32% to 42%," the source added.

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This year’s general election in India arguably brought up more questions about the fairness of the electoral process than any other in the country’s history.

For example, in December, a bill was passed in India’s parliament that allowed election commissioners to be appointed by a panel dominated by the executive branch, which many feared would endanger free and fair elections.

And during the campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a string of speeches that were widely seen as Islamophobic, in which he accused the opposition Congress Party of favouring Muslims. The Election Commission failed to adequately enforce the Model Code of Conduct when it came to these comments.

Opposition chief ministers, Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Hemant Soren of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), meanwhile, were arrested on charges of corruption. Both parties claimed the charges were politically motivated.

One of the lessons from the election, however, is that even when there are questions about how free and fair a vote is, opposition parties can dent the dominance of ruling parties.

In India’s election, the opposition presented a united front and stuck to a consistent message reflecting specific issues of voter discontent.

Why caste politics were so important

Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party did not perform as well as expected in the election, suffering major losses in its heartland northern Indian states. Modi began the six-week election campaign saying his party would win more than 400 seats. Ultimately, it was reduced to 240 seats, while the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) won 232 seats.

INDIA had a shaky start to the election. A founding member, the Janata Dal, joined Modi’s coalition earlier this year. INDIA also failed to reach a seat-sharing agreement with another member, Trinamool Congress (TMC), although that party remained part of the alliance.

Yet, as the campaign wore on, the BJP’s attacks on the opposition led to a more united front, focusing particularly on the issue of caste.

Indian society and politics are stratified by its caste system. It has roots in ancient religious texts, which grant symbolic and material rights and privileges to people based on their membership to a particular caste.

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s speeches highlighted a commitment to protecting the Constitution and addressing the issue of caste-based injustice in India. He pledged to undertake a caste census to reveal the extent of disadvantage and concentration of wealth in society.

He also pointed out the government’s centralisation of power, as well as the upper caste-dominated media’s adulation of Modi and its inattention to issues of unemployment and inflation.

Lalu Prasad Yadav, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party, which is also part of the INDIA coalition, warned the BJP intended to change the Constitution to end caste-based affirmative action. Though this was denied by Modi, the allegation seemed to strike a chord with voters.

Caste presented a dilemma for Modi’s Hindu nationalist politics, which valorises upper-caste Hindu practices and behaviours, while relying on support from the lower caste majority to win elections.

The BJP had sought to ameliorate this tension by promoting welfare schemes and accusing the secular opposition of colluding with Muslims to deprive the Hindu lower-caste poor.

In the lead-up to the election, Modi also claimed to have replaced traditional forms of caste stratification with four new castes of welfare “beneficiaries” – women, farmers, the youth and the poor.

In truth, however, the government’s welfare schemes consisted of paltry cash transfers, small loans, food rations and subsidies for private goods like toilets, which sought to compensate for the stagnation of incomes and lack of jobs. Spending on health and education by Modi’s government, which could have transformative effects on society, has languished.

The BJP’s infrastructure-driven economic program has benefited large companies, leading to accusations of crony capitalism. It has also failed to attract substantial foreign investment or grow the manufacturing sector to create more jobs.

Over the past decade – but particularly following the COVID pandemic – India has also become one of the world’s most unequal countries. Women, Dalits, Adivasis and Muslims have fared the worst.

Dalit politicians also grew in prominence

Perhaps the biggest surprise for the BJP were its heavy losses in its heartland state, Uttar Pradesh.

The Samajwadi Party (SP) had previously dominated Uttar Pradesh politics by promoting the interests of particular lower caste “other backward classes”. This tactic, however, generated resentment among other lower castes, which was exploited by the BJP to win power in 2017.

In this election, the SP appears to have fashioned a new, broader caste coalition.

This election also saw new shifts in Dalit politics, the lowest rung of the caste structure in India. In Uttar Pradesh, new Dalit political parties became increasingly prominent, such as the Azad Party led by Chandra Sekhar Azad.

Further south, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) consolidated its status as the largest Dalit party in Tamil Nadu, winning all the seats it contested.

The future of Indian democracy

Indian democracy is not out of the woods yet. Activists, students, political leaders and journalists remain imprisoned.

The Hindu nationalist movement also has a history of inciting communal violence when things do not go its way in the electoral arena.

The Modi government started to extend its media censorship during the election, as well.

There is little to suggest that Modi will temper what many see as authoritarian tendencies, but there is now more resistance, scepticism and political alternatives that will hopefully aid India’s democratic recovery.

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RJD to support Bharat Bandh on Aug 21

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has announced its support for the Bharat Bandh scheduled on August 21 which has been called by the Aarakshan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti.

This bandh call has been given in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling concerning reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav reaches polling booth on wheelchair to cast vote

With the Lok Sabha elections 2024 entering its final few hours on Saturday, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav cast his ballot in Patna in the seventh and the last phase of the voting. Tejashwi Yadav arrived at a polling booth at the Veterinary Ground in Patna accompanied by his brother and former state minister Tej Pratap Yadav. After getting down from the car, Tejashwi Yadav sat in a wheelchair and was escorted by his party workers to the polling booth. Tejashwi Yadav reached the polling booth minutes after his father and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav cast his ballot along with Rabri Devi and Tejashwi’s sister Rohini Acharya. Source link via The Novum Times

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Today's Current Affairs: Lalu Prasad's Daughters in Tough Poll Battles In today's current affairs, we focus on the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar where Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad's two daughters, Misa Bharti and Rohini Acharya, are contesting from challenging seats against BJP rivals. Rohini, making her electoral debut from Saran, is seeking guidance from her father, who won the seat four times. On the other hand, Misa is making her third attempt to win Pataliputra, against Ram Kripal Yadav, Lalu's former aide. Both daughters are facing tough competition, with Rohini depending on her brother Tejashwi Yadav's appeal and her father's influence in Saran, and Misa banking on a Muslim-Yadav-plus pitch to upset the BJP's apple cart in Pataliputra. The battleground is set with an almost evenly-placed social combination, making these poll battles crucial and closely watched. [ad_2] Download Latest Movies in HD Quality Downloading In 15 seconds Scroll Down to End of This Post const downloadBtn = document.getElementById('download-btn'); const timerBtn = document.getElementById('timer-btn'); const downloadLinkBtn = document.getElementById('download-link-btn'); downloadBtn.addEventListener('click', () => downloadBtn.style.display = 'none'; timerBtn.style.display = 'block'; let timeLeft = 15; const timerInterval = setInterval(() => if (timeLeft === 0) clearInterval(timerInterval); timerBtn.style.display = 'none'; downloadLinkBtn.style.display = 'inline-block'; // Add your download functionality here console.log('Download started!'); else timerBtn.textContent = `Downloading In $timeLeft seconds`; timeLeft--; , 1000); ); [ad_1] **1. Who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Saran constituency?** - A. Misa Bharti - B. Rohini Acharya - C. Ram Kripal Yadav - D. Rajiv Pratap Rudy Answer: B. Rohini Acharya **2. What is the constituency of Pataliputra known for?** - A. Lalu Prasad's victory - B. Misa Bharti's electoral debut - C. Ram Kripal Yadav's political career - D. Rajiv Pratap Rudy's defeat Answer: B. Misa Bharti's electoral debut **3. Which community is predominantly present in the Saran constituency?** - A. Muslims - B. Rajputs - C. Yadavs - D. Banias Answer: C. Yadavs **4. Who is the current sitting MP of the Pataliputra constituency?** - A. Ram Kripal Yadav - B. Lalu Prasad Yadav - C. Rajiv Pratap Rudy - D. Tejashwi Yadav Answer: A. Ram Kripal Yadav [ad_2] What are the two tough seats where Lalu Prasad's daughters are contesting in the Lok Sabha elections? Lalu Prasad's daughters, Misa Bharti and Rohini Acharya, are contesting from Saran and Pataliputra constituencies in Bihar against BJP rivals. What is the significance of the Saran constituency for Lalu Prasad's family? The Saran constituency holds significance for Lalu Prasad's family as it is a seat he has won four times in his career and now his daughter Rohini is making her electoral debut from there. How is Misa Bharti's campaign strategy different from her opponent in Pataliputra? Misa Bharti has been targeting PM Modi and her BJP rival equally on the campaign trail in Pataliputra. She claims that the Modi factor is not visible on the ground and promises to provide one crore jobs if her party comes to power. What are the key factors influencing the electoral battle in Pataliputra? In Pataliputra, Misa Bharti is banking on her brother Tejashwi's Muslim-Yadav-plus pitch to upset the BJP's apple cart. The outcome will depend on how the social combination of voters, which is evenly placed, swings before the voting on June 1. [ad_1] Download Movies Now Searching for Latest movies 20 seconds Sorry There is No Latest movies link found due to technical error. Please Try Again Later. function claimAirdrop() document.getElementById('claim-button').style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById('timer-container').style.display = 'block';

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Bihar ED Raids Patna: Subhash Yadav, close to RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, arrested in Patna.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday March 9 arrested Subhash Yadav, a well-known Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and close to Lalu Prasad Yadav, in connection with illegal sand mining activities.

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PM's "140 Crore People" Reply To Lalu Yadav's "Modi Has No Family" Swipe

Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP today launched the "Modi Ka Parivar" campaign to counter Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Yadav's personal attack, in which the veteran leader said the Prime Minister has no family.

"Leaders of the INDI alliance, deeply engrossed in corruption, nepotism and appeasement, are becoming nervous. When I question their 'parivarvad', they say Modi has no family," the Prime Minister said at a rally in Telangana's Adilabad.

"My life is an open book, 140 crore people of the country are my family. Today, crores of daughters, mothers and sisters of the country are Modi's family. Every poor person in the country is my family. Those who have no one belong to Modi and Modi belongs to them," he added.

Top BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party president JP Nadda, added "Modi ka parivar" to their social media handles today.

Addressing a rally of the INDIA Opposition bloc in Patna, Mr Prasad had yesterday hit back at the Prime Minister's charge of dynasty politics against Opposition parties, including RJD. "What can we do if Narendra Modi does not have a family of his own?" he had said. "He keeps bragging about the Ram temple. He is not even a true Hindu. In Hindu tradition, a son must shave his head and beard after the death of his parents. Modi did not do so when his mother died," he had said.

In a message of solidarity, top BJP leaders today added "Modi ka parivar" to their social media handles. The leaders who added the phrase, meaning "Modi's family", to their handles on X include Mr Shah, Mr Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Nitin Gadkari and Anurag Thakur, and veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his Uttarakhand counterpart Pushkar Singh Dhami have also joined in.

The "Modi ka parivar" campaign is on the lines of the "Main bhi chowkidar" drive ahead of the 2019 general election. BJP leaders had then added "Main bhi chowkidar (I am a watchman too)" to their social media handles to counter Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "Chowkidaar chor hai" jab at the Prime Minister.

Mr Yadav's remarks on the Prime Minister yesterday drew a sharp response from BJP leaders in Bihar. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha yesterday described the remarks as "offensive" and "disrespectful". "The language used by Lalu Prasad against our PM shows his mindset. They (RJD) are against Sanatan Dharma and are trying to destroy the centuries-old tradition," he said. "They behave like political jokers. We must stop such forces. What our PM has done for Sanatan Dharma is well-known," he said.