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Jitan Ram Manjhi
Jitan Ram Manjhi is an Indian politician and a prominent Dalit leader from Bihar. He briefly served as the 23rd Chief Minister of Bihar from May 2014 to February 2015. Known for his humble background
...Read more- Bihar's strong mandate for BJP insulates it against Nitish pulling a Nitish
BJP has won a solid 89 seats in the 243-member assembly, its second best performance after 2010. The JD(U) came a close second with 85 seats.
- 'We have no complaints': HAM President Jitan Ram Manjhi after NDA finalises seat sharing for Bihar elections
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced its long-awaited seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 2025.
- Bihar elections: BJP leaders huddle at JP Nadda's residence amid seat-sharing tussle
The meeting, attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior BJP leaders from Bihar, primarily focused on finalizing seat-sharing arrangements.
- Begging for respectable share for HAM in NDA, not making claim: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Manjhi made the remark in response to queries from journalists about a statement he had made in his Lok Sabha constituency of Gaya the previous day.
- Bihar polls will be fought under leadership of Nitish: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Manjhi also said he would "welcome" entry into politics of the chief minister's son Nishant, whom he called "young" and "capable"
- Champai Soren joins BJP: 5 ex-CMs who rebelled and paid the price
With his switch, ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections expected to be held later this year, Soren joins a long list of former CMs who rebelled against their own party
- 'Champai da, you are a tiger, welcome to NDA family': Jitan Manjhi amid Jharkhand crisis
Champai Soren says he was 'insulted' during his tenure and till the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly polls, “all options are open for him”.
- Bihar's Jitan Ram Manjhi finds 'conspiracy' theory in incidents of bridge collapse in state
The state has been witness to several mishaps involving bridges, large and small, constructed over rivers and other water bodies.
- Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in first phase
Bihar Lok Sabha Polls 2024: In Bihar, the stakes rise as it becomes a crucial battleground, hosting electoral contests in four constituencies—Aurangabad, Gaya, Jamui, and Nawada—on April 19. With its 40 Lok Sabha seats, the state is poised to participate in all phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- Mahagathbandhan govt in Bihar won't remain intact: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Speaking to reporters, Manjhi claimed that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's statement on dynasty politics was aimed at his allies Congress and RJD.
