Nitish Kumar

The announcement by the state government is an effort to reach out to financially disadvantaged individuals in unreserved categories, with the intention of garnering their support in the Lok Sabha elections, according to political experts.

The caste-survey, also known as Jati Adharit Ganna, has come at a time when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is demanding a nationwide caste census.

The Bihar CM emphasised that certain individuals who are currently in power at the Centre may have influenced or controlled a few people, possibly leading to actions like the boycott of TV anchors.

Moragoda met Kumar at his official residence in Patna, a statement issued by the Chief Minister Office (CMO) said.

The Bihar chief minister claimed that the BJP-led NDA was rattled by the opposition's unity, and therefore, the Centre has convened later this month a special session of Parliament, the agenda for which has not been revealed.

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has requested all Opposition parties to come together and checkmate the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Sources said the Opposition parties would look to avoid the prickly leadership question as of now and emphasize on building a common ground.

Congress general secretary (organisation) K C venugopal told reporters that the venue and date of the expected meeting will be announced in a day or two.

The Centre promulgated the ordinance on Friday to create a National Capital Civil Service Authority for transfer of IAS and DANICS cadre officers and disciplinary proceedings against them.

Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has been meeting Opposition leaders to strengthen the bloc against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Sharad Pawar, who on Friday revoked his decision to quit as NCP chief, was speaking to reporters in Solapur before heading to Nipani in Karnataka where he will hold a rally for his party candidate in the Assembly polls to be held in the neighbouring state on May 10.

The Bihar CM and JD(U) leader had recently announced that he would travel across the country to unite opposition parties ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year.

The first round of caste survey in Bihar was conducted between January 7 and 21. The second round started on April 15 and was supposed to continue till May 15.

Mohan was released from Saharsa jail on Thursday morning following an amendment in Bihar's prison rules.

Kumar drove to the residence of Rabri Devi, former chief minister and wife of Prasad, late in the evening, hours after the RJD supremo had landed in his home town after a long time.

The meetings come within 12 days of Kumar holding talks with Congress leaders – Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge – in New Delhi.

Nitish Kumar is expected to meet Banerjee around 2 pm at her office in state secretariat 'Nabanna' on that day, they said.

Addressing a joint press conference after the meeting, Kharge said the opposition will together protect the Constitution and democracy and will unitedly give a new direction to the country.

The meeting at Kharge's residence comes amid talks of like-minded opposition parties coming together on a common platform to defeat the BJP in next year's Lok Sabha elections.

The meeting at Kharge's residence comes amid talks of Opposition unity ahead of the 2024 general elections.