Jitan Manjhi

Bihar: Our legislators are with Nitish and JD(U), says Congress

Bihar Congress on Wednesday said while it supported Nitish Kumar, the decision to join the new Bihar government under him if formed after the 20 February trust vote would be taken by the party high command.

Bihar: HC allows Jitan Manjhi to take govt decisions, but wants implementation deferred

The Patna High Court on Wednesday modified its previous order and gave freedom to the Jitan Ram Manjhi government to take decisions but directed that their implementation should be only after 21 February.

Bihar crisis: JD(U) suspends seven ministers ahead of trust vote for supporting Manjhi

Janata Dal(U) in Bihar on Tuesday suspended from its fold seven ministers owing allegiance to chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, ahead of the 20 February trial of strength for him on the floor of the Assembly.

I dare BJP to come clean on its support to Manjhi: Lalu

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad on Monday dared BJP to "come clean" on support to Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in the current political imbroglio in the state.

Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi's rebellion lands Nitish, Lalu in lose-lose situation

Jitan Manjhi's latest moves have landed Nitish in a constitutional pickle. On Sunday, Manjhi even met Nitish's most bitter rival in politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Delhi to make his case.

Nitish Kumar responsible for throwing Bihar into political instability: BJP

The BJP on Sunday attacked Nitish Kumar for pushing Bihar into 'political instability' due to his 'lust for power' and said all options were open for it in the current situation.

Nitish Kumar to meet Bihar Governor on Monday to stake claim to form govt

The newly elected JD(U)LP leader Nitish Kumar was on Sunday given time at 1:30 pm on Monday to meet Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi to stake claim to form the government, highly placed sources in Raj Bhawan said.

Bihar CM Jitan Manjhi meets PM Modi in Delhi, says he won't resign

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, who is in revolt against his party JD(U) and step down from his post, on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi but said no political issues were discussed.

Bihar Assembly Speaker recognises Nitish Kumar as JD(U) leader

In fast paced development, Bihar Assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Chaudhary on Sunday recognised Nitish Kumar as the new leader of JD(U) Legislature Party and Jitan Ram Manjhi as a former head.

JD(U) leaders submit letters to Bihar Governor in support of Nitish Kumar

The fight to finish the battle between Nitish Kumar and Jitan Ram Manjhi camps in Bihar reached a decisive phase on Sunday as a delegation of leaders of JD(U) and its allies submitted letters of support to the Governor's office claiming that Kumar had the backing of 130 MLAs.