JD-U remains NDA partner: NitishMay 18th, 2009 PATNA - Putting all speculations to rest, Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday said his party had no intention of joining the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA). Nitish Kumar asserted that the JD-U continues to part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
People voted for development in Bihar : Nitish KumarMay 16th, 2009 PATNA - Congratulating the people of the state for the Janata Dal (United) led NDA's sweeping win in the general elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said people voted for development and peace. Addressing a press conference here, Kumar said the people wanted the development of the state and that is what they voted the NDA back to power.
Nitish reiterates demand for special status for BiharMay 16th, 2009 PATNA - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Saturday said the Congress has been given the mandate by people to rule the country and it should not forget the promise of a special status to his state. 'I am very pleased with the election results.
People are reading too much in Nitish Kumar's demand: BJPMay 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Responding to the demand of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that he will support that coalition which gives 'Special Status' to his state, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that people are reading too much into it. "All I can say is that people are reading too much into it.
Nitish very much in NDA: BJPMay 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was very much part of their National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader said he was willing to support any party that would grant his state a special status. 'Nitish Kumar hasn't asked for anything unusual.
Nitish says whoever gives Bihar special status will get his supportMay 15th, 2009 PATNA - Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar on Friday made it clear that whichever coalition gave his state special status could hope for support from him in forming the next government in the Centre. Speaking at a book release function here, Kumar said that the Prime Minister, Dr.Manmohan Singh, had so far refused to give Bihar a special status.
Paswan terms Nitish's demand for 'Special Status' as 'drama'May 15th, 2009 PATNA - Hours later Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar demanded 'Special Status' for his state, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Chief and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan termed his demand as 'drama'. "Kumar's demand for a special category status is mere drama.
Nitish Kumar needs to clarify 'Special Status' demand: CongressMay 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Responding to the demand of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that he will support that coalition which gives 'Special Status' to his state, the Congress has asked Kumar to clarify what he means by 'Special Status'. "Mr. Nitish Kumar needs to tell us what he means by 'Special Status' for Bihar.
Nitish to back any party over Bihar's special statusMay 15th, 2009 PATNA - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced Friday that the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) would support any party in New Delhi that grants special status to his state for economic development. 'I am clear about extending support to any party or alliance that will grant the special category status to Bihar,' Nitish Kumar told reporters here after the release of the book 'Special Category Status - A Case for Bihar'.
Congress has no culture of sharing power: AdvaniMay 5th, 2009 KARNAL - The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani Tuesday attacked the Congress saying that the party had no culture of sharing power.
Advani again seeks TV debate with Manmohan, SoniaApril 11th, 2009 BHOPAL - Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani Saturday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh or Congress president Sonia Gandhi should have a TV debate with him.
Advani promises zero-tolerance policy on terrorismApril 11th, 2009 RAIPUR - Citing the example of the US, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani said Saturday the party would adopt a 'zero-tolerance policy' on terrorism if voted to power.
United Progressive Alliance no more united, says AdvaniApril 10th, 2009 PATNA - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Friday said with several alliance partners of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) deserting it, his party has an advantage in the general elections.
Advani continues to target Manmohan SinghMarch 28th, 2009 BUXAR - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Lal Krishna Advani on Friday reiterated that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has to seek permission from Congress President Sonia Gandhi before taking a decision.
RJD symbol to blame for Bihar's underdevelopment: AdvaniMarch 7th, 2009 KOLKATA - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani Friday cocked a snook at the Rashtriya Janata Dal's lantern election symbol, saying there was no electricity in Bihar during its stint in power as the party detested bulbs.
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