Special Category Status: Why TDP and JD(U) want it for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar and why it’s important

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While the word around the corridors of power suggest that the allies will demand the Speaker post to insulate themselves from defections and splits in the fure future, there’s also word that Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) and Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP might raise their demands for a Special Category Status again. Incidentally, Jairam...

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Modi 3.0: RJD’s Manoj Jha on Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan Playing Kingmakers | Bihar’s Expectations
RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha extended his best wishes to Narendra Modi while addressing the media in Delhi. He emphasised the role of Bihar's leaders as kingmakers and expressed expectations from them. Jha advocated for granting special category status and a special package to Bihar. Additionally, he called for a caste census to be conducted nationwide. #pmmodioathceremony #ManojKumarJha #RJD #NitishKumar #ChiragPaswan #ModiCabinet #INDIA #JairamRamesh #RahulGandhi #AICC #pmmodinewcabinetlist #pmmodilive #pmmodispeech #pmmodinewcabinet #modiceremony #modioathceremonylive #modioathlive #oathceremonylive #cabinetminister #newcabinetministers #narendramodilive #ndagovernment #modiswearingin #pmmodioathceremonylive #narendramodioathtakingceremony ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.102~

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Andhra Pradesh

State in southern India
The Supreme Court has ruled that existing laws in a state will remain applicable in a newly formed state unless modified by the new state. It stated that..
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Pollsters faced significant challenges and inaccuracies during the 2024 elections in India and the United States. Despite predictions for the BJP and NDA, actual..
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Janata Dal (United)

Political party in India
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United (JDU) Chief Nitish Kumar responded with "folded hands" to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's..
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JDU criticises protests against rendition of Mahatma Gandhi's bhajan 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' by folk singer Devi in Patna, sparked by objections to the line..
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Bihar

State in Eastern India
Back when late veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav made..
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In 2024, Congress saw a mix of gains and setbacks. It increased its Lok Sabha seats to 99, aiding the INDIA bloc's challenge to the BJP, which retained power..
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Protests intensify across Bihar demanding cancellation of BPSC prelims, alleging corruption. Demonstrators halt trains and block roads, with political parties..
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Chirag Paswan, an NDA ally, criticized lathicharge and water cannons used on students protesting in Patna over alleged BPSC exam irregularities. He urged Bihar's..
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Jairam Ramesh

Indian politician
The Congress criticized the BJP over the popcorn tax and highlighted concerning economic issues. Jairam Ramesh emphasized the need for government focus on..
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Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised the BJP-led government's decision to conduct former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites at Nigambodh..
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Nitish Kumar

Chief Minister of Bihar since 2015
RJD MLA Bhai Birendra indicated that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar would be welcomed if he left the BJP alliance, emphasizing the fluid nature of political alliances...
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Naveen Patnaik, BJD chief, has given a reserved response regarding Union Minister Giriraj Singh's proposal for awarding Bharat Ratna to him and Bihar's Nitish..
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Indian National Congress

Indian political party
Chhattisgarh government forms an 11-member SIT to investigate journalist Mukesh Chandrakar's murder. His body was found in a septic tank at contractor Suresh..
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Authorities in Chhattisgarh have sealed the bank accounts and seized the illegally possessed land of Congress leader Suresh Chandrakar in connection with the..
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Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Chhattisgarh Congress minister Kawasi Lakhma on January 3 over his alleged involvement in a liquor scam. Searches..
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Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was honored with a 'Bhog' ceremony for the 'Akhand Path' at his residence, attended by several dignitaries including..
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The NSUI has written to PM Modi, urging him to name Delhi University's new college after former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh rather than Veer Savarkar. They highlight..
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Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu's family firm Heritage Foods Ltd clarifies that 82% of his wealth, worth Rs 931 crore, is due to his wife’s shareholding..
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The government is in the process of selecting a site for a memorial dedicated to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, consulting with his family to finalize the..
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