BJP, Bihar and Maharashtra

BJP Rules Out 'Bihar Model' Amid Shiv Sena's Push For Shinde As Maharashtra CM—What You Need To Know
In Bihar, the NDA is in power with JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister, even though the BJP holds more seats in the state Assembly. Addressing speculation about adopting a similar model in Maharashtra, BJP spokesperson Prem Shukla rejected the idea, citing the party's robust organisational structure and leadership.
Maharashtra: BJP says no to Bihar formula, firm on Fadnavis
However, despite being the largest party with 132 seats and making Devendra Fadnavis a CM candidate, there's no agreement among alliance partners. The BJP has ruled out replicating the Bihar model, where Nitish Kumar was made CM before elections.
Maharashtra CM-Face Battle: On Shiv Sena's Bihar Gambit, BJP Says No Parallels
As Mahayuti alliance secured a majority in Maharashtra, negotiations within the alliance for the Chief Minister post is going on.
Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...
Amid speculation mounting over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Wednesday that the next chief minister should be from the Shiv Sena. "We fought the election under the leadership of CM Eknath Shinde and I believe that top leaders will also bless
Eknath Shinde won't accept Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minster's post: Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat's remarks today come as the BJP has remained firm on their decision for Devendra Fadnavis to occupy the post of Chief Minister.
BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis as CM: Bihar model doesn’t apply in Maharashtra
Given the decisive results, with the BJP bagging an overwhelming 132 seats, followed by Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41), it is learnt that the BJP leadership in Delhi is not happy with the “pressure tactics” adopted by Shinde supporters to make him Chief Minister again.
Maharashtra CM's Post: Shiv Sena Stands Firm On Shinde, BJP Sticks To Fadnavis
Shiv Sena on Tuesday said that Eknath Shinde should continue as Maharashtra CM following MahaYuti’s landslide victory in the Assembly election.
Bihar: Former chief minister Rabri Devi demands statehood for Mithila region
The state government had recently written to the Centre requesting the grant of classical language status to Maithili ...
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‘Bihar model’ does not apply, can’t ignore Fadnavis’s claim—Athawale on Mahayuti ‘deadlock’
Athawale disagrees with Shinde Sena likening claim to CM’s chair to concession in Bihar, says Mahayuti performed even better ...
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BJP firm on Fadnavis as Chief Minister, Shinde will have to swallow bitter pill
Days after the Mahayuti secured a thumping majority in Maharashtra, the alliance was not able to make a consensus for the ...
Rabri Devi demands separate Mithila State to be carved out of Bihar
Rabri Devi demands separate state for Mithilanchal region in Bihar, highlighting importance of Maithili language and culture.
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Bihar govt grants ‘minister of state’ status to whips of parties
The Bihar government on Wednesday officially granted the status of ‘Minister of State’ to the whips of both Houses of the state legislature — the Assembly and the Council. Rural development minister ...
Bihar Assembly witness ruckus over Waqf Amendment Bill
PATNA: The pre-lunch session of the Bihar Assembly was adjourned on Wednesday when opposition members created a ruckus in the ...
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Bihar template redundant, here’s why BJP must insist on its chief minister in Maharashtra
Unlike to Nitish Kumar in Bihar in 2020 elections, no promise was made to Eknath Shinde by the BJP that he will continue as ...
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Petition against Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’ in Bihar court for controversial remark
A petition was filed on Wednesday before a court in Bihar against Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh “Lalan” who had recently courted controversy with the remark that Muslims were not voting for his JD ...