VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Misleading the country’: Jairam Ramesh slams Modi government over caste census delay $1bn, a bride or a breakup: Uganda general’s bizarre ultimatum to Turkey NEW DELHI: Months after a high-stakes assembly election, politics in Bihar is once again heating up following chief minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to resign from the top job for a Rajya Sabha seat.According to reports, Nitish is likely to submit his resignation as CM and vacate his official residence on April 14.Janata Dal (United) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha said that the process of formation of a new government in Bihar will “roll out after April 13.”“I think it will roll out after April 13. But you should speak to those who are in the state government for more details,” Jha said.JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said, “The new chief minister will be elected by legislators of the NDA upon the recommendation of the BJP.”“The BJP has an important role to play in the formation of a new government. It has its own process in these matters. Once it comes forward with its plan, necessary things will follow,” he added.Meanwhile, several BJP leaders, including deputy chief minister Samrat Chaudhary, also turned up at Nitish’s residence. Chaudhary is among the likely names who could replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM.Another BJP leader who turned up at the chief minister’s residence was Lakhendra Paswan, and his visit fuelled speculation in a section of the media that the party may be pushing for the Dalit leader.Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been appointed as the central observer for the election of the leader of the BJP legislature party.‘We need young jansevak’Meanwhile, JD(U) workers put up posters across Patna calling for Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant to take the chief ministerial post.The posters, put up early morning by “Nitish sevaks,” urged Nishant Kumar to step into active politics, describing him as a “youth leader” and calling on him to “come out of the shadows.”“We do not need a bulldozer, nor riots or unrest in Bihar. We need a young jansevak… it is time for him to come out of the shadow,” the posters read.While there is speculation that Nishant Kumar could take up the role of deputy chief minister, no official announcement has been made so far.According to news agency PTI, party sources admitted that there were misgivings among the cadres about the role played by Jha and some other close aides of Nitish in the recent developments.They said, “Yesterday, when the chief minister visited the JD(U) office in Delhi, many party workers insisted that even after he stepped down, the top post should not be given to the BJP. The visuals have been flashed by all media outlets and are, to an extent, reflective of the sentiment prevailing in the party here.”“In Nishant (Nitish Kumar’s son, who recently joined the party), we have a young leader capable enough of stepping into his father’s shoes. We, however, are also aware that our leader is unlikely to push for his son. But, at least, we must insist on all the benefits that the BJP is currently enjoying, which include posts like two deputy CMs, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the crucial Home portfolio,” they added.“The BJP, on its part, has been acting with swagger. Just look at the alacrity with which they nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha, days after we denied him a third consecutive term,” said the JD(U) sources.Tejashwi flags conspiracyMeanwhile, RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav claimed that JD(U) president Nitish Kumar was giving up the post under “pressure” from his own party colleagues, who had been “intimidated or allured” by ally BJP.Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an RJD function, Tejashwi said, “I wager that the deal for removing Nitish Kumar had been struck by some bigwigs in the JD(U) long back. It had not been made public because it would have backfired during the assembly polls.”“It is rubbish to say that Nitish Kumar, who does not enjoy sound physical and mental health, is stepping down out of his own wish. Just recall the visuals from Delhi. The way he was stopped by Sanjay Jha from interacting with the media in the national capital is proof of how much insult and pressure the veteran leader is putting up with,” he alleged.He further said that the JD(U) leaders who are behind this conspiracy have either been allured by the BJP or are living in fear of the ED and the CBI, which have become instruments of the party ruling the Centre.Nitish took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha in a brief ceremony at Parliament House in New Delhi. The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan in his chamber.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried timeless brilliance. I’ll always cherish the interactions I’ve had with her. My condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers. She will continue to inspire generations and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives,” he added.Asha Bhosle’s son Anand Bhosle shared the news of her demise, saying, “She passed away today. Those who wish to pay their last respects can visit her residence tomorrow at 11 am. 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Addressing reporters, he said the pilgrimage would end on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. “The pilgrimage will begin on July 3rd and conclude on Rakshabandhan on August 28th… it will span 57 days. The Pratham Puja will be held on Jyeshtha Purnima,” he said.Registration for the Yatra will open from 15 April and has been made mandatory. Pilgrims aged between 13 and 70 years will be eligible to undertake the journey. Advance registration will be available both online and offline, with facilities set up at more than 550 designated bank branches across the country, including Jammu and Kashmir Bank, State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Yes Bank.Sinha said participation in the pilgrimage has steadily increased in recent years, pointing to improved infrastructure and facilities. To enhance safety, RFID cards will be compulsory for all pilgrims, while group accidental insurance cover has been doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.He also outlined key infrastructure upgrades, including widened tracks along both the Baltal and Nunwan routes, improved bridges, and strengthened disaster response systems with the deployment of mountain rescue teams and security personnel.The pilgrimage will proceed along the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district, with authorities preparing for a large turnout of devotees this year.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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