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The review also led to the withdrawal of Y-category security cover provided to Tej Pratap, chief of the Janshakti Janta Dal and Lalu Prasad’s elder son.Officials said the decision followed an assessment of security arrangements extended to various VIP protectees across Bihar.Explaining the category that has been withdrawn, an official said, “The Z-plus security comprises a dedicated team of trained personnel equipped with advanced arms.”Despite the downgrade, Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi will continue to receive security support. Their present arrangements include between two and eight BSAP house guards, two bodyguards from the Patna District Force, along with a pilot vehicle and a bulletproof car.The review has not affected all members of the RJD’s first family. The Bihar government has retained the Y-plus security cover provided to Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav.The notification further stated that the existing security arrangements for Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti, Lalu Prasad’s eldest daughter, and Rajshree Yadav, wife of Tejashwi Yadav, will continue unchanged.This comes days after Rabri Devi challenged chief minister Samrat Choudhary to remove her from the government bungalow she has occupied for more than a decade, saying she would not vacate the premises voluntarily.The RJD leader reacted sharply when reporters questioned her about a recent order issued by the state’s building construction department allotting the 10, Circular Road residence in Patna to Dairy and Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram.”Yes, I can see that Samrat Choudhary, who has become the chief minister only recently, is quite excited. Let him get me evicted by force. I am not going to vacate the premises”, said the indignant wife of RJD president Lalu Prasad.Rabri Devi was speaking to journalists at Patna airport after returning from Delhi, where she had travelled to celebrate her grandson’s birthday. Her husband, Lalu Prasad, is understood to have left for Singapore for medical treatment.The former chief minister, who often points out that Choudhary began his political career as a minister in her government, addressed the media from inside her vehicle and appeared visibly upset during the exchange.The bungalow at 10, Circular Road, located close to both Raj Bhavan and the chief minister’s residence, was allotted to the family during a previous Nitish Kumar-led government. Over the years, it has served not only as the residence of the RJD’s first family but also as an important political hub for the opposition party.Several months ago, before Choudhary assumed office as Bihar’s first BJP chief minister, the building construction department issued an order stating that the residence would henceforth be reserved for a deputy chief minister. 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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi-Rodriguez Talks Signal India’s Push For Long-Term Energy Partnership With VenezuelaIndia And UK Deepen Strategic Ties As Yvette Cooper’s Maiden Visit Delivers Key AgreementsRBI Maintains Repo Rate At 5.25%, Flags Inflation Threats And Lowers FY27 Growth Projection To 6.6%’I Like Modi A Lot’: Trump Signals Breakthrough In India-US Trade Negotiations | WatchAllies Drift Apart As I.N.D.I.A Bloc Battles Splits, Exits And Leadership Questions | Watch’DKS Promised Me’: Ramalinga Reddy Quits As Cabinet Row Rocks CongressMessi Event Row Returns: TMC Leader Aroop Biswas’s Brother Arrested On Extortion, Harassment ChargesBJP Drops Two Union Ministers From RS List, Party’s Next Move Keeps Delhi GuessingAbsence Of Chadha & Key BJP Leaders Overshadows Kewal Singh Dhillon’s Appointment Event’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch123PhotostoriesDaily astrological remedies according to your birth dateWorld Environment Day 2026: 5 eco-tourism destinations in India that are saving nature while welcoming travellers7 modern ceiling styles that add value to residential spacesPM Narendra Modi promotes Kalaburgi Roti in Mann ki Baat; here’s why7 ways life has changed for Indian women in the last 20 years5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga Das123Hot PicksRBI policyAkanksha ChaturvediCM VijayRBI foreign investorKCET result 2026UAE salaryNEET UG 2026 re-exam city slipGreater Kailash fireK AnnamalaiTop TrendingCM VijayDelhi Greater Kailash FireRBI MPC Meeting 2026K AnnamalaiMohali Office MurderMamata BanerjeeIndian RupeeTCS Nashik CaseAbhishek BanerjeePawan Kalyan ‘Front half of the car was under a truck’: Michael Clarke reveals terrifying crash after IPL 2026 final IIT Roorkee rejects JEE Advanced 2026 data leak claims, says reports are ‘misleading and factually incorrect’ Govinda-Chunky Panday on Pahlaj Nihalani’s death: ‘Chahe log kitna bhi mere khilaf jaye, Pahlaji ke muh se tarif hi nikalti thi’ PM Modi welcomes AirTrunk’s Rs 3 lakh crore investment plan in India, highlights digital economy push R Ramalinga Reddy NEW DELHI: Upset over being denied the Bengaluru development portfolio that he said was promised to him, senior Congress leader R Ramalinga Reddy on Friday resigned from the Karnataka cabinet just two days after being sworn in as a minister.Announcing his decision in Bengaluru, Reddy said he could not continue in the ministry after chief minister DK Shivakumar allegedly failed to honour an assurance made to him regarding the key portfolio.”The resignation comes at a time when Rahul Gandhi is in town. I cannot work against my conscience, so I am resigning as minister,” said Reddy.According to the veteran Congress leader, Shivakumar had assured him in 2023 that he would be given charge of the Bengaluru development department once he took over as chief minister after two and a half years. Reddy claimed that commitment was not fulfilled when portfolios were allocated following the latest Cabinet expansion.Expressing his disappointment, he said Shivakumar had “done a U-turn” on the earlier understanding.”I have been humiliated time and again, cannot take it anymore,” Reddy said.Despite stepping down from the ministerial post, Reddy made it clear that he would remain with the Congress and continue as an MLA.”I will continue to remain a Congress MLA and remain in Congress,” he said.The senior leader also highlighted his long association with the party, saying he had spent 53 years in the Congress and had no intention of leaving it. “I am not angry, only disappointed,” he said.Reddy further stated that he would not personally hand over his resignation to the chief minister and would instead send it through his personal secretary to the chief minister’s Office.His resignation comes amid reports of dissatisfaction within sections of the Karnataka Congress over the distribution of portfolios in the newly formed ministry.The newly inducted ministers include KH Muniyappa, KJ George, MB Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, Satish Jarkiholi, Krishna Byre Gowda, Priyank Kharge, UT Khader, Eshwara Khandre, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Byrathi Suresh, and Sharan Prakash Patil.On Wednesday, Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as the 34th chief minister of Karnataka at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, marking a significant leadership transition in the state. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was also sworn in as the deputy chief minister.Shivakumar took the oath of office while carrying a copy of the Constitution of India, underscoring the significance of the occasion. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries from across the country.The newly inducted ministers include KH Muniyappa, KJ George, MB Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, Satish Jarkiholi, Krishna Byre Gowda, Priyank Kharge, UT Khader, Eshwara Khandre, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Byrathi Suresh, and Sharan Prakash Patil.On Wednesday, Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as the 34th chief minister of Karnataka at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, marking a significant leadership transition in the state. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was also sworn in as the deputy chief Minister.Shivakumar took the oath of office while carrying a copy of the Constitution of India in a ceremony that was attended by top Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries from across the country. 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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He said the number of supporting MLAs would only increase. However, he clarified that he has not been in touch with any TMC MPs.Bengal leader of opposition and reber TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee said, “I will say only one thing – our numbers will keep on increasing. Absolutely confident. There is no question of (the numbers) dropping. Let’s wait and watch. As far as the number of MLAs is concerned, the numbers will keep increasing…In the last week, I have not spoken to any MP.”He also appealed to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari to take action against BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal, who allegedly protested outside the residence of fellow rebel TMC leader Sandipan Saha.West Bengal assembly’s leader of opposition and expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee said, “Priyanka Tibrewal, BJP candidate who was defeated from Entally AC, protested in front of Sandipan Saha’s house. This is shameful. We filed a case against this incident in New Market PS. We appeal to CM Suvendu Adhikari to never support this kind of act and take action against it.”He further said, “If there was public outrage, was she also a part of the public? What was she doing there? Sandipan Saha’s house does not come under the Entally constituency, but the Chowringhee constituency. By gathering people from outside, they (BJP) did this.”Ritabrata’s claim to the post of leader of the opposition in Bengal has added to the chaos in TMC as party supremo Mamata Banerjee herself conceded defeat from her own Bhabanipur constituency. The setback compounded the TMC’s troubles as the party lost power after 15 years, with the BJP storming to victory in the state for the first time.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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