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Rashtriya Janata Dal: Political party in India
The Rashtriya Janata Dal is an Indian political party, based in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Kerala. The party was founded in 1997 by Lalu Prasad Yadav.

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Tejashwi Yadav's Jibe at Nitish Kumar in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra | Oneindia News [Video]

Tejashwi Yadav's Jibe at Nitish Kumar in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra | Oneindia News

Join us as Tejashwi Yadav, former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader, speaks candidly during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Sasaram. With bold statements on Bihar's political landscape and strategies to..

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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi joined by Tejashwi Yadav, tour Bihar in Jeep Wrangler |Oneindia [Video]

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi joined by Tejashwi Yadav, tour Bihar in Jeep Wrangler |Oneindia

Tejashwi Yadav, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, joined Rahul Gandhi in the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Friday in Sasaram, Bihar. As the yatra approaches its final leg in Bihar before moving into..

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Tejashwi Yadav Dares Nitish Kumar: Explosive Bihar Assembly Showdown | Oneindia News [Video]

Tejashwi Yadav Dares Nitish Kumar: Explosive Bihar Assembly Showdown | Oneindia News

In a fiery session at the Bihar Assembly, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav issued a bold challenge to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, vowing to halt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP in the state. Watch the..

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Nitish Kumar wins floor test with 129 votes; Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP-JDU govt | Oneindia News [Video]

Nitish Kumar wins floor test with 129 votes; Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP-JDU govt | Oneindia News

In a dramatic turn of events, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has emerged victorious in a trust vote held in the state assembly earlier on Monday. Just moments before the crucial vote of confidence,..

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Bihar Floor Test: Motion Filed in Bihar State Assembly for Removal of Speaker | Oneindia News [Video]

Bihar Floor Test: Motion Filed in Bihar State Assembly for Removal of Speaker | Oneindia News

In Patna, just before the Bihar Floor Test, a motion to remove Assembly Speaker and RJD leader Awadh Bihari Choudhary was introduced in the State Assembly. Stay Tuned at Oneindia English for all..

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Bihar Politics| JDU's KC Tyagi Justifies Nitish Kumar’s Exit, Blames RJD-Congress| Oneindia News [Video]

Bihar Politics| JDU's KC Tyagi Justifies Nitish Kumar’s Exit, Blames RJD-Congress| Oneindia News

JD(U) leader KC Tyagi alleges that Congress tried to take leadership of the INDIA alliance through a conspiracy during a December 19 meeting by proposing Mallikarjun Kharge as the PM face, contrary to..

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Bihar Politics| RJD Leader Mrityunjay Tiwari Lambasts Nitish Kumar on Resignation| Oneindia [Video]

Bihar Politics| RJD Leader Mrityunjay Tiwari Lambasts Nitish Kumar on Resignation| Oneindia

After Nitish Kumar's resignation as the CM of Bihar, RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari remarked, 'What was left with him? The public is the master. It observes everything and will demand an account for..

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Bihar Update: Nitish Likely to Resign| BJP Chief JP Nadda in Bihar Today | OneIndia News [Video]

Bihar Update: Nitish Likely to Resign| BJP Chief JP Nadda in Bihar Today | OneIndia News

Bihar undergoes a political transformation as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar contemplates replacing the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the coalition. JD(U) sources..

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Bihar politics: Speculations intensify around Nitish Kumar's return to BJP-led NDA | Oneindia News [Video]

Bihar politics: Speculations intensify around Nitish Kumar's return to BJP-led NDA | Oneindia News

The political landscape in Bihar is undergoing a seismic shift, with speculations rife about JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar making a dramatic return to the BJP-led NDA. As the Bihar..

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Bihar Political Crisis: CM Nitish Kumar to Dump INDI Alliance?| BJP Calls Emergency Meet| Oneindia [Video]

Bihar Political Crisis: CM Nitish Kumar to Dump INDI Alliance?| BJP Calls Emergency Meet| Oneindia

Bihar faces political turmoil as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's alliance with Mahagathbandhan hangs in the balance. Tensions rise amid speculation of a BJP reunion. Nitish Kumar's recent meetings and a..

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Tejashwi Yadav takes back remark on Gujaratis, complaint quashed

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RJD indulged in corrupt practices during its rule in Bihar: Nitish

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Nitish Kumar vows to stay with NDA forever

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'Fictitious uniformity damages diversity': RJD's Manoj Jha on Uniform Civil Code

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'INDIA bloc will fight...': Jharkhand Congress chief as Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' prepares to enter state

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Bihar assembly likely to get new speaker on February 12

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RJD: Unlike BJP, we believe in mandate, not in poaching

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Land for Job scam case: Lalu Yadav arrives at ED office in Patna, RJD supporters hit out at Centre

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RJD chief Lalu Prasad appears before ED in connection with Land for Job scam case

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared in the office of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with alleged Land for Job scam on Monday. RJD alleged..
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PM post nowhere in sight with INDIA, CM chair at risk from RJD

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Back with NDA, no question of going anywhere now: Nitish Kumar

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Tejashwi slams 'visionless, tired' CM, says game has just begun

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Nitish Kumar attends temple beautification function in presence of BJP leader, Tejashwi skips

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BJP demands apology from Lalu's daughter Rohini for 'insulting' Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

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'Nyay Yatra' to enter Bihar on Jan 29; Nitish, Lalu may share stage with Rahul Gandhi

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ED serves fresh summons to RJD chief Lalu Prasad, his son Tejashwi Yadav

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Consensus on Mallikarjun Kharge's name as INDIA chairman

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Nitish Kumar declines post of opposition bloc convener, suggests Lalu's name

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Railways land-for-jobs case: ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family, others

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Land-for-jobs scam: ED files chargesheet against Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti

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