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10:35 AM

Bihar political turmoil: 'CM has not resigned yet,' says LJP (Ram Vilas) Bihar president Raju Tiwari

'The CM has not resigned yet. He is still the CM of mahagathbandhan,' says LJP (Ram Vilas) Bihar president, Raju Tiwari. Speaking further on the political shifts in Bihar, Tiwari said, 'If he (Nitish Kumar) resigns, we will see what happens after that. The role of Chirag Paswan has been clear from the beginning, he believes in the PM of the country. Bihar too will go ahead under his (PM's) leadership.'

10:23 AM

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad arrives at party office in Patna

As political situation in Bihar unfolds,  BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has also arrived at the state party office in Patna for a meeting. Commenting on the current situation Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that 'political turmoil is inevitable in the Mahagathbandhan.' Stating that the national president J P Nadda will visit later today, Giriraj Singh assured that 'BJP is a strong party in Bihar'. 'BJP is not a mute spectator but is seriously monitoring the situation. When the situation becomes clear, BJP will decide on the leadership,' he said.

10:13 AM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to address JD(U) MLAs, likely to resign after that

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to tender his resignation after addressing a meeting of JD(U) MLAs at his official residence today, according to reports. Bihar CM is expected to address the meeting after 10.30 am. Reports suggest soon after that Kumar will stake claim to form a new government with the BJP's support.

9:57 AM

Political shifts in Bihar: BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde arrives at BJP office in Patna

9:32 AM

Bihar BJP MLAs arrive at the party office in Patna for a meeting

Bihar BJP MLAs are gathering to meet at the BJP office in Patna amid reports of Nitish Kumar switching sided ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The Bihar chief minister has sought time to meet the Governor this morning. 'The decision that comes from the top will be implemented. JP Nadda is coming here, We will win all 40 seats," MLA Ram Singh said while heading for part meet in Patna.

8:50 AM

17 people injured, one dead as wood platform collapses at Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi

7 people were injured and one died when a platform, made of wood and iron frame, at a Mata Jagran at Mahant Parisar, Kalkaji Mandir collapsed around midnight on 27-28 January. No permission was granted for holding the event, however, sufficient staff was deployed to maintain law and order, reports say. Around 1500-1600 people had gathered for the religious ceremony. A Crime team visited the spot to further investigate the matter. The condition of all other injured is stable, while a few suffered fractures. Moreover, the Delhi Police has registered a case against the organisers.

8:39 AM

First round of discussions on seat sharing between DMK, Congress to be held today in Chennai

Amid the ongoing developments in INDIA bloc, the first round of discussions on seat sharing between DMK and Congress will be held today at DMK Headquarters in Chennai. Senior Congress leader Mukul Wasnik will discuss with State leaders. Later, Congress leaders are scheduled to meet the DMK Seat Sharing Committee at Anna Arivalayam.

8:27 AM

Cong to shortlist names of Lok Sabha candidates in Chhattisgarh in 10 days, says Sachin Pilot

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) is set to shortlist names of candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in Chhattisgarh within 10 days, Sachin Pilot said. The senior Congress leader said that the announcement of names will be done soon so that they get enough time for campaigning. The Congress' vote share did not decline in the 2023 state assembly polls (compared to the 2018 elections), he claimed. In the 2019 polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won nine of the 11 Lok Sabha seats in the state, while two went to the Congress.

8:05 AM

ASI report on Gyanvapi case: VHP president demands shifting of mosque to another appropriate place

Following the Archaeological Survey of India's report on the Gyanvapi case, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International Working President, Alok Kumar says that 'there is no room of doubt that of a temple' given the evidence that has been collected.

 

The VHP president has demanded that the offering of Sewa Puja to the Shivling found in the Wazukhana area should begin now. He said that the Court must grant permission to the Hindu community for the same. Kumar also urged the Intezamia Committee to take cognisance of the new report and make an offer to 'respectfully' shift the Gyanvapi mosque to another appropriate place. He has asked the committee to handover the original site to the Hindu community.

7:58 AM

Mallikarjun Kharge to launch Uttarakhand's Congress poll campaign from Dehradun

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will address a public meeting today and launch the party's campaign in the state for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Dehradun. "He is going all over the country. We are grateful that he has chosen Uttarakhand to give his call for a change," senior party leader Harish Rawat said. 

7:57 AM

Anurag Thakur takes a jibe over rift in INDIA bloc, says 'see what happens next'

Amid the ongoing crisis within the INDIA bloc, Union Minister Anurag Thakur took a jibe at Congress, saying, 'see what happens next'. The Minister stated that "those who could not do justice with their alliance parties, whose 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan' showed more hatred, had to be scattered." His remarks come on the backdrop of reports that claim Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may switch sides by pulling his party JD(U) out of the 'Mahagathbandhan' today.

7:51 AM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet Guv amid reports of resignation today

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sought time to meet the Governor this morning. Reports suggest that the Bihar CM is likely to tender his resignation today. An official told PTI that the government offices like the secretariat have been asked to remain open on Sunday "in view of hectic activity expected during the day", which may see a new government with the BJP's support.