Reports of trouble in NDA surface as Jitan Ram Manjhi alleges his party wasn't given fair deal
Patna: Signs of unease within the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have begun to emerge, with Union minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi alleging that his party was not given a fair deal in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, the former Bihar chief minister said he had raised concerns about the issue with BJP national president J.P. Nadda and JD(U) working president Sanjay Jha. "My party workers have been feeling sidelined by both the BJP and JD(U)," Manjhi said. However, he added that both Nadda and Jha have assured him that their concerns will be addressed appropriately in the upcoming assembly elections.
According to Manjhi, the HAM was initially promised two Lok Sabha seats and one Rajya Sabha berth. “But out of loyalty to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we accepted what was ultimately given,” he revealed. In the 2024 general elections, HAM was allocated just one seat—Gaya—which Manjhi contested and won.
Looking ahead to the Bihar Assembly elections which is expected to be held during October-November this year, Manjhi said he wanted his party to contest 35-40 seats in the 243 seat-strong assembly.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
