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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Expertise Group CEO Ashif Karnire meets PM Modi in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made an important visit to Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the strong bonds between the two nations. As part of his diplomatic outreach, PM Modi engaged with prominent Indian business leaders based in the Kingdom, acknowledging their pivotal role in fostering economic growth and bilateral cooperation.
Among the key participants at the high-level meeting were Ashif Karnire, Chief Executive Officer of Expertise Group, and Anshif Karnire, Chief Strategy Officer, who met Prime Minister Modi during his visit. Their presence underscored the dynamic entrepreneurial contributions of the Indian diaspora to Saudi Arabia’s evolving economic landscape.
Other notable Indian business leaders in attendance included Yusuf Ali, Managing Director of Lulu Hypermarket, and Alisha Moopen, Group CEO of Aster Healthcare both represent influential enterprises that have played integral roles in the Kingdom's development across retail and healthcare sectors.
During the discussions, the leaders explored the significant contributions of the Indian community to Saudi Arabia, acknowledging their influential roles in the local economy.
