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Now, JD(U) working president calls for party to be renamed ‘Janata Dal-Nitish’

The call follows an alliance partner’s demand to rename Nitish Kumar’s birthplace Bakhtiyarpur as Nitishpur.

Summary by The Hindu
JD(U) leaders propose renaming the party to "Janata Dal-Nitish" to honor Nitish Kumar's contributions to Bihar's progress.

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JD-U plans party renaming: What is behind the move?

The Janata Dal (United) is considering a proposal to rename the party as 'JD(U)-Nitish' to honour its leader Nitish Kumar, a move supported by key aides but criticised by the RJD, which suggests it indicates an impending split within the party.

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Times of IndiaTimes of India
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JD(U) renaming on cards? Leaders back proposal to name party after Nitish

India News: NEW DELHI: The Janata Dal (United) is considering a proposal to rename the more than two-decade-old party as ‘JD(U)-Nitish’, in recognition of its sup.

·India
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The HinduThe Hindu
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Now, JD(U) working president calls for party to be renamed ‘Janata Dal-Nitish’

JD(U) leaders propose renaming the party to "Janata Dal-Nitish" to honor Nitish Kumar's contributions to Bihar's progress.

·Chennai, India
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Dainik BhaskarDainik Bhaskar

Is Nitish Kumar's JDU Splitting in Bihar? Why Did Sanjay Jha Talk About Changing the Party's Name? Read the Inside Story of JDU.

First, read this statement: "The time has come to change the name of JDU to Janata Dal (Nitish)." Sanjay Jha, the party's national executive president, made this statement at the Nitish Samvad program held in Khagaria. Many meanings are being drawn from Sanjay Jha's statement. The most frequent discussion in political circles is whether, like Congress (I), the JDU is also facing the threat of a split. Is there factionalism within the JDU? Is thi…

·Bhopal, India
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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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