Jitan Ram Manjhi
Jitan Ram Manjhi is a former Chief Minister of Bihar and the founder of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM). He has been a significant player in Bihar's political landscape, representing the interests of marginalized communities and often aligning with various political coalitions.
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Jitan Ram Manjhi briefly took over charge from Nitish Kumar after JD(U)'s poor performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
end of an era? from 10-time cm to rajya sabha, nitish kumar’s move reshapes bihar’s political equation | Patna News
India· 2026-03-05
Jitan Ram Manjhi is mentioned as a union minister who congratulated Tej Pratap Yadav on the alleged birth of a child.
'Reject this’: Tej Pratap Yadav rubbishes child rumours, says no link with woman named in past Facebook post | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-08
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi demanded Bharat Ratna for Nitish, asserting that he is a leader who has provided exemplary governance.
‘Undoubtedly a ratna’:RJD takes jibe at Nitish Kumar amid Bharat Ratna push; questions merit | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-11
Jitan Ram Manjhi met Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan to discuss matters related to the formation of the new govt.
Bihar election results: Nitish set to take oath as CM for tenth time on Nov 20; last cabinet meet today | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-11-17
Jitan Ram Manjhi openly declared unwavering support for PM Modi and the NDA alliance.
Bihar election results 2025: 5 reasons behind NDA's historic win | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-14Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi covered several districts by helicopter.
Helicopter armada touches down after 450-sortie blitz | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-10
Jitan Ram Manjhi is leading HAM (Secular) and contesting all six of its constituencies in the Bihar elections.
Smaller parties have flexed muscle, but will they be able to deliver on Tuesday? | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-10
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was part of the NDA manifesto release.
Aseembly polls: NDA promises 1cr jobs to youth, infra boost in Bihar; New cities, airports in NDA's Bihar vision | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-01
Jitan Ram Manjhi is a Union minister who was present at the NDA's manifesto launch.
'Should release sorry patra': Tejashwi Yadav, Congress tear into NDA's Bihar manifesto; mock press event | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-31
Jitan Ram Manjhi is a Union minister who attended the NDA manifesto unveiling.
One crore govt jobs & more: NDA releases manifesto for Bihar polls; key promises in ‘Sankalp Patra’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-31
Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM was allotted only six seats in the NDA seat-sharing deal.
Bihar Elections 2025: Why Chirag Paswan is already a winner - even before first vote is cast | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-18
Jitan Ram Manjhi has also made it clear that he will field his party candidates from at least two seats.
‘Nothing is well in NDA’: BJP bets big on Chirag, again; Bihar allies in a tizzy | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-15
Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed dissatisfaction with the seat-sharing arrangement, stating it had weakened the morale of the workers.
NDA mood check for Bihar polls: Chirag Paswan, Upendra Kushwaha upbeat; Jitan Ram Manjhi’s post raises eyebrows | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-14Jitan Ram Manjhi's party will contest six seats in the Bihar assembly polls.
Bihar polls: Lalu jumps gun amid bickering over seat sharing deal in INDIA bloc; distributes tickets to RJD leaders | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-14
Jitan Ram Manjhi is the union minister and leader of Hindustani Awam Morcha (S).
Bihar polls: BJP and JD(U) get 101 seats each, Chirag 29, Manjhi and Kushwaha 6 each | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-12
Jitan Ram Manjhi warned that the NDA had undervalued his party's contribution in the seat-sharing announcement.
Bihar polls: 'Undervalued' by NDA, HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi warns of 'repercussions' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-12
Manjhi’s recent post on X, quoting Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’s Rashmirathi to vent his displeasure over the NDA’s seat-sharing talks.
Bihar elections 2025: NDA seat-sharing talks - is BJP in a bind after 2024 Lok Sabha majority miss? | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-09
Jitan Ram Manjhi invoked Dinkar’s poetry in a cryptic post on X, seemingly expressing his disappointment with NDA seat-sharing talks.
Bihar polls: Jitan Ram Manjhi takes poetic dig at BJP over seat-sharing; invokes Dinkar’s 'Rashmirathi' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-08
Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha represents Musahar Dalits, a smaller but locally pivotal force.
Bihar elections 2025: Castes, coalitions, and calculations - how numbers stack up | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-06
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi praised the NDA government in Bihar while commenting on the youth's dance.
'Hum Modi ji ko nachaate hain': Tejashwi Yadav makes dance reel with Bihar youth - watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-02Jitan Ram Manjhi branded Chirag Paswan as 'politically immature'.
PK-Chirag deal? Pappu Yadav 'connects dots'; asks Prashant Kishore to name CM face | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-27
Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed concern over internal tensions within the NDA alliance.
'Ashamed to support Bihar govt': Chirag Paswan flays NDA ally Nitish Kumar over rising crime; 'can't keep Biharis safe' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-26
Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi urged the opposition to reconsider the bill, highlighting Yadav’s past statements.
Amit Shah recalls 2013 Lalu Yadav statement, says PM Modi fulfilled his wish on Waqf Law | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-02
Jitan Ram Manjhi targeted the Waqf protesters and used objectionable words for them.
Waqf divide in Bihar NDA? Catch-22 situation for BJP and allies | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-26Ex-Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi stated that the PM works in favour of all Indians irrespective of religion.
BJP plans 'Saugat-e-Modi' for minority festivities, opposition calls it poll gimmick | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-25
Jitan Ram Manjhi is a Union minister who expressed support for Nishant's entry into politics.
Nitish Kumar's son Nishant can save JD(U) by joining politics: Tejashwi Yadav | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-02-23
