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RJD’s Sunil Singh files nomination for Bihar Council polls, confident of victory

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Patna, June 8 (IANS) The suspense over the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) candidate for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections ended on Monday, with the party once again fielding senior leader Sunil Kumar Singh.

He filed his nomination papers on the final day of the process and is poised to enter the Legislative Council for a second consecutive term.

According to party sources, Sunil Singh had emerged as the frontrunner for the nomination well before the official announcement and had reportedly been asked to keep his documents ready.

Based on the current strength of MLAs in the Bihar Assembly, the RJD is considered to have one assured seat in the election. A candidate requires 25 votes to secure victory in the Legislative Council polls, making Sunil Singh’s return to the Upper House highly likely.

Speaking to the media after filing his nomination, Sunil Singh said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve again and expressed confidence about his victory.

Sunil Singh is regarded as one of the closest associates of the family of RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi.

He is often referred to as Rabri Devi’s foster brother. He was first elected to the Legislative Council in 2020 after being nominated by the party leadership.

This time, the contest for the RJD nomination was reportedly between Sunil Singh and senior party leader Shivchandra Ram.

Ultimately, the party leadership decided to repose its faith in Sunil Singh.

Known for his outspoken style in the Bihar Legislative Council, Sunil Singh has frequently made headlines for his sharp exchanges with members of the ruling alliance.

His assertive interventions have also led to controversy in the past. He was once disqualified from the Council following allegations that he had mimicked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during House proceedings.

However, after approaching the court, he secured relief, and his membership was subsequently restored.

–IANS

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US, allies push civilian path for Sudan

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Washington, June 8 (IANS) The United States and a coalition of Western, African and international organisations on Monday backed the launch of a Sudanese-led political dialogue within weeks, arguing that only a civilian transition can end Sudan’s devastating civil war and restore stability to the country.

In a joint statement issued after the consultations in Addis Ababa, the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN) and other partners said they remained united in their belief that “there can be no military solution to this crisis” and called for an inclusive political process reflecting “the aspirations of the Sudanese people”.

The statement followed consultations held by the Quintet — the AU, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), League of Arab States, EU and UN — with Sudanese political stakeholders from June 3-5 in Ethiopia’s capital.

The countries and organisations reaffirmed their commitment to “a peaceful, democratic, and stable future” for Sudan and to preserving the country’s “sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity”.

They also voiced alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation.

“We express deep concern over the devastating humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict, where millions face displacement, acute food insecurity, and limited access to basic services, while attacks on civilians and infrastructure persist,” the statement said.

The signatories stressed that “the protection of civilians must remain central” and reiterated “the urgent need for a humanitarian truce, leading to a permanent ceasefire”.

The joint statement welcomed outcomes from the Berlin Conference on Sudan held on April 15, including the adoption of the “Berlin Principles for Sudan” and a civilian stakeholders’ declaration calling for an end to the war and the launch of a Sudanese-owned political process.

According to the statement, those initiatives helped strengthen international coordination and support for “a civilian-led path towards a durable peaceful settlement”.

The group said advancing a civilian track must remain central to efforts to end the conflict and establish a democratic transition.

It supported “a swift and time-bound civilian track that leads to a civilian-led transition” and said progress would be assessed against agreed benchmarks.

The statement also warned that “appropriate measures will be considered by the international community against those who seek to undermine the civilian transition process”.

The international partners endorsed plans by the Quintet to begin “in the coming few weeks” a comprehensive civilian-led dialogue process involving a broad spectrum of Sudanese political and civil actors.

The proposed dialogue would include representatives of civil society, women’s groups, youth organisations and stakeholders reflecting Sudan’s geographic and social diversity. The process, the statement said, should be transparent, credible and free from coercion.

The signatories said they hoped the dialogue could be concluded “ideally within six months” and lead to “a clear pathway toward a transition process to an independent civilian-led government, grounded in legitimacy, accountability, and respect for human rights”.

They described the establishment of such a government as “indispensable to ensuring a durable end to the conflict”.

–IANS

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