‘No sense’: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on new Parliament building
1 year, 6 months ago

‘No sense’: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on new Parliament building

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday questioned the need for a new Parliament building and alleged that those in power “will change the history of the country.” He also abstained Niti Aayog’s meeting held under Prime Minister Modi on Saturday. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar interacted with media persons after paying respects to Jawahar Lal Nehru on his death anniversary in Patna on Saturday. There was no sense to attend the NITI Aayog meeting today and also the inauguration of the new Parliament building tomorrow,” the Janata Dal-United leader told media persons after paying respects to India’s first prime minister Jawahar Lal Nehru on his death anniversary. The party has also announced that it will observe a day-long fast in Patna on the day to protest the inauguration of the new Parliament building by PM Modi.

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NDA Leaders Meet to Ensure Coordination Ahead of Assembly Elections in Bihar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NDA Leaders Meet to Ensure Coordination Ahead of Assembly Elections in Bihar

The Hindu  

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders met at the official residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to discuss their strategy for the upcoming Assembly election. The NDA leaders agreed to win over 220 seats out of a total 243 in the State Assembly and will fight the election under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

'NDA Committed To Furthering National Progress, Empowering Poor': PM Modi In Meeting With CMs, Deputy CMs
2 months ago

'NDA Committed To Furthering National Progress, Empowering Poor': PM Modi In Meeting With CMs, Deputy CMs

ABP News  

Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is committed to furthering national progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden. The prime minister made the remarks as he chaired a meeting of NDA chief ministers and deputy CMs here, following the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and his ministerial colleagues in Panchkula. …

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India Liberation, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, claimed, that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar skipped the NITI Aayog meeting out of embarrassment over the Centre’s refusal to grant special category status to the State. However, JD leaders were tight-lipped over the absence of Nitish Kumar, the party president, at the NITI Aayog meeting held in …

Nitish skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) L
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) L

New Indian Express  

PATNA: The CPI Liberation, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, has claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar skipped the NITI Aayog meeting out of embarrassment over the Centre's refusal to grant special category status to the state. Mehboob Alam, CPI L leader in the Bihar assembly, said, “I must say that Kumar skipped the meeting out of embarrassment over …

Nirmala Sitharaman calls Mamata Banerjee's 'mic was switched off' claim 'false narrative'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman calls Mamata Banerjee's 'mic was switched off' claim 'false narrative'

Op India  

In a strong rebuttal to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim that her microphone was turned off and she was only given five minutes to speak at a significant Niti Aayog meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused Banerjee of “trying to build a narrative out of falsehood.” The finance minister stated that all chief ministers were given “due …

NITI Aayog meet: PM Modi calls for collective efforts towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NITI Aayog meet: PM Modi calls for collective efforts towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 9th governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog in New Delhi on Saturday, aiming to outline a strategy for making India a developed nation by 2047. Indian economy, which was ranked 10th largest economy in the world in 2014, has risen to become the 5th largest economy by 2024,” a release issued by the …

NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting begins under chairmanship of PM Modi

The Hindu  

Making India a developed nation by 2047 is an ambition of every Indian, and States can play an active role in achieving this aim as they are directly connected with the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on July 27. Mr. Modi is chairing the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog. The Governing Council Meeting is being attended by… …

PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog's meeting amid boycott by opposition states
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog's meeting amid boycott by opposition states

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the ninth NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting on July 27, with a focus on making India a developed nation by 2047. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is set to attend the meeting, said she felt their voices should be raised on a common platform. This year's theme of NITI Aayog's meeting is …

Bihar CM Nitish, key NDA partner, skips NITI Aayog meeting
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar CM Nitish, key NDA partner, skips NITI Aayog meeting

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar did not attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, officials said. The state was represented at the meeting by deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, they said. "This is not the first time that the CM is not attending the NITI Aayog meeting. The council, the apex body …

Amid rumblings in UP BJP, Yogi, both deputy CMs in Delhi for meetings
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid rumblings in UP BJP, Yogi, both deputy CMs in Delhi for meetings

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak on Friday reached New Delhi where they are set to attend various meetings in the backdrop of ongoing rumblings in the state BJP. UP CM Yogi Adityanath Besides attending a NITI Aayog meeting on Friday, Yogi Adityanath will also attend a chief ministers’ conclave being held …

Telangana CM not to attend NITI Aayog meeting
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM not to attend NITI Aayog meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will not be attending the NITI Aayog meeting to be held in Delhi on July 27 in protest against the Centre allegedly hurting the state's rights and not releasing funds due to it, official sources said on Friday. NITI Aayog meeting would be held on 27th under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Boycotts NITI Aayog Meeting
5 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Boycotts NITI Aayog Meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah decides against attending a meeting of NITI Aayog on July 27 while the State leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party urged the Chief Minister to reconsider his decision in the interest of the State. Adding, he said, “We have decided to boycott the NITI Ayog meeting and instead stage a protest.” The Deputy Chief Minister pointed out …

T.N. CM Stalin’s decision to boycott NITI Aayog meeting ‘quite theatrical’: Annamalai
5 months ago

T.N. CM Stalin’s decision to boycott NITI Aayog meeting ‘quite theatrical’: Annamalai

The Hindu  

The decision of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to boycott the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, scheduled to be convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27, on the basis that the Budget did not mention Tamil Nadu by name, is “quite theatrical,” said BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Between 2004 and …

Stalin, Siddaramaiah Among 4 CMs Boycotting PM Modi-Led NITI Aayog Meet To Protest 'Discriminatory' Budget
5 months ago

Stalin, Siddaramaiah Among 4 CMs Boycotting PM Modi-Led NITI Aayog Meet To Protest 'Discriminatory' Budget

ABP News  

NITI Aayog Meeting: Chief Ministers of four states including three ruled by the Congress are set to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27. He said Tamil Nadu has been completely ignored in the Union Budget and to condemn it, he said he will boycott the July 27 NITI Aayog meet …

Karnataka to boycott NITI Aayog meeting chaired by PM, over neglect of state in budget: CM Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

Karnataka to boycott NITI Aayog meeting chaired by PM, over neglect of state in budget: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said his government had decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27, as a mark of protest against the "neglect" of the state’s demands in the Union Budget. Karnataka to boycott NITI Aayog meeting chaired by PM, over neglect of state in budget: CM Siddaramaiah He …

Karnataka to boycott NITI Ayog meeting chaired by PM on July 27 to protest being ‘ignored’ in Budget
5 months ago

Karnataka to boycott NITI Ayog meeting chaired by PM on July 27 to protest being ‘ignored’ in Budget

The Hindu  

Karnataka appears to be entering a fresh round of tussle with the Centre as the Congress-ruled State on July 23 declared that it will boycott the NITI Ayog meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on July 27, accusing the Centre of ignoring its demands in the Union Budget. “We have decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting, …

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’
5 months ago

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’

Hindustan Times  

After the Narendra Modi government decided to rule against the demands to give special status to Bihar, chief minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar issued a cryptic response. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Kumar, whose JD with 12 Lok Sabha MPs is a key ally of the ruling NDA at the Centre, was asked about the Union government's statement …

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee likely to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27
5 months ago

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee likely to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to go to Delhi for three days by the end of this month where she is likely to attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting scheduled on July 27. “There is a high possibility that the Chief Minister will attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting for which the CMs of all …

NITI Aayog and policymaking: Explained
5 months ago

NITI Aayog and policymaking: Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: After having introduced changes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers after the general elections, the National Democratic Alliance-led government on July 16 reconstituted the government think tank NITI Aayog. Prior to this, according to The Hindu Businessline, the NITI Aayog Vice President had served as a member on both the Economic Advisory Council to …

NITI Aayog Reconstituted; 15 Union Ministers Including NDA Allies Become Part
5 months, 1 week ago

NITI Aayog Reconstituted; 15 Union Ministers Including NDA Allies Become Part

News 18  

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government on Tuesday reconstituted the NITI Aayog, with four full-time members and 15 union ministers, including from BJP allies, as either ex-officio members or special invitees. The special invitees in the reconstituted NITI Aayog will be Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Jagat Prakash Nadda, H D Kumaraswamy, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh. Other …

Bihar CM should 'strike', He's In Good Position: Cong. On Spl Status Demand
5 months, 1 week ago

Bihar CM should 'strike', He's In Good Position: Cong. On Spl Status Demand

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday sought to know what Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is doing about the demand for special category status for the state and asserted that "he should strike" as he is in a position to get this done now. The opposition party's remarks come after Bihar ministers claimed that the latest report of NITI Aayog's …

PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair NITI Aayog's ninth Governing Council meeting on July 27, which will discuss the 'Vikshit Bharat@2047' document to make India a developed nation, a senior government official said on July 8. The Council, the apex body of NITI Aayog, includes all State Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories, and several Union Ministers. “Ahead of …

PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM to chair NITI Aayog Governing Council meet on July 27

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair NITI Aayog's ninth Governing Council meeting on July 27, which will discuss the 'Vikshit Bharat@2047' document to make India a developed nation, a senior government official said on Monday. The council, the apex body of NITI Aayog, includes all state chief ministers, lieutenant governors of Union Territories, and several Union ministers. NITI …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JDU National Executive meet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JDU National Executive meet

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister and JD supremo Nitish Kumar will chair his party's National Executive meeting in the national capital on Saturday. The national executive meeting will be attended by party's all MPs, including union Ministers and JD leaders — Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh and Ramnath Thakur and senior leaders from Bihar and other states. On reports that party …

Opposition's dig at Nitish Kumar for missing Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in event
6 months, 1 week ago

Opposition's dig at Nitish Kumar for missing Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in event

India Today  

Janata Dal leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made headlines by skipping the grand swearing-in ceremony of N Chandrababu Naidu as Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister in Vijayawada on Wednesday. The star-studded event saw participation from NDA's top brass, but Nitish's absence prompted speculation about his spin around and the unity within the alliance. RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmad commented on …

Election Results 2024: Central Cabinet Meeting begins in PMO | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Results 2024: Central Cabinet Meeting begins in PMO | ABP News

ABP News  

India alliance is also going to hold a meeting today to keep NDA away from power. The Union Cabinet meeting has started at the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the announcement of Lok Sabha election results, it was confirmed that NDA has got majority for the third consecutive time. Nitish Kumar will meet Amit Shah at 4 pm.the …

Nitish Meets Modi, Fuels Speculation on Cabinet Berth
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Meets Modi, Fuels Speculation on Cabinet Berth

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: On the eve of the Lok Sabha poll results, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The meeting, which discussed the party’s future course of action, was attended by Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Ashwini Vaishnav, and Mansukh Mandaviya, along with national general secretary Vinod Tawde and other national office bearers. …

Nitish Kumar predicts ‘4,000 MPs’ for NDA in viral clip. RJD mocks Bihar CM
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar predicts ‘4,000 MPs’ for NDA in viral clip. RJD mocks Bihar CM

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is being trolled on social media for his latest gaffe, in which he predicted that the National Democratic Alliance will win ‘more than 4,000 seats’. During an NDA rally in Bihar's Nawada, that will vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19, Kumar was heard in the viral video making the …

Nitish Kumar suffered from bad health when he was in alliance with RJD: Ravi Shankar Prasad in Aap Ki Adalat
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar suffered from bad health when he was in alliance with RJD: Ravi Shankar Prasad in Aap Ki Adalat

India TV News  

Aap Ki Adalat: Senior BJP leader and former Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who appeared on the latest episode of Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat show, spoke about the re-return of Nitish Kumar to the National Democratic Alliance and acknowledged that he had given statements against the Bihar Chief Minister in the past. Asked about his earlier remarks that …

Nitish Kumar's ‘will stay with you’ promise at NDA rally. PM Modi chuckles
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar's ‘will stay with you’ promise at NDA rally. PM Modi chuckles

Hindustan Times  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Bihar since the JD rejoined the BJP-led NDA, his old camaraderie with chief minister Nitish Kumar took centre stage. Aurangabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being garlanded by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary and others during the inauguration of foundation stone laying ceremony of various development projects, in …

Bihar floor test: CM Nitish Kumar to seek trust vote with NDA today
10 months, 1 week ago

Bihar floor test: CM Nitish Kumar to seek trust vote with NDA today

India TV News  

Bihar floor test: Ahead of the floor test on Monday, where chief minister Nitish Kumar will have to prove his majority after he ditched the Mahagathbandhan, Hindustani Awam Morcha leader Jitan Ram Manjhi said that all MLAs will be present tomorrow and PM Modi has done a good job by bringing CM Nitish Kumar into his team. A day before …

Nitish Kumar says 'here forever' after meeting PM Modi in Delhi: 'Beech mein do baar...'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar says 'here forever' after meeting PM Modi in Delhi: 'Beech mein do baar...'

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi for the first time after his latest political flip-flop. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Phir wahin rahenge, ab idhar udhar nahi honge,” Kumar claimed, referring to his frequent switchovers between BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the Mahagathbandhan …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to meet PM Modi in Delhi on February 7
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to meet PM Modi in Delhi on February 7

India TV News  

Bihar politics: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to visit Delhi on February 7. Bihar Deputy CMs meet PM Modi Earlier in the day, newly appointed deputy chief ministers of Bihar Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha met Prime Minister Modi in the Parliament complex. Trust vote on February 12 The newly formed NDA government in Bihar, headed by …

Nitish Kumar’s core EBC voters miffed at latest U-turn in Bihar, but root for Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha poll
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar’s core EBC voters miffed at latest U-turn in Bihar, but root for Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha poll

The Hindu  

Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar’s latest U-turn of returning to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Bihar has not gone down well with the members of his core vote bank — the Extremely Backward Classes — but in the run-up to the Lok Sabha election, they unequivocally expressed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA’s return to …

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and reiterated that 'Mahagathbandhan' will continue fighting for social justice in the state and the alliance does not need CM Nitish Kumar for the cause. Governor was shocked and said you came back so quick this time,” said …

Nitish Kumar caved under pressure; don’t need his support: Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar caved under pressure; don’t need his support: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

As his Bharat Jodo Naya Yatra traversed Bihar for the second day on Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said his party did not need the support of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Nitish ji was in a jam and the BJP provided him a back door to escape”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said while addressing an impressive public meeting at …

Bihar News: Nitish Convenes NDA Govt's 1st Cabinet Meet; Rahul's 'Nyay Yatra' In State
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar News: Nitish Convenes NDA Govt's 1st Cabinet Meet; Rahul's 'Nyay Yatra' In State

News 18  

Nitish Kumar Didn’t Pass INDIA’s ‘Ally’ Detector Test: DMK, TMC and RJD Had Warned Congress The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance front was bound by mistrust, more than trust. Bihar News LIVE: Nitish Reaches Secretariat For NDA Govt's 1st Cabinet Meet Bihar CM Nitish Kumar arrives at Patna Secretariat for a Cabinet meeting. Bihar News LIVE: Rahul Attacks BJP As …

Cong's 'Aaya Kumar, Gaya Kumar’ jibe at Nitish after Bihar CM dumps INDIA bloc
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong's 'Aaya Kumar, Gaya Kumar’ jibe at Nitish after Bihar CM dumps INDIA bloc

Hindustan Times  

As Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Bihar on Monday, Congress general Secretary Jairam Ramesh took a jibe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar calling him a ‘girgit’ and saying that despite his betrayal the yatra saw a huge turnout. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh “After Nitish Kumar's betrayal yesterday, the people of Kishanganj, Bihar are giving a great …

Bihar: Nitish Kumar-led NDA govt holds first Cabinet meeting, calls off next week's budget session
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar: Nitish Kumar-led NDA govt holds first Cabinet meeting, calls off next week's budget session

India TV News  

A day after the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Cabinet held its first meeting on Monday. Eight ministers took oath On Sunday evening, besides Nitish Kumar and the two Deputy Chief Ministers, BJP's Prem Kumar, JD leaders Shravan Kumar, Vijendra Yadav, and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Hindustan Awam Morcha leader Santosh Kumar Suman, and …

PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar, says new Bihar govt ‘will leave no stone unturned for development…’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar, says new Bihar govt ‘will leave no stone unturned for development…’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the new BJP-led NDA government in Bihar shortly after Nitish Kumar took oath as the chief minister for the ninth time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar “The NDA government formed in Bihar will leave no stone unturned for the development of the state and to fulfill the aspirations …

Nitish Kumar quits INDIA bloc, joins NDA: Timeline of how things unfolded today
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar quits INDIA bloc, joins NDA: Timeline of how things unfolded today

Hindustan Times  

Nitish Kumar, in yet another flip-flop move, exited the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal on Sunday and staked claim to form a new government in Bihar with his former ally - Bharatiya Janata Party. JD's Nitish Kumar Nitish's exit led to the collapse of the Mahagathbandhan government since they drastically fell short of 45 JD MLAs. …

PM Modi dials Nitish Kumar as he returns to NDA fold, congratulates him
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi dials Nitish Kumar as he returns to NDA fold, congratulates him

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dialled and congratulated Nitish Kumar ahead of his resignation as the Bihar chief minister, as per media reports. Nitish Kumar is most likely to take oath as CM for the ninth time on Sunday but this time, the JD may form government with the new NDA cabinet, according to reports. Over Nitish Kumar's resignation, …

Nitish Kumar's first reaction after resigning as Bihar CM: ‘INDIA bloc not working’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar's first reaction after resigning as Bihar CM: ‘INDIA bloc not working’

Hindustan Times  

Tendering his resignation as the Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar said on Sunday that the decision to dissolve the ‘mahagathbandhan’ government was taken after observing unprecedented conditions in the coalition. Then Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Kumar also alleged that the INDIA bloc he spearheaded to take on the BJP was not doing its bit. He further hinted at forming …

Bihar: Nitish Kumar resigns as CM, to form new govt with BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar: Nitish Kumar resigns as CM, to form new govt with BJP

Op India  

The 18-month ruling coalition between Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress has to come to an end on 28th January when CM Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation to the Governor. Bihar CM and JD president Nitis Kumar meets Governor at Raj Bhavan; tells him – We have decided to sever ties with the mahagathbandhan in the state. …

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet Guv, BJP says ‘no clue’ about CM rejoining NDA
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet Guv, BJP says ‘no clue’ about CM rejoining NDA

Live Mint  

The political turmoil in Bihar, centered on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's departure from the Opposition alliance to take on PM Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and subsequently rejoining the National Democratic Alliance, has seen a surprising twist. Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Samrat Choudhary has refuted speculations about Nitish Kumar rejoining the NDA, that he left in …

Nitish Kumar: A crafty cat with nine lives
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar: A crafty cat with nine lives

New Indian Express  

Switching loyalties comes so naturally to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that, on all these tense occasions, he achieves the outcome efficiently and with aplomb. Nitish had snapped ties with the NDA and formed a government with the Grand Alliance despite getting the 2020 assembly mandate as an NDA member. Sushil Modi had clearly forgotten the events of 2013, when …

Bihar Politics: JD(U) MLAs to Stay in Patna as Nitish May Switch Sides Tomorrow
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar Politics: JD(U) MLAs to Stay in Patna as Nitish May Switch Sides Tomorrow

News 18  

Bihar News: Amid the political upheaval in Bihar over speculation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar breaking the Mahagathbandhan and reuniting with the Bharatiya Janata Party, all the parties in the state corralled their lawmakers for meetings on Saturday. The BJP held a meeting of its state executive council, following which the saffron party reached a consensus with JD over forming …

Bihar political crisis: Mallikarjun Kharge reacts as top JD(U) leaders rush to Nitish Kumar's residence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar political crisis: Mallikarjun Kharge reacts as top JD(U) leaders rush to Nitish Kumar's residence

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said he didn't have any information that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his Janata Dal were breaking away from the INDIA bloc of the Opposition. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. Kharge called Nitish Kumar but he is busy: Jairam Ramesh Meanwhile, addressing a press conference, senior Congress leader …

‘Want Nitish to stay’: Akhilesh Yadav blames Congress for Bihar political crisis
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Want Nitish to stay’: Akhilesh Yadav blames Congress for Bihar political crisis

Live Mint  

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has blamed Congress for the ongoing turmoil in Bihar politics and growing fissures within the INDIA bloc. In an interview with India Today, the Samajwadi Party chief said, "Congress should have come forward. On poll campaigning with Rahul Gandhi for the Lok Sabha election, Akhilesh Yadav said, "only time …

OPINION | NITISH HAMMERS THE LAST NAIL IN THE COFFIN OF 'INDI ALLIANCE’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | NITISH HAMMERS THE LAST NAIL IN THE COFFIN OF 'INDI ALLIANCE’

India TV News  

All eyes are now on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his rejoining NDA seems to be a foregone conclusion. Nearly one and a half years ago, when Lalu Prasad Yadav extended support and made Nitish the chief minister of the hurriedly formed JDU-RJD coalition government, it was also part of a political deal. The deal at that time was …

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