With Lok Sabha elections 2019 on mind, Amit Shah to meet Nitish Kumar tomorrow
6 years, 8 months ago

With Lok Sabha elections 2019 on mind, Amit Shah to meet Nitish Kumar tomorrow

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will meet Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah first over breakfast and then over dinner on Thursday, said BJP state president Nityanand Rai to news agency ANI. It is pertinent to mention here that since a long time JDU is saying that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will play a big brother role in the state during the Lok Sabha elections 2019. Catch all the latest news about Indian politics HERE The BJP on Monday rejected its ally's contention of playing the role of a big brother and that CM Nitish Kumar will be the NDA face in Bihar during the 2019 general elections. Catch all the latest news about Lok Sabha elections 2019 HERE Meanwhile, BJP leaders played down the JDU's reported differences with their party over a host of issues.

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'Bihar Ki Maang, Sun Liye Nishant': Clamour Grows In JD(U) Over Nitish's Son Entry Into Bihar Politics
1 week, 2 days ago

'Bihar Ki Maang, Sun Liye Nishant': Clamour Grows In JD(U) Over Nitish's Son Entry Into Bihar Politics

ABP News  

With months to go for assembly elections, the political temperature is rising in Bihar over the possible entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar. #WATCH | Bihar | JDU supporters put up a poster outside the party office in Patna in support of CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar. The posters read 'Bihar ki maang, sun liye …

Breaking News: Tejashwi Yadav Targets Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Elections
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Breaking News: Tejashwi Yadav Targets Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Elections

ABP News  

In Bihar, political tensions are escalating as the state prepares for the upcoming assembly elections later this year. Tejashwi Yadav has made it clear that the future of JD hinges on the political involvement of Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar. Despite Tejashwi’s soft stance on the matter, he continues to criticize JD and Nitish Kumar for their lack of vision …

Nitish Kumar may lead NDA in Bihar polls, seat-sharing after survey: Sources
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Nitish Kumar may lead NDA in Bihar polls, seat-sharing after survey: Sources

India Today  

With the politics around the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls heating up, the BJP has reaffirmed that Nitish Kumar will lead the NDA in the upcoming elections, brushing aside any speculations around the ruling alliance's chief ministerial face, sources told India Today TV. The NDA alliance partners in Bihar include the BJP, Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal, Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party, …

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant backs JDU for better performance in Bihar polls, stays mum on his political entry
1 month ago

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant backs JDU for better performance in Bihar polls, stays mum on his political entry

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant backs JDU for better performance in Bihar polls, stays mum on his political entry Nishant Kumar's brief yet striking appearance has further fueled curiosity about his future political role, though he left the question unanswered. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the Janata Dal would improve its performance in …

Speculations on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant's political entry dismissed by JD(U)
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speculations on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant's political entry dismissed by JD(U)

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Senior JD leader and party spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday dismissed rumors about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, joining active politics, terming them baseless and misleading. "The talk about his son entering politics is just a baseless rumor circulating in political circles," Neeraj said, emphasizing that neither Nitish Kumar nor Nishant had expressed any interest in …

Critical of dynasty politics, Nitish Kumar to now welcome son into JDU? Nishant likely to join politics after Holi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Critical of dynasty politics, Nitish Kumar to now welcome son into JDU? Nishant likely to join politics after Holi

Live Mint  

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar who has time and again taken swipe at his opponents over dynasty politics may just induct his son, Nishant, into the party. According to a report, persons privy to the developments have said that Nishant Kumar is likely to join politics after Holi as ‘he seems to be ready’. Reports suggest …

Post Amit Shah’s cryptic remark over CM face in 2025, Bihar BJP leaders shower praise on Nitish Kumar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Post Amit Shah’s cryptic remark over CM face in 2025, Bihar BJP leaders shower praise on Nitish Kumar

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s cryptic statement on Janata Dal president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with regards to the face of the NDA in 2025 in Bihar has forced Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Bihar to shower praise on Mr. Kumar. After Mr. Shah’s statement, Mr. Kumar did not attend the two-day Bihar Business Connect 2024 programme citing …

Bihar Assembly Polls: JDU sparks speculation with poster featuring Nitish Kumar and PM Modi together
3 months ago

Bihar Assembly Polls: JDU sparks speculation with poster featuring Nitish Kumar and PM Modi together

India TV News  

Two days after the release of the poster with the slogan "Jab baat Bihar ki ho, naam sirf Nitish Kumar ka ho", the Janata Dal-United has now posted a new poster on its official X handle, featuring Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Two days ago, BJP leader and Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said …

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)
3 months, 1 week ago

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)

New Indian Express  

PATNA: The JD on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls. JD leader and minister Ratnesh Sada said, “Only Nitish Kumar and nobody else will become the CM after the polls.” Another JD leader and Education Minister Sunil Kumar was equally …

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’
8 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 …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JDU National Executive meet
8 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 …

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi to attend JD-U’s national executive meet on Saturday
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi to attend JD-U’s national executive meet on Saturday

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister and Janata Dal president Nitish Kumar on Friday departed for Delhi to attend the national executive meeting of the party, scheduled for Saturday. A senior party leader said that Kumar will also meet party MPs both from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha before the national executive meeting. The party’s old demand from the Centre for …

Exclusive: JDU leader claims Nitish Kumar offered PM post by INDIA, Congress denies
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: JDU leader claims Nitish Kumar offered PM post by INDIA, Congress denies

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar was offered the prime ministerial post by the Opposition INDIA bloc in a bid to bring him into the alliance, but he declined the offer, party leader KC Tyagi said in an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak/India Today TV on Saturday. "Nitish Kumar got an offer from the INDIA bloc to …

NDA meet today: Modi, Naidu and Nitish to present list of supporting MPs to President. Top 10 updates
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NDA meet today: Modi, Naidu and Nitish to present list of supporting MPs to President. Top 10 updates

Live Mint  

The newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance are set to elect Narendra Modi as their leader on Friday, clearing the path for him to be sworn in prime minister for a third term. Here are top updates on NDA's key meet today, 1) After Modi is elected the leader of the NDA MPs, senior alliance members including …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Nitish-Naidu write 'Modi is our leader' | ABP News
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Nitish-Naidu write 'Modi is our leader' | ABP News

ABP News  

ABP News: The initial trailer for Modi government 3.0 was unveiled today. A major NDA meeting was held at the Prime Minister's residence, attended by 21 leaders including PM Modi. Among them were Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and TDP President Chandrababu Naidu, who unanimously elected PM Narendra Modi as their leader. The India Alliance is The question now is whether, …

Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu's big hints on supporting Narendra Modi 3.0
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu's big hints on supporting Narendra Modi 3.0

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu, whom the poll pundits are calling the 'kingmakers' after the Bharatiya Janata Party's subpar performance in the Lok Sabha elections, have dropped big hints on supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to form his third government at the Centre. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Nitish Kumar, after …

Election Results 2024: Central Cabinet Meeting begins in PMO | ABP News
9 months, 3 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 …

Amidst speculation over Nitish Kumar's next move, JD-U MLC Khalid Anwar asks who can be a better PM than Kumar
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Amidst speculation over Nitish Kumar's next move, JD-U MLC Khalid Anwar asks who can be a better PM than Kumar

Op India  

Janata Dal-United MLC Dr Khalid Anwar hailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that he is a seasoned politician who understands the country and there is nobody who can be a better Prime Minister than Nitish Kumar. Notably, the NDA alliance, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party, Lok Janshakti Party and Janta Dal, are leading in Bihar, according to …

'Who can be better PM than Nitish Kumar?': JDU leader as BJP falls short of majority but NDA past halfway
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Who can be better PM than Nitish Kumar?': JDU leader as BJP falls short of majority but NDA past halfway

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: As the Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to fall short of the majority mark in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, while the NDA is well above the halfway stage, JDU leader Khalid Anwar on Tuesday put forth the question of Nitish Kumar be projected as the Prime Minister candidate. Amid prospects of Nitish Kumar’s …

Lok Sabha 2024 election results: Top 10 developments at noon
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha 2024 election results: Top 10 developments at noon

The Hindu  

The initial trends show the BJP leading in 235 seats, much less than predicted in exit polls, with the India bloc making big gains, crossing the 200-mark in terms of leads. In Andhra Pradesh, the TDP led by Chandrababu Naidu is ahead, while the BJD appears to be facing a setback in Odisha, with BJP leading in 18 seats. Deeper …

Nitish Meets Modi, Fuels Speculation on Cabinet Berth
9 months, 3 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. …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi holds mega roadshow with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi holds mega roadshow with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a massive roadshow in Patna ahead of fourth phase Lok Sabha elections on Sunday evening. The PM and the Bihar CM campaigned for BJP candidate from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat Ravi Shankar Prasad. BJP eyes to retain Patna Sahib constituency Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat is slated …

Lok Sabha Polls, Phase 3: High-Octane NDA, I.N.D.I.A Campaigns End As 12 States, UTs Set To Undergo Voting On Tuesday
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Polls, Phase 3: High-Octane NDA, I.N.D.I.A Campaigns End As 12 States, UTs Set To Undergo Voting On Tuesday

ABP News  

Ahmedabad/Bengaluru, May 5 The high-octane campaign for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections that saw the BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc fiercely attacking each other on issues like reservations and sexual harassment charges against JD leader Prajwal Revanna concluded on Sunday evening in 92 seats spread over 11 states and Union Territories. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge along with …

Lok Sabha election: Modi freed country from symbols of slavery, says Shah
11 months ago

Lok Sabha election: Modi freed country from symbols of slavery, says Shah

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 2 highlights: Following the first round of voting in the general elections on April 19, the second phase is scheduled for Friday, April 26. Latest election highlights • Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah will arrive in Kerala on Wednesday to join the BJP-led NDA's Lok Sabha election campaign. Wednesday marks the conclusion …

Nitish Kumar predicts ‘4,000 MPs’ for NDA in viral clip. RJD mocks Bihar CM
11 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 shortlists JD(U) candidates for 16 seats in Bihar, many of them are sitting MPs
1 year ago

Nitish shortlists JD(U) candidates for 16 seats in Bihar, many of them are sitting MPs

The Hindu  

With the first phase of the upcoming Lok Sabha election less than a month away, National Democratic Alliance ally, the Janata Dal-United, has shortlisted candidates for its 16 constituencies in Bihar based on seat-sharing within the alliance. Sources in the JD told The Hindu that Mr. Kumar has shortlisted Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Girdhari Yadav, Dileshwar Kamat, Dinesh …

Lok Sabha elections: BJP, Nitish Kumar's JD(U) finalise seat-sharing deal in Bihar
1 year ago

Lok Sabha elections: BJP, Nitish Kumar's JD(U) finalise seat-sharing deal in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will contest on 17 seats in Bihar, while National Democratic Alliance ally Janata Dal will contest on 16 seats, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde announced on Monday. “BJP will contest on 17 seats, JDU on 16 seats, LJP on 5 seats, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha on one seat each.” Tawde was quoted …

Bihar: BJP likely to give 14 seats to Nitish Kumar's JDU, 6 to Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras
1 year ago

Bihar: BJP likely to give 14 seats to Nitish Kumar's JDU, 6 to Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to offer 14 seats to Nitish Kumar-led JDU in Bihar and six among Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras, who once belonged to the same party and later split into two, in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, sources said on Tuesday. We are considering the 17 seats that we have.” NDA …

Nitish Kumar says 'here forever' after meeting PM Modi in Delhi: 'Beech mein do baar...'
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Ahead of trust vote, Nitish to meet Modi, Shah
1 year, 1 month ago

Ahead of trust vote, Nitish to meet Modi, Shah

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, days ahead of the trust vote his new government is seeking in the state assembly on February 12. Bihar’s new deputy chief ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. A senior JD-U functionary …

Nitish Kumar joining NDA: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav claims INDIA alliance is strong
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar joining NDA: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav claims INDIA alliance is strong

Live Mint  

After JD chief Nitish Kumar exited the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar and joined the National Democratic Alliance, outgoing Dy chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday claimed that the opposition bloc INDIA alliance is strong. Calling Nitish Kumar a “tired CM”, the RJD leader said, “Khel abhi shuru hua hai, khel abhi baki hain. Crediting the …

Bihar Politics: JD(U) MLAs to Stay in Patna as Nitish May Switch Sides Tomorrow
1 year, 1 month 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 turmoil: JD(U) to meet on Sunday amid Nitish’s INDIA exit buzz
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar political turmoil: JD(U) to meet on Sunday amid Nitish’s INDIA exit buzz

Hindustan Times  

The political turmoil in Bihar continued on Saturday with all major political parties of the state-- the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal -- continuing parleys with their legislators all along the day. Leaders of the BJP in Bihar gathered to discuss the political situation in the state, amid indications that former ally, chief minister …

Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar
1 year, 1 month ago

Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar

Op India  

Nitish Kumar, the seasoned politician hailing from Bihar, has traversed a remarkable and often unpredictable political journey since his foray into active state politics in 1974. From Janata Dal to Samata Party Nitish Kumar’s political journey from 1989 to 1996 was characterized by another series of strategic moves and political realignments. It was during this period that Nitish Kumar forged …

Bihar Politics Highlights: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav call separate MLA meetings over weekend
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar Politics Highlights: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav call separate MLA meetings over weekend

Hindustan Times  

Bihar politics Highlights: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked yet another political turmoil in Bihar amid rumours of him joining the BJP-led NDA alliance once again. As the rift between the current government in Bihar deepens, both RJD and JD held separate meetings on Thursday night, while BJP state president Samrat Choudhary left for Delhi to hold discussions regarding the …

Is Nitish Kumar planning to quit I.N.D.I.A? Key meetings held in Delhi, Patna
1 year, 2 months ago

Is Nitish Kumar planning to quit I.N.D.I.A? Key meetings held in Delhi, Patna

India TV News  

Bihar Political Twist: Key meetings were held in Delhi and Patna on Thursday as speculations are rife that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may once again switch sides and align with the BJP. In Delhi, Amit Shah held a meeting with party chief JP Nadda, former Bihar deputy ministers Renu Devi, Sushil Modi, Bihar BJP chief Samrat Choudhary and party's General …

Is Nitish Kumar gearing up for another U-turn? BJP, JDU leaders to reach Delhi in same flight
1 year, 2 months ago

Is Nitish Kumar gearing up for another U-turn? BJP, JDU leaders to reach Delhi in same flight

India TV News  

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, political activities in Bihar got momentum with a buzz that something is brewing between the ruling Janata Dal and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. Given the track record of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has taken several U-turns in terms of changing alliances, it seems another twist in his political journey is awaiting ahead …

Uddhav proposes Nitish Kumar as I.N.D.I.A bloc convener to Mamata, Kejriwal and Pawar
1 year, 2 months ago

Uddhav proposes Nitish Kumar as I.N.D.I.A bloc convener to Mamata, Kejriwal and Pawar

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Uddhav Thackeray has placed a proposal to make Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the convenor of the I.N.D.I alliance ahead of Lok Sabha elections this year. The former Maharashtra Chief Minister is holding talks with regional parties of the alliance regarding making Nitish Kumar the convenor of the I.N.D.I bloc. He already held talks with Mamata …

JDU National Executive meet: Nitish Kumar takes over mantle after Lalan Singh steps down as party chief
1 year, 2 months ago

JDU National Executive meet: Nitish Kumar takes over mantle after Lalan Singh steps down as party chief

India TV News  

In a massive development, Lalan Singh stepped down as the national president of the JDU in the national executive meeting in Delhi. Earlier today, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Lalan Singh arrived at Constitution Club in Delhi together for the National Executive meeting on Friday. Significance of JDU meeting Today marked a massive day for the Janata Dal United …

Will Nitish Kumar replace Lalan Singh as JDU chief? Party's key meet today
1 year, 2 months ago

Will Nitish Kumar replace Lalan Singh as JDU chief? Party's key meet today

India Today  

Amid intense speculation about a leadership change in Janata Dal, top leaders of the party, including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will attend a crucial meeting on Friday. Nitish Kumar is likely to remove Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh as the JDU chief, sources have said. If removed as the party chief, Lallan Singh will join the league of …

Nitish Kumar debunks 'internal rift' rumours, calls JDU meet 'an annual affair'
1 year, 2 months ago

Nitish Kumar debunks 'internal rift' rumours, calls JDU meet 'an annual affair'

India Today  

Debunking speculation of an internal rift with the Janata Dal, party's supreme leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that JDU's two-day conclave in Delhi was a "normal" and "annual affair", adding that there was "nothing extraordinary" about it. The Chief Minister's remark came in the backdrop of rumours that his key aide Rajiv Ranjan Singh, better …

Nitish Kumar likely to replace Lalan Singh as JDU chief: Sources
1 year, 3 months ago

Nitish Kumar likely to replace Lalan Singh as JDU chief: Sources

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to remove Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh as the Janata Dal chief, sources have said. According to sources, Nitish Kumar is upset with Lalan Singh over the way he has been functioning and especially his growing proximity with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav. Reports said Nitish …

Nitish Kumar says ‘nothing happening’ in INDIA bloc; BJP takes ‘tukde-tukde’ jibe
1 year, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar says ‘nothing happening’ in INDIA bloc; BJP takes ‘tukde-tukde’ jibe

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday provided the BJP ammunition to attack the INDIA bloc with his remark that the Congress was more interested in elections than the alliance. Speaking in Patna, Kumar claimed "nothing much" was happening in the alliance, a bloc of 28 parties formed to counter the BJP juggernaut in the 2024 general elections. Bihar …

Nitish Kumar would not even think of going with BJP: JDU clarifies 'friendship' with BJP leaders remark
1 year, 5 months ago

Nitish Kumar would not even think of going with BJP: JDU clarifies 'friendship' with BJP leaders remark

India TV News  

Patna: A day after Nitish Kumar talked about his “friendship” with the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking speculations, JDU national president Lalan Singh on Friday said that the saffron party back-stabbed the Bihar Chief Minister and he would “not even think of going with the BJP. Nitish Kumar, during the convocation ceremony of the Mahatma Gandhi Central University …

Lalu meets Nitish Kumar amid talks of seat sharing
1 year, 5 months ago

Lalu meets Nitish Kumar amid talks of seat sharing

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election next year, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad met Janata Dal leader and and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for half an hour at the latter’s official residence here on Thursday. Recently, CM Kumar had gone to the official residence of former Chief Minister and RJD leader Rabri Devi to meet her husband Mr. …

Nitish Kumar will be PM candidate of I.N.D.I. Alliance: JDU leader Maheshwar Hazari
1 year, 6 months ago

Nitish Kumar will be PM candidate of I.N.D.I. Alliance: JDU leader Maheshwar Hazari

Op India  

Maheshwar Hazari, a prominent Janata Dal leader and the deputy speaker of the Bihar Assembly, has said that the opposition I.N.D.I. Alliance would announce the name for the Prime Minister candidate, it is going to be Nitish Kumar’s name”, Bihar’s deputy speaker said. The three meetings convened by the opposition alliance this year did not result in the announcement of …

JD(S) makes U-turn and joins BJP-led NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
1 year, 6 months ago

JD(S) makes U-turn and joins BJP-led NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal patriarch HD Deve Gowda and his son Kumaraswamy met Union Home Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah in Parliament on Thursday, following which JD formally joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday. Notably, earlier in July this year, HD Deve Gowda has ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya …

JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate
1 year, 6 months ago

JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate

The Hindu  

On the eve of the first coordination committee meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance Opposition bloc, the Janata Dal leaders from Bihar projected Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the Prime Ministerial candidate for 2024. After the meeting, the block presidents said Mr. Kumar has asked to strengthen the party at block level to win all 40 Lok Sabha …

Nitish Kumar predicts early Lok Sabha polls, stresses Opposition unity
1 year, 6 months ago

Nitish Kumar predicts early Lok Sabha polls, stresses Opposition unity

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday predicted early Lok Sabha polls, due in 2024. Mr. Kumar was speaking to the media at his home town of Nalanda, a day after the Union Government filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court on the ongoing caste-based survey in Bihar, terming its previous affidavit an “inadvertent error”. While acknowledging the Central …

‘Nitish Kumar is a worthy of PM post…’ JD(U) leader
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Nitish Kumar is a worthy of PM post…’ JD(U) leader

Live Mint  

Nitish Kumar is a worthy candidate for the post of prime minister, the people Hindi heartland feel but he does not aspire for it, JD leader Shravan Kumar said amid the speculations whether Bihar chief minister would be fielding himself for the post. His target is that the INDIA alliance should form the government after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls," …

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