Nitish dismisses speculation about Manjhi's removal
10 years, 2 months ago

Nitish dismisses speculation about Manjhi's removal

India TV News  

Patna: Senior JD leader Nitish Kumar today dismissed speculation that his going to Delhi was meant to discuss the fate of Bihar CM with party chief Sharad Yadav, RJD and SP leaders. When reporters asked Kumar whether Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi would continue or not, he said “I am nobody to decide this.” He also dismissed speculation of his going to Delhi was meant to discuss the fate of Manjhi with party chief Sharad Yadav, RJD president Lalu Prasad and their SP counterpart Mulayam Singh Yadav. Asked about murmuring in the party on the comment of Manjhi on four rebels after Patna High Court restored their membership in Assembly, Kumar said, “it's not good to speak in different voices while being in party.but such assertions have no impact on the health of JD.” Kumar had handpicked Manjhi to replace him on CM chair after he resigned in May last year following JD's drubbing in the general election. “Sab Kuch Shikhi hamne par na shikhi hoshiyari, sach hai duniya walo main hu anari, Manjhi said using the famous Bollywood song while delivering a speech at a function here.

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JD(U) leader frowns upon buzz around Nitish son
1 week ago

JD(U) leader frowns upon buzz around Nitish son

Hindustan Times  

Patna, JD leader Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha on Monday voiced disapproval of the clamour in the party for bringing Nishant, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, into active politics. JD leader frowns upon buzz around Nitish son Speaking to reporters here, the member of the state legislative council also said that if the 47 years old was handed over …

If NDA Wins Bihar Elections This Year, Will Nitish Kumar Remain CM? Here's What BJP Says
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

If NDA Wins Bihar Elections This Year, Will Nitish Kumar Remain CM? Here's What BJP Says

ABP News  

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will back Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for another term in office and rubbished the speculations that the NDA could push for a new face after the assembly polls due later this year. Speaking to news agency PTI, Choudhary said that the possible entry of Kumar's son Nishant in politics …

Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: BJP backs Nitish Kumar for another term, dismisses leadership change speculations
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: BJP backs Nitish Kumar for another term, dismisses leadership change speculations

India TV News  

Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will continue to support Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for another term in office, dispelling rumours that the National Democratic Alliance might opt for a new leader after the upcoming assembly elections later this year. Choudhary also clarified that the possible entry of Kumar’s son, Nishant, into politics …

‘Helped Nitish twice retain his CM post’: Tejashwi’s retort to CM’s jibe
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Helped Nitish twice retain his CM post’: Tejashwi’s retort to CM’s jibe

The Hindu  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday claimed that he had helped Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar "twice retain his post, preventing the JD from disintegration". The former Deputy Chief Minister was replying to queries about the JD president's outburst inside the assembly on Tuesday where he had told Mr. Yadav, "It was I who helped your father Lalu Prasad, the …

‘You are Brahma’: RJD MP Manoj Jha’s scathing jibe at Nitish Kumar over ‘I made Lalu’ remark
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘You are Brahma’: RJD MP Manoj Jha’s scathing jibe at Nitish Kumar over ‘I made Lalu’ remark

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha MP and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha on Wednesday took a swipe at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, calling him “creator of the universe” and “Brahma.” RJD MP Manoj Jha addresses a press conference at the party office, in Patna. Jha's remarks came a day after Nitish Kumar, in a bitter exchange in the Bihar assembly, took …

Nitish Kumar may switch sides after Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Nitish Kumar may switch sides after Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor

India Today  

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Wednesday claimed that JD president Nitish Kumar will contest the upcoming Assembly polls in Bihar in alliance with the BJP but may switch sides later, with hopes of another term as chief minister. "I challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to declare that Nitish Kumar will be the chief minister …

Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar turned 75 on Monday. Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics But for the first time, the Opposition is making his age and health a political issue with direct and relentless attacks on him. JD-U leaders say there is a lot more left in Nitish Kumar, and so does the BJP, but …

Nitish to be CM again, his son welcome to enter politics: Chirag
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nitish to be CM again, his son welcome to enter politics: Chirag

The Hindu  

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday asserted that Janata Dal president Nitish Kumar will "return as Chief Minister of Bihar" upon the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Assembly elections due later this year. Talking to reporters here, Mr. Paswan said he would "welcome" the entry into politics of Mr. Kumar's son Nishant and slammed …

Breaking News: Tejashwi Slams Nitish Kumar Ahead of Bihar Elections | ABP NEWS
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Breaking News: Tejashwi Slams Nitish Kumar Ahead of Bihar Elections | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

A major political development is unfolding in Bihar as the state prepares for its assembly elections later this year. In a significant move, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet, inducting seven new ministers from BJP's quota. However, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has sharply criticized Nitish Kumar, claiming that this will be the last expansion of the cabinet, referring …

Prashant Kishor's jibe at Nitish: 'Physically tired, mentally retired'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Prashant Kishor's jibe at Nitish: 'Physically tired, mentally retired'

The Hindu  

Claiming that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was "physically tired and mentally retired", political strategist turned activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday asserted that the JD must not win even one seat in the assembly polls due later this year. Mr. Kishor, who hopes his own outfit Jan Suraaj Party will make a splash in the elections, also said he has …

Prashant Kishor's jibe at Nitish: 'Physically tired, mentally retired'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Prashant Kishor's jibe at Nitish: 'Physically tired, mentally retired'

India Today  

Claiming that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was "physically tired and mentally retired", political strategist turned activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday asserted that the JD must not win even one seat in the assembly polls due later this year. Kishor, who hopes his own outfit Jan Suraaj Party will make a splash in the elections, also said he has planned …

Nishant Kumar advocates for Nitish’s CM re-election as speculation grows over his political entry
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Nishant Kumar advocates for Nitish’s CM re-election as speculation grows over his political entry

New Indian Express  

While responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s calling Nitish 'Laadla', Nishant shot back and commented, "Of course, he will say so. Nishant laughed off the suggestion of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav that he join the Opposition camp saying, “It is for the people to decide who should be on which side". Meanwhile, JD MLC and chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son dismisses Tejashwi's allegations; says his father is '100 per cent fit'
1 month ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son dismisses Tejashwi's allegations; says his father is '100 per cent fit'

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Nishant Kumar, the only son of Bihar chief minister and JD president Nitish Kumar, on Friday dismissed RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's allegations and claimed that his father is enjoying good health and is also able to govern the state properly. Talking to media persons at Patna airport after his arrival from New Delhi, Nishant said, "His health is …

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 …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reiterates he made a mistake twice going with RJD
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reiterates he made a mistake twice going with RJD

The Hindu  

Days after Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad said INDIA bloc is ready to welcome him in its fold, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said he made a mistake twice going with the RJD and will not repeat it. “I worked for every section, be it women, men, all castes, Hindus, Muslims, backward classes, extremely backward classes, dalits …

Nitish Kumar is not in his senses, he has been hijacked: Tejashwi Yadav | Watch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar is not in his senses, he has been hijacked: Tejashwi Yadav | Watch

India TV News  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday called Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar a tired leader, who is not in his senses. Kumar is not in a position to take a decision: Tejashwi Tejashwi reached Motihari late on Saturday night where after a night's rest in the Circuit House, he held a press conference on Sunday afternoon. Close aides holding Nitish …

Nitish Kumar rejects Lalu's proposal to join INDIA bloc: Mistakenly gone off track
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar rejects Lalu's proposal to join INDIA bloc: Mistakenly gone off track

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday rejected the Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's invitation to join the Opposition INDIA bloc. Speaking at the invitation of Yadav, the JD chief said, "We had mistakenly gone off track twice. The reaction by Kumar came after Lalu Prasad Yadav made a statement in an interview and said that the doors …

Nitish puts speculations to rest; says working together with NDA 'to take Bihar forward'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish puts speculations to rest; says working together with NDA 'to take Bihar forward'

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Amid speculations of him switching sides again, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday clarified that he would remain in the NDA and would not go anywhere. "We are together and continuously taking Bihar forward," the chief minister remarked while showing his resolve to keep the alliance with BJP intact. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has, however, repeatedly said …

Will Nitish Kumar Take Another U-Turn? Watch Bihar CM's Reaction To RJD Alliance Offer From Lalu
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Nitish Kumar Take Another U-Turn? Watch Bihar CM's Reaction To RJD Alliance Offer From Lalu

ABP News  

The buzz around the possibility of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's return to the INDIA bloc or the Mahagathbandhan in the state refuses to abate. On Wednesday, January 1, Lalu Prasad Yadav set the political arena of Bihar buzzing saying that the doors will remain open for Nitish Kumar's return to the Mahagathbandhan. #WATCH | Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar …

Nitish comes up with cryptic response after Lalu's fresh offer to join INDIA bloc
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish comes up with cryptic response after Lalu's fresh offer to join INDIA bloc

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came up with a cryptic response to RJD president Lalu Prasad's offer to return to the INDIA bloc. "Kya bol rahe hain " was all the JD boss said in reply to queries from journalists about Prasad's fresh offer. Prasad's son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav, however, sought to downplay the remarks …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Launches Pragati Yatra Campaign to Solidify NDA Leadership Position
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Launches Pragati Yatra Campaign to Solidify NDA Leadership Position

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 31, 2024 14:49 IST - 6 MINS READ “Jab Baat Bihar Ki ho, Naam Sirf Nitish Kumar Ka Ho” —the Janata Dal slogan during Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Pragati Yatra that started from Champaran on December 23, sought to build an impression that Kumar is the face of National Democratic Alliance and is in command like he …

Close aides holding Nitish captive, calling shots: Tejashwi
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Close aides holding Nitish captive, calling shots: Tejashwi

Hindustan Times  

Patna, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was no longer able to function normally and has become "captive" by a handful of close aides. Close aides holding Nitish captive, calling shots: Tejashwi Yadav, who had served as Kumar's deputy until the JD supremo's abrupt return to the BJP-led NDA, made the remark in …

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 …

RJD Leader's 'Offer' To Nitish Kumar Sparks Speculations In Bihar Ahead Of Assembly Polls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

RJD Leader's 'Offer' To Nitish Kumar Sparks Speculations In Bihar Ahead Of Assembly Polls

ABP News  

A recent remark by a Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA has raised the political temperature in Bihar, months ahead of the assembly elections in the state. RJD MLA Bhai Virendra, who is considered to be close to party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, has said that the opposition alliance is ready to accept Nitish Kumar if the JD chief decides to come …

Nitish Kumar's deputy slips up, calls for BJP rule in Bihar, then retracts remark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar's deputy slips up, calls for BJP rule in Bihar, then retracts remark

India Today  

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha's call for a BJP-led state government has sparked a controversy. However, Sinha, whose party BJP is in an alliance with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU in the state and in the Centre, was quick to retract the remarks and clarified that Nitish Kumar will continue to lead Bihar. BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal …

Nitish's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political landscape ahead of 2025 polls
3 months ago

Nitish's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political landscape ahead of 2025 polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Upheaval jolted Bihar just weeks into 2024, as Nitish Kumar, the state's longest-serving chief minister, made yet another dramatic volte-face to realign with his old ally, the BJP.The septuagenarian, renowned for his uncanny ability to shift political allegiances at will while maintaining his grip on power, abandoned the INDIA bloc he had diligently helped form, relinquishing his hopes of securing …

Bihar elections: BJP panel puts stamp on Nitish’s name as CM face
3 months ago

Bihar elections: BJP panel puts stamp on Nitish’s name as CM face

Hindustan Times  

The two-day meeting of Bihar BJP committee held at Surajkund in Haryana has reiterated that NDA would contest 2025 assembly elections in state under the leadership of chief minister Nitish Kumar. Talking to mediapersons after the meeting, BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal made it clear that the assembly elections in Bihar would be fought under Nitish Kumar only. “The Core …

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

Lalu Yadav's remark on Nitish Kumar's ‘Mahila Samvad Yatra’ stirs row, BJP says ‘chhi!’
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu Yadav's remark on Nitish Kumar's ‘Mahila Samvad Yatra’ stirs row, BJP says ‘chhi!’

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Yadav stoked controversy over his remarks on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's proposed statewide tour 'Mahila Samvad Yatra', with the the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal terming the remarks to be insulting to women. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad When asked about JD supremo and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar embark on 'Mahila …

‘Vajpayee liked me a lot, made me CM…Some mistakes happened’, says Nitish Kumar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Vajpayee liked me a lot, made me CM…Some mistakes happened’, says Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday recalled his association with former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, adding that the late Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart made him as the CM decades ago. Addressing a rally in Bihar's Arrah, the 73-year-old leader said,"I was a minister in late Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji's government. Nitish Kumar's JD a key NDA ally With …

Nitish government being run by four ex-bureaucrats, CM under their influence, claims Prashant Kishor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish government being run by four ex-bureaucrats, CM under their influence, claims Prashant Kishor

New Indian Express  

"When we form the government after the 2025 assembly polls in Bihar, we will end the liquor ban within one hour," he said, adding that "the existing prohibition law in the state is fake." The state has been incurring a "loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore every year," while the "liquor mafia and officials continue to make money from illegal …

JD(U) minister's tweet sparks row in Bihar, meets CM Nitish at his residence
6 months ago

JD(U) minister's tweet sparks row in Bihar, meets CM Nitish at his residence

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Senior Janata Dal leader and Bihar rural works minister Ashok Choudhary on Tuesday found himself in the thick of a controversy that erupted after he ‘retweeted’ a Hindi poem, seen as a direct attack on the chief minister and party national president Nitish Kumar. If somebody does not understand even if you explain to him once or twice, leave …

Senior JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi resigns as party spokesperson
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Senior JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi resigns as party spokesperson

The Hindu  

Janata Dal leader K.C. Tyagi, who took a divergent stand from his party on various issues from “lateral entry” and “Uniform Civil Code” to the “Israel-Palestine conflict”, often echoing and sharing platforms with the Opposition parties, resigned from the position of party spokesperson. Mr. Tyagi attributed “personal reasons” for his resignation and insisted that he had told the party nearly …

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader
7 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
7 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 …

Nitish Kumar Chairs JD(U) Meeting to Discuss Jharkhand Poll Strategy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar Chairs JD(U) Meeting to Discuss Jharkhand Poll Strategy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday chaired a JD meeting to discuss the poll strategy and preparation for the upcoming Assembly polls in Jharkhand. JD's working president and in charge of Jharkhand Sanjay Kumar Jha, Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary, along with Rajya Sabha MP and head of the JD's Jharkhand unit Khiru Mahto, attended the meeting. After …

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 …

Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Party to Contest 25 Seats, Takes a Sharp Dig at CM Nitish | ABP News
8 months ago

Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Party to Contest 25 Seats, Takes a Sharp Dig at CM Nitish | ABP News

ABP News  

At a party welcome ceremony held at the Shri Krishna Memorial Hall in Patna on Saturday, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi openly discussed several issues and acknowledged various political developments. During his speech, Manjhi expressed gratitude to Nitish Kumar, although he noted the comment Kumar made about whether Manjhi could successfully lead the party, given his financial constraints. Manjhi also …

Nitish Kumar close confidante and former IAS officer joins JD(U)
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar close confidante and former IAS officer joins JD(U)

The Hindu  

Former IAS officer and a close confidante of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Manish Kumar Verma, joined Janata Dal in the presence of party national working president Sanjay Jha and State unit president Umesh Kushwaha during a function held at the party office in Patna on July 9. Mr. Verma served as an Additional Adviser to the Chief Minister and a …

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 …

JD(U) leaders dismiss remarks about getting ‘inconsequential’ portfolios
9 months, 1 week ago

JD(U) leaders dismiss remarks about getting ‘inconsequential’ portfolios

The Hindu  

Amid Opposition taunts and growing speculation about Janata Dal ’s dissatisfaction with the “inconsequential” portfolios that former national President Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh and Ramnath Thakur have got in the Union Council of Ministers, party leaders dismissed such conjectures. The INDIA bloc, which currently has 237 members under its alliance, is 35 seats short of a simple majority …

Opposition's dig at Nitish Kumar for missing Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in event
9 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 …

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 …

Those Who Refused To Make Nitish INDIA Bloc's Convenor, Now Making Offer To Make Him PM: KC Tyagi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Those Who Refused To Make Nitish INDIA Bloc's Convenor, Now Making Offer To Make Him PM: KC Tyagi

ABP News  

JD's national spokesperson KC Tyagi on Friday said that the INDIA bloc, which "refused" to make Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar its national convenor, is now making offers to make him the prime minister. “Such is the game of politics that those who had refused to make Nitish Kumar INDIA bloc’s national convenor have been now making offers to make …

Nitish set to strike a hard bargain
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish set to strike a hard bargain

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal, which has emerged as a key player in the formation of the next government at the Centre, is set to strike a hard bargain with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a third term in the office as the head of the NDA government after the just concluded parliamentary elections. Kumar’s party’s …

WATCH | Tejashwi's reaction after travelling with Nitish on same flight amid buzz over switch by Bihar CM
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH | Tejashwi's reaction after travelling with Nitish on same flight amid buzz over switch by Bihar CM

India TV News  

Rashtriya Janta Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, who travelled from Patna to Delhi with rival Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the same flight on Wednesday, asked reporters to have some patience on a question related to his talks with JD-U chief to bring him back to I.N.D.I.A bloc. On the question of having a conversation with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish …

Days after Tejashwi Yadav's 'kuchh bada hoga' claim, Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Days after Tejashwi Yadav's 'kuchh bada hoga' claim, Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi

India TV News  

In a surprising turn of event, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Monday. Bihar to witness something major: Tejashwi On May 30, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav triggered speculations after claiming that "something major" will take place, after Lok Sabha results are out, in Bihar where Nitish Kumar seemed …

Bihar’s Tharu tribe tired of Nitish Kumar’s u-turns
10 months ago

Bihar’s Tharu tribe tired of Nitish Kumar’s u-turns

The Hindu  

Far from the musty corridors of the Patna Secretariat, on the foothills of the Himalayas here in Valmikinagar, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has started many of his State-wide yatras. “Some Tharus may vote for the RJD candidate, but not to Nitish Kumar’s candidate this time,” he said. When said Mr. Kumar is an ally of the BJP and their …

AAP's Sanjay Singh says he is ‘hurt’ over Nitish Kumar's exit from INDIA bloc
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP's Sanjay Singh says he is ‘hurt’ over Nitish Kumar's exit from INDIA bloc

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, who is currently out on bail in the Delhi excise policy case, said on Sunday that he was “hurt” by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's exit from the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc, adding that Kumar switching sides was “not good at all”. Nitish Kumar and AAP's Sanjay Singh “Nitish Kumar comes …

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