If considered by Opposition, Nitish Kumar might be 'strong candidate' for PM: Tejashwi Yadav
2 years, 4 months ago

If considered by Opposition, Nitish Kumar might be 'strong candidate' for PM: Tejashwi Yadav

India TV News  

Amid the buzz that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could emerge as a prime ministerial candidate, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said if considered by the Opposition, the JD leader might be a "strong candidate" as he enjoys "immense goodwill" on the ground. In an interview with PTI, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Yadav also said the BJP's narrative that "jungle raj" will be back with the return of the Mahagathbandhan government was a "tired discourse" and a "classic case" of "crying wolf". Asked if Kumar is best-suited to be the prime ministerial candidate for 2024 polls and if he could be the Opposition's nominee, Yadav said, "I leave this question for Honourable Nitish ji. On the BJP's barb that "jungle raj" will return in Bihar, Yadav said it is a classic case of "crying wolf".

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Nitish Kumar is not in his senses, he has been hijacked: Tejashwi Yadav | Watch
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Lalu Yadav invites Nitish to join INDIA bloc, Bihar CM responds; Fadnavis takes swipe with ’mungeri lal ke sapne’
1 week, 6 days ago

Lalu Yadav invites Nitish to join INDIA bloc, Bihar CM responds; Fadnavis takes swipe with ’mungeri lal ke sapne’

Live Mint  

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to return to the INDIA bloc. Whatever he said must have been aimed at putting an end to the curiosity of you journalists.” Nitish Kumar reacts Meanwhile, in a cryptic response to queries from journalists when he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Arif Mohammad Khan …

Will Nitish Kumar Take Another U-Turn? Watch Bihar CM's Reaction To RJD Alliance Offer From Lalu
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1 week, 6 days 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 Kumar's picture patting Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Bihar Raj Bhavan goes viral | See photo
1 week, 6 days ago

Nitish Kumar's picture patting Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Bihar Raj Bhavan goes viral | See photo

India TV News  

A picture of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar patting RJD leader and the current leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Raj Bhawan went viral amid a buzz over another switch by the JD-U leader on Thursday. The political speculations about Nitish's next move began after former Bihar CM and RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav offered him to return …

Nitish comes up with cryptic response after Lalu's fresh offer to join INDIA bloc
1 week, 6 days 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 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party of acting as Nitish's 'B-team
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party of acting as Nitish's 'B-team

New Indian Express  

PATNA: In an apparent dig at Jan Suraaj Party, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the fledgling outfit floated by former political strategist Prashant Kishor of acting as the 'B team' of the Nitish Kumar-led ruling alliance in Bihar. In a video message on Sunday, hours after police used water cannons to disperse students seeking cancellation of a recent BPSC exam, …

Close aides holding Nitish captive, calling shots: Tejashwi
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

RJD Leader's 'Offer' To Nitish Kumar Sparks Speculations In Bihar Ahead Of Assembly Polls
2 weeks, 6 days 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 weeks, 6 days 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 …

BJP leans on allies as key polls beckon in 2025
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP leans on allies as key polls beckon in 2025

The Hindu  

An end-of-the-year gathering of National Democratic Alliance allies in New Delhi marking the birth centenary former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee brings into sharp relief the fact that the BJP, since the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, has been leaning into allies and friends for political and narrative battles and will continue to do so in 2025. After a prayer …

'Bihar CMO Run By BJP': Tejashwi Yadav Takes Dig At Nitish Kumar. BJP Responds
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Bihar CMO Run By BJP': Tejashwi Yadav Takes Dig At Nitish Kumar. BJP Responds

ABP News  

Taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav recently said that the Chief Minister of Bihar is completely run by the Bharatiya Janata Party. pic.twitter.com/Iz1adq1HXZ — ANI December 24, 2024 However, BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Chaudhary has hit back at Tejashwi's comment and said that …

Giriraj Singh's 'Change Of Heart' For JD(U) Ally, Seeks Bharat Ratna For Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Giriraj Singh's 'Change Of Heart' For JD(U) Ally, Seeks Bharat Ratna For Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

ABP News  

Ahead of the assembly elections in Bihar, Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh said that Bharat Ratna should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former CM of Odisha Naveen Patnaik. Singh also asserted that mischief of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad notwithstanding, the NDA was looking forward to contesting the upcoming assembly polls under the JD supremo's …

Nitish's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political landscape ahead of 2025 polls
3 weeks, 1 day 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 Assembly Polls: JDU sparks speculation with poster featuring Nitish Kumar and PM Modi together
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Bihar elections: BJP panel puts stamp on Nitish’s name as CM face
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

After Shah's Remark Triggers Speculation, BJP's Samrat Choudhary Clarifies On Nitish Kumar's Role For Bihar Poll
3 weeks, 2 days ago

After Shah's Remark Triggers Speculation, BJP's Samrat Choudhary Clarifies On Nitish Kumar's Role For Bihar Poll

ABP News  

After the Mahayuti government formation in Maharashtra, the BJP has shifted its focus towards the upcoming polls, especially in Bihar. Ahead of the assembly elections in the state, the NDA has maintained that the alliance will contest the polls next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary on Sunday said …

'No confusion': Bihar deputy CM on Nitish Kumar's leadership, 2025 assembly elections
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'No confusion': Bihar deputy CM on Nitish Kumar's leadership, 2025 assembly elections

Hindustan Times  

The NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday. Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the NDA would run in the assembly …

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Tejashwi Yadav promises ‘Maai Behan Maan Yojana’ for economically weaker women if elected in Bihar
1 month ago

Tejashwi Yadav promises ‘Maai Behan Maan Yojana’ for economically weaker women if elected in Bihar

India TV News  

As Bihar gears up for elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav announced an ambitious welfare scheme aimed at empowering economically weaker women. Under the "Maai Behan Maan Yojana," Yadav pledged to provide Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance directly to the bank accounts of underprivileged mothers and sisters. Highlighting key issues like unemployment, inflation, and corruption, Yadav accused the current …

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

Tejashwi Yadav promises social security pension hike if voted to power in Bihar
1 month ago

Tejashwi Yadav promises social security pension hike if voted to power in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised voters that if his party is voted to power in Bihar next year, the amount paid to beneficiaries of various social security schemes will see a more than three-fold rise. The former Bihar deputy chief minister said the amount paid to senior citizens, widows, and people with disabilities would be increased from …

Bihar: RJD MLA in tears after Tej Pratap Yadav announces to contest assembly polls from his seat | WATCH
1 month ago

Bihar: RJD MLA in tears after Tej Pratap Yadav announces to contest assembly polls from his seat | WATCH

India TV News  

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: As Bihar gears up for next year’s assembly elections, the political dynamics in the state are intensifying. Tej Pratap Yadav, RJD leader and son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced his intention to contest from the Mahua assembly seat, instead of his current Hasanpur constituency. Watch video here Tej Pratap Yadav on connecting from Mahua seat …

VP Dhankhar lauds Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during central university convocation in Motihari
1 month, 1 week ago

VP Dhankhar lauds Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during central university convocation in Motihari

India TV News  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday attended the second convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Bihar's Motihari and praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for taking the state to the path of development. VP Dhankhar was talking about 1990 when, in the wake of a severe financial crisis, the Reserve Bank of India had to pledge several tonnes of …

Road to 2025: Nitish, Tejashwi take Yatra route to voters
1 month, 1 week ago

Road to 2025: Nitish, Tejashwi take Yatra route to voters

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav will be on political Yatras in the state, starting in December first week, but for different reasons. Road to 2025: Nitish, Tejashwi take Yatra route to voters Nitish will begin his march on December 15. As far as jobs are concerned, it all happened when Nitish Kumar came …

Nitish Brought Good Government, Removed Jungle Raj: Modi
2 months ago

Nitish Brought Good Government, Removed Jungle Raj: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Patra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for his role in transforming the state, pulling it out of what he called “jungle raj”. The Prime Minister referred to Mr Nitish Kumar, whose JD played a crucial role in enabling the NDA’s return to power at the Centre earlier this year, as “lokpriya mukhyamantri”. …

Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat… Who're India's most powerful politicians?
2 months ago

Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat… Who're India's most powerful politicians?

India Today  

As some frontiersman of democracy wrote: “All political power is inherent in the people. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has solidified his status as Modi’s principal adversary after the Opposition’s creditable showing in a hard-fought Lok Sabha election. AMIT SHAH, 59, UNION HOME MINISTER THE STRONGMAN Because he’s still India’s second-most powerful man—his imprint visible on every­thing that sustains the Modi …

Lalu Yadav delivers unity message in Belaganj that voted RJD for 3 decades
2 months ago

Lalu Yadav delivers unity message in Belaganj that voted RJD for 3 decades

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday asked the party’s supporters in southwestern Bihar’s Belaganj assembly constituency to stay united to keep out the rival Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal. Rashtriya Janata Dal national president Lalu Prasad Yadav “If Hindus and Muslims stay united, the likes of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Bihar CM Nitish …

Nikhil Kumaraswamy: I'm Not Interested in Personal Attacks, Focus on Development
2 months, 1 week ago

Nikhil Kumaraswamy: I'm Not Interested in Personal Attacks, Focus on Development

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the NDA candidate for the Channapatna Assembly by-election, has responded to DK Shivakumar's criticism of his father and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. He stated that he is focusing on development-oriented politics and that he does not want to engage in personal and below-the-belt attacks.

Nitish government being run by four ex-bureaucrats, CM under their influence, claims Prashant Kishor
3 months, 2 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 …

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

If RJD comes to power in Bihar, they will divert all reservations to Muslims: Vinod Tawde
5 months, 3 weeks ago

If RJD comes to power in Bihar, they will divert all reservations to Muslims: Vinod Tawde

The Hindu  

BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde on Thursday, July 18, alleged that if the RJD is voted back to power in Bihar, they might “redirect” the reservations meant for backward classes to members of the Muslim community. ‘Global campaign’ He further added that people must also be informed of the “false campaign” during the recently-concluded Lok Sabha polls which spread …

Modi govt is weak, can fall by August: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
6 months, 1 week ago

Modi govt is weak, can fall by August: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna : Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday claimed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre, which came to power last month, could fall by August and elections can happen anytime. Modi's government in Delhi is very weak and it can fall by August and and …

BJP counters Lalu's claim of Modi govt's fall by August: ‘Day dream, take rest’
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP counters Lalu's claim of Modi govt's fall by August: ‘Day dream, take rest’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party promptly dismissed Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad's claims on Friday that the Narendra Modi government could collapse within a month, calling them “hallucinations”. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav wears a sliver crown during the party's 28th foundation day, at party office, in Patna on Friday. Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav …

Ahead of 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, RJD and NDA flex muscles in Patna
6 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, RJD and NDA flex muscles in Patna

Hindustan Times  

Patna, Bihar's ruling NDA and the principal opposition party RJD made competing claims of victory on Friday, ahead of the state assembly polls due next year. Ahead of 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, RJD and NDA flex muscles in Patna These assertions were made at simultaneous functions in the state capital - one by the BJP to felicitate Union ministers from …

Modi govt could fall next month, claims Lalu Yadav, BJP says RJD supremo 'hallucinating'
6 months, 1 week ago

Modi govt could fall next month, claims Lalu Yadav, BJP says RJD supremo 'hallucinating'

India TV News  

RJD president Lalu Prasad on Friday claimed that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre was "weak" and could "fall" as early as within a month. The remark was promptly dismissed by the BJP, which said the ailing septuagenarian was "hallucinating" and that the recent general elections were a reaffirmation of the people's faith in Modi's leadership. Reacting to Prasad's …

Tejashwi jabs Modi, Nitish over Bihar bridge collapses; PIL filed in Supreme Court: 'Auspicious corruption'
6 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi jabs Modi, Nitish over Bihar bridge collapses; PIL filed in Supreme Court: 'Auspicious corruption'

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday, criticising their silence over the frequent incidents of bridge collapses in the state. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Nitish Kumar are completely silent and speechless on these achievements. Tejashwi, who served as Nitish Kumar's deputy …

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics
7 months ago

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, so often at the receiving end of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ‘parivarvaad’ jibes, on Tuesday hit out at the ruling party over the induction of several leaders with political background in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Gandhi's attack came two days after Prime Minister Modi, along with his ministers, took …

Bihar BJP leader says NDA will contest 2025 Assembly polls under CM Nitish Kumar: ‘Have started preparations’
7 months, 1 week ago

Bihar BJP leader says NDA will contest 2025 Assembly polls under CM Nitish Kumar: ‘Have started preparations’

Live Mint  

The National Democratic Alliance will contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, announced Bihar BJP president Samrat Chaudhary on Thursday. The statement comes only a day after CM Nitish Kumar attended the NDA meeting at Narendra Modi's residence after the alliance barely managed to secure a victory in Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Nitish …

Nitish set to strike a hard bargain
7 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Good opportunity to…’: Tejashwi Yadav on Nitish Kumar emerging as kingmaker
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Good opportunity to…’: Tejashwi Yadav on Nitish Kumar emerging as kingmaker

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said the greater bargaining power of Nitish Kumar is a good opportunity to ensure special status for Bihar and a caste-based census in the country. Whichever government comes, the kingmaker should ensure that Bihar gets special status, the 75 per cent reservation we gave, that should be brought under Schedule 9, and …

Bihar Assembly election 2025 will be fought under Nitish Kumar's leadership, says JDU
7 months, 1 week ago

Bihar Assembly election 2025 will be fought under Nitish Kumar's leadership, says JDU

India TV News  

Bihar Assembly election 2025 will be fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership, said Janata Dal leader and Bihar Cabinet minister Vijay Chaudhary. With the BJP falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha and needing the NDA allies to form the government at the Centre, Bihar Chief Minister and JD head Nitish Kumar and TDP's …

Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu's big hints on supporting Narendra Modi 3.0
7 months, 1 week 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 …

WATCH | Tejashwi's reaction after travelling with Nitish on same flight amid buzz over switch by Bihar CM
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Election results 2024: JD(U) defies all election predictions, with Nitish calling the shots yet again
7 months, 1 week ago

Election results 2024: JD(U) defies all election predictions, with Nitish calling the shots yet again

The Hindu  

With the BJP falling way short of a majority in the Lok Sabha, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has emerged as a potential kingmaker with his party, the Janata Dal, having won two and leading in 10 Lok Sabha seats in the State on June 4. A few days ago, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had spoken about “a big political …

Amidst speculation over Nitish Kumar's next move, JD-U MLC Khalid Anwar asks who can be a better PM than Kumar
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD
7 months, 1 week ago

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD

The Hindu  

The RJD on Tuesday afternoon claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party president Chandrababu Naidu "shared a dislike for vendetta politics" which could lead them away from the BJP-led NDA. RJD national spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha also recalled the forecast of Kumar, who heads the JD, that "those who came to power will be ousted in …

'Who can be better PM than Nitish Kumar?': JDU leader as BJP falls short of majority but NDA past halfway
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Kingmakers: The nine lives of Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu
7 months, 1 week ago

Kingmakers: The nine lives of Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu

Hindustan Times  

These double whammy buzzwords are now palling out as two septuagenarians seem to be getting into the driving seat of national politics. Nitish Kumar in Bihar and Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh whose parties, the Janata Dal United and Telugu Desam Party respectively, could well be playing a critical, vital role in the formation of a new government. Already Prime …

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

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