Man tries to gate-crash Bihar Chief Minister's event. His name is Nitish Kumar
1 year, 4 months ago

Man tries to gate-crash Bihar Chief Minister's event. His name is Nitish Kumar

India Today  

In an incident of security lapse, a man, sharing the name with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, tried to enter a high-security area with a poster in his hand during the state-level Independence Day function at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The man, identified as 26-year-old Nitish Kumar, was demanding a government job on compassionate grounds as his father, a Bihar Military Police personnel, had died on duty a few years ago. "The man has been identified as Nitish Kumar, son of late Rajeshwar Paswan, a resident of Munger district. Preliminary investigation revealed his father was a BMP personnel who died on duty a few years ago," Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh told PTI.

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Father of former Bihar minister stabbed to death, four detained
5 months, 1 week ago

Father of former Bihar minister stabbed to death, four detained

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar minister Mukesh Sahni’s 70-year-old father was found stabbed to death at his home in his native village in Darbhanga district in a ghastly incident that has sent shock waves across the state. Darbhanga senior superintendent of police Jagunath Jala Reddy said police got to know about the incident around 6am. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, in whose cabinet …

From the India Today archives (2011) | When Nitish Kumar, like Modi, was seen as PM material
6 months, 1 week ago

From the India Today archives (2011) | When Nitish Kumar, like Modi, was seen as PM material

India Today  

When Narendra Modi threw his hat into the ring to become India's next prime minister, he never bargained for the fact that he would stumble on a skull cap. In opinion polls conducted by INDIA TODAY and even other publications, Modi consistently maintains his lead as India's best chief minister and the best possible prime minister in a non-UPA government, …

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar
9 months ago

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar

India Today  

The long series of U-turns spanning Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s career saw another addition on January 28, two days after he snubbed his deputy chief minister and “political heir” Tejashwi Yadav during Republic Day celebrations in Patna. Just days before the national flag was to be hoisted for the Independence Day celebrations in Patna, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on …

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, files nomination for re-election to legislative council
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, files nomination for re-election to legislative council

India TV News  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is seeking re-election to the state legislative council, filed his nomination papers on Tuesday. Image Source : INDIA TVNitish Kumar files nomination Apart from Nitish Kumar of the Legislative Council, Khalid Anwar from JDU and Santosh Suman, son of Jitanram Manjhi from HAM, filed their nominations. Although the BJP has yet to announce …

Man who sent bomb threat to Nitish Kumar arrested
10 months, 1 week ago

Man who sent bomb threat to Nitish Kumar arrested

Op India  

A man who sent a bomb threat to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been arrested from Karnataka. In the message, Sonu was threatening to blow up Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and other MLAs with a bomb if he does not sever ties with the Bhartiya Janata Party. The message sent by the accused read: “Nitish Kumar ko kahiye BJP …

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 …

OPINION | LALU, TEJASHWI MUST THINK, HOW LONG WILL THEY ALLOW NITISH TO CONTINUE AS CM
1 year, 1 month ago

OPINION | LALU, TEJASHWI MUST THINK, HOW LONG WILL THEY ALLOW NITISH TO CONTINUE AS CM

India TV News  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has landed in a fresh controversy by using undignified language against his predecessor Jitan Ram Manjhi inside the assembly. Manjhi later told reporters, “I can’t believe that this is the same Nitish Kumar, whom I knew ten years ago. I think the chief minister has lost his mental balance and he needs treatment.” The manner …

In Patna, Nitish Kumar’s namesake tries to break into high-security zone on I-Day
1 year, 4 months ago

In Patna, Nitish Kumar’s namesake tries to break into high-security zone on I-Day

Firstpost  

The man, identified as 26-year-old Nitish Kumar, was demanding a government job on compassionate grounds as his father, a Bihar Military Police personnel, had died while on duty a few years ago In what seems to be a security lapse, a man, sharing his name with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, tried to break into a high-security zone with a …

Bihar man believed to be dead for months found enjoying momos in Noida. Viral story
1 year, 6 months ago

Bihar man believed to be dead for months found enjoying momos in Noida. Viral story

India TV News  

Trending News: In a bizarre turn of events that can only be described as a real-life soap opera, a man from Bhagalpur, Bihar, who was believed to be as dead as a doornail by his family, was unexpectedly found relishing some mouthwatering momos in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Picture this: Nishant, the supposed "dead" man, was peacefully chomping on his momos …

BJP quips at Nitish as he skips Lalu's 76th birthday bash
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP quips at Nitish as he skips Lalu's 76th birthday bash

India Today  

Supporters of Lalu Prasad Yadav gathered outside Rabri Devi's official residence on Sunday to celebrate the 76th birthday of Rashtriya Janata Dal's founding president. The occasion saw the presence of several notable dignitaries, including Janata Dal United chief Lalan Singh and Bihar State Legislative Assembly speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary. However, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's absence was noticeable, even though …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sidesteps query on fighting Lok Sabha poll
1 year, 7 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sidesteps query on fighting Lok Sabha poll

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Ahead of the Lok Sabha Election 2024, questions are rising over the prime ministerial candidate representing the opposition. Along with Rahul Gandhi, Nitish Kumar can also contest as he is a grand old man of Bihar politics and has huge popularity. However, when about the possibility of him contesting the next year’s Lok Sabha poll from …

Busy in unifying Opposition ahead of LS polls 2024, is CM Nitish losing grip over Bihar?
1 year, 8 months ago

Busy in unifying Opposition ahead of LS polls 2024, is CM Nitish losing grip over Bihar?

India Today  

In an apparent case of misplaced priorities, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is engrossed in bolstering the bulwark of Opposition at a time when the state of law and order of Bihar demands his interference. Even as ruling Mahagathbandhan and Opposition trade charges over the claimed Jungle Raj and Janta Raj, back-to-back attacks on government officials in the state capital by …

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi, likely to meet non-BJP leaders
1 year, 8 months ago

Nitish Kumar leaves for Delhi, likely to meet non-BJP leaders

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar left for Delhi on Tuesday amid speculation that he will meet non-BJP leaders in an attempt to forge unity among the Opposition parties against the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Party sources told The Hindu that during his four-day visit to Delhi, Mr. Kumar is expected to …

'If Nitish Kumar Wants..' Bihar Ex-CM Jitan Ram Manjhi Bats For Son As Chief Minister
1 year, 10 months ago

'If Nitish Kumar Wants..' Bihar Ex-CM Jitan Ram Manjhi Bats For Son As Chief Minister

ABP News  

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha founder Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday again asserted that his son and current party president Santosh Kumar Suman is the perfect candidate for the post of Bihar CM if Nitish Kumar wants it that way. While showering praise on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Manjhi said his son Santosh will prove to …

Nitish Kumar drops big hint, says next Bihar polls to be fought under Tejashwi
2 years ago

Nitish Kumar drops big hint, says next Bihar polls to be fought under Tejashwi

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday dropped further hints that he was looking forward to passing on the mantle to his young deputy Tejashwi Yadav, leaders emerging from a meeting of legislators of the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan' said. File photo of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar The septuagenarian JD supremo, once again, ruled himself out as a prime ministerial candidate …

Nitish Kumar drops hints he may pass on mantle to Tejashwi Yadav
2 years ago

Nitish Kumar drops hints he may pass on mantle to Tejashwi Yadav

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on December 13, 2022 dropped further hints that he was looking forward to passing on the mantle to his young deputy Tejashwi Yadav, leaders emerging from a meeting of legislators of the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan' said. "The Chief Minister pointed towards Tejashwi ji and said he is the leader of the future, under whose leadership the …

Nitish Kumar on party MLA's objection to cabinet expansion: ‘Not possible…’
2 years, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar on party MLA's objection to cabinet expansion: ‘Not possible…’

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday hit back after one of his party colleagues expressed discontentment over the cabinet expansion carried out earlier this week. This was a day after JDU MLA Bima Bharti said she was upset with Leshi Singh of her party finding a spot in the state cabinet, yet again. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with …

Bihar Political Crisis: When Nitish Kumar said Lalu Yadav wanted to 'murder' him
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar Political Crisis: When Nitish Kumar said Lalu Yadav wanted to 'murder' him

Firstpost  

The rift between the BJP-JD alliance in Bihar became evident after Nitish Kumar skipped a key meeting of the NITI Aayog, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday and JD leader RCP Singh tendered his resignation from the party New Delhi: All eyes are on political developments in Bihar, where the ruling NDA government seems to be on the …

Nitish Kumar's unique record: To take oath as Bihar CM for 8th time in 22 years
2 years, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar's unique record: To take oath as Bihar CM for 8th time in 22 years

India TV News  

Highlights Nitish Kumar snapped ties with BJP once again The BJP said that it followed the dharma of the alliance and didn't break it Nitish is once again set to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister with the support of RJD Bihar political crisis: Nitish Kumar on Tuesday resigned as Chief Minister again, after breaking ties with the BJP saying …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visits ailing Lalu Prasad at Patna hospital
2 years, 5 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visits ailing Lalu Prasad at Patna hospital

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday reached a private hospital in Patna to meet Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, 74, who was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit for health complications following a fractured shoulder. Mr. Prasad’s younger son and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, told media persons that his father’s condition was …

No vacancy in Bihar CM post till 2025: Nitish Kumar's aide sends out strong message to allies
2 years, 7 months ago

No vacancy in Bihar CM post till 2025: Nitish Kumar's aide sends out strong message to allies

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's close aide and minister Sanjay Jha has sent out a strong message to the BJP that Nitish Kumar will remain the Chief Minister of Bihar till 2025. Sanjay Jha's comments come against the backdrop of several BJP leaders suggesting that Nitish Kumar shift to national politics and hand over the CM post to ally BJP …

Nitish Kumar faces attack, is hit on shoulder; man caught
2 years, 8 months ago

Nitish Kumar faces attack, is hit on shoulder; man caught

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was assaulted by a man at Bakhtiyarpur, his hometown, in Patna district on Sunday. The incident came to light when CCTV footage showed a man rushing towards the Chief Minister and hitting him on his shoulder. Terming the incident as a "major breach in Chief Minister's security cover" the JD's alliance BJP has demanded …

Caught on camera: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar attacked by man during event in Patna
2 years, 8 months ago

Caught on camera: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar attacked by man during event in Patna

India TV News  

Highlights Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was attacked by a man in Patna The incident happened when he was present at an event The incident was caught on camera while the man was held Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was punched by a man in Patna's Bakhtiyarpur on Sunday when the CM was garlanding the idol of Sheel Bhadra Yajee, installed …

Bihar bypolls: All eyes on Nitish Kumar as the chief minister hits the campaign trail
3 years, 1 month ago

Bihar bypolls: All eyes on Nitish Kumar as the chief minister hits the campaign trail

Firstpost  

After the Assembly elections last year, Kumar retained the Chief Minister’s post, though his party suffered a major slump and its tally dipped to under 45 seats in the 243-strong Assembly. Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday hit the campaign trail for byelections to Tarapur and Kusheshwar Asthan assembly seats which his JD must retain convincingly to arrest …

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar steps down from the post of JD(U) cheif
3 years, 11 months ago

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar steps down from the post of JD(U) cheif

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: In a major political development on Sunday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the post of JD national president and handed over the charge to one of his closest aide RCP Singh. Singh’s elevation was on expected lines since he was actively involved in most of the party’s policy decisions including advising Nitish Kumar during Bihar assembly elections. …

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman of realpolitick who believes politics is the art of possible
4 years, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman of realpolitick who believes politics is the art of possible

India TV News  

"Politics is the art of the possible", German statesman Otto Von Bismarck once famously said. And who understands it better than Nitish Kumar, the modern-day craftsman of realpolitik, who has survived many a headwind to secure a fourth straight term as the Bihar chief minister despite his party finishing a poor third in the 243-member state assembly. Four years later …

Bengal & 2024 LS Polls on Mind, BJP's Smart Play Behind Picking Nitish as CM Despite JDU's Poor Show
4 years, 1 month ago

Bengal & 2024 LS Polls on Mind, BJP's Smart Play Behind Picking Nitish as CM Despite JDU's Poor Show

News 18  

By all accounts, the mandate of the 2020 Bihar assembly elections has gone against Nitish Kumar. It is presumed that Nitish Kumar will continue to remain the chief minister till the West Bengal elections wherein the BJP has a bigger stake. In fact, his party’s position would have hit the rock bottom had not been Prime Minister Narendra Modi bailed …

Why Nitish Kumar is losing his 'Mr Cool' image during Bihar election campaign
4 years, 1 month ago

Why Nitish Kumar is losing his 'Mr Cool' image during Bihar election campaign

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has an image of maintaining his cool in the trickiest of situations. ‘Go and ask your father’ On Saturday, while addressing an election rally in Teghra in Begusarai, a section of the crowd raised pro Lalu Prasad Yadav slogans which angered Nitish and he reacted "Agal bagal dekh lo aur samajh lo, yeh jiske liye …

Nitish mistreated my father, Chirag Paswan tells Nadda
4 years, 2 months ago

Nitish mistreated my father, Chirag Paswan tells Nadda

The Hindu  

Janata Dal leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s “demeaning” behaviour towards Lok Janshakti Party patriarch Ram Vilas Paswan during the Rajya Sabha elections was one of the key reasons for the LJP to raise a flag of rebellion against him. In his letter, Mr. Chirag Paswan said his father Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan was mistreated by Mr. Kumar. During …

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