Bihar CM Nitish Kumar defends alliance with BJP, recalls challenges with RJD
1 month, 1 week ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar defends alliance with BJP, recalls challenges with RJD

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the RJD, headed by his arch rival Lalu Prasad, claiming that people of the state earlier feared going out of their homes after dusk. In a new assault on the RJD, led by his bitter adversary Lalu Prasad, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Wednesday that the people of the state used to be afraid to leave their houses after dark. All that has been done has been done by us," said the septuagenarian, turning towards the dais where those seated included Union minister Nityanand Rai and Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, all from the BJP. In 2022, Kumar suspected the BJP of trying to damage the JD, which had taken a beating in the assembly polls held two years earlier when another NDA partner Chirag Paswan openly revolted against him.

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'Nitish Consumes Bhang And Comes to Assembly': Rabri Devi Slams Bihar CM For 'Disrespecting' Women
1 week, 3 days ago

'Nitish Consumes Bhang And Comes to Assembly': Rabri Devi Slams Bihar CM For 'Disrespecting' Women

ABP News  

The Leader of Opposition and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi hit out at the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding his resignation amid uproar in Bihar Assembly on Wednesday. In the high drama, RJD MLAs walked out of the session, alleging that the CM Nitish Kumar and the ruling NDA had disrespected women, including Rabri Devi. …

Nitish Kumar consumes bhaang, disrespects women in asssembly: Rabri Devi alleges after spat with Bihar CM
1 week, 3 days ago

Nitish Kumar consumes bhaang, disrespects women in asssembly: Rabri Devi alleges after spat with Bihar CM

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Leader of opposition in Bihar legislative council and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on Wednesday accused chief minister Nitish Kumar of consuming intoxicants and disrespecting women under its influence in the legislative assembly. RJD members staged a walk out of the legislative council and later shouted slogans against the chief minister for disrespecting women. Demanding resignation from Nitish …

Tejashwi Yadav rules out alliance with Nitish Kumar ahead of Bihar polls
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1 week, 5 days ago

Tejashwi Yadav rules out alliance with Nitish Kumar ahead of Bihar polls

India Today  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav dismissed any possibility of reuniting with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, rejecting speculation about a political realignment ahead of the upcoming elections. Yadav, the former deputy chief minister, was speaking at a press conference after a protest organised by the RJD against what it called the "theft and eating up of reservations by the …

Tejashwi quells rumours about Nitish's entry into grand alliance fold
1 week, 6 days ago

Tejashwi quells rumours about Nitish's entry into grand alliance fold

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Leader of Opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Sunday dismissed speculation over any truce with chief minister Nitish Kumar led Janata Dal ahead of the state assembly election due in October-November this year. Tejashwi virtually lost cool when a journalist asked whether he would welcome Nitish Kumar in grand alliance fold, Tejashwi said, “Who gives you such …

If NDA Wins Bihar Elections This Year, Will Nitish Kumar Remain CM? Here's What BJP Says
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2 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: No Easy Win for BJP, RJD, or Nitish Kumar
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: No Easy Win for BJP, RJD, or Nitish Kumar

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 06, 2025 16:45 IST - 10 MINS READ On February 24, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Bhagalpur in Bihar, where the Assembly election is due to be held in October, he missed no opportunity to display the camaraderie he shared with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. However, Lalu Prasad’s son Tejashwi Yadav, who …

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

Nitish Kumar may switch sides after Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor
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2 weeks, 3 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 …

Bihar Assembly erupts as CM Nitish Kumar clashes with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over Lalu Prasad's legacy
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bihar Assembly erupts as CM Nitish Kumar clashes with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over Lalu Prasad's legacy

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Assembly witnessed a heated exchange between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav during the post-budget speech on Tuesday. The confrontation escalated when Nitish, responding to Tejashwi’s remarks comparing NDA rule with that of his father, Lalu Prasad, reminded him of his role in shaping Lalu’s political career. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, who also …

Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics
2 weeks, 6 days 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 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, 1 day 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 …

Nitish Kumar may lead NDA in Bihar polls, seat-sharing after survey: Sources
3 weeks, 1 day 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, …

RJD posters attack NDA government in Bihar; JD(U) reminds RJD of 'lawlessness' under its rule
1 month ago

RJD posters attack NDA government in Bihar; JD(U) reminds RJD of 'lawlessness' under its rule

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar’s political climate is heating up ahead of assembly elections, with the main opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal launching a fresh attack on the Nitish Kumar government. On Wednesday RJD erected posters showing the NDA government lying on a ventilator as a patient while the leader of the opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as a doctor to treat illness. The posters …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to lead NDA in Bihar polls, says Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary
1 month, 1 week ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to lead NDA in Bihar polls, says Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary

New Indian Express  

PATNA: On the eve of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s scheduled visit to Delhi, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Singh Chaudhary confirmed that the National Democratic Alliance would contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections under Nitish Kumar’s leadership. “Bihar is progressing under Nitish’s leadership,” Chaudhary asserted while speaking to the media after attending an event at IIT-Patna. …

Lalu Prasad Predicts BJP's Defeat in Bihar Assembly Polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Lalu Prasad Predicts BJP's Defeat in Bihar Assembly Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: RJD president Lalu Prasad on Thursday claimed that the BJP-led NDA will be defeated in the Bihar assembly polls, due later this year, notwithstanding the momentum gained by the saffron party after its victory in Delhi. The former Bihar chief minister, whose party has the highest number of seats in the 243-strong assembly, was replying to journalists' queries about …

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 …

'Ab kahin nahi jayenge' Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's reply to Lalu Yadav's 'doors open' remark
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ab kahin nahi jayenge' Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's reply to Lalu Yadav's 'doors open' remark

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Addressing the speculation over his possible switchover again Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that he would remain in the NDA. Further Nitish said, "Do baar galti se idhar-udhar chale gaye the--ab kahin nahi jayenge'," he said, clarifying his stand on the issue. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has, however, repeatedly said that doors were closed for …

'Went here and there…': On Lalu Yadav's offer, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says won't repeat ‘mistake’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Went here and there…': On Lalu Yadav's offer, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says won't repeat ‘mistake’

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday criticised the Lalu Prasad led-government in the state before 2005, days after the Rashtriya Janata Dal president extended an invite to join hands with his party. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar criticised the Lalu Prasad era government During a review meeting at the Gopalganj collectorate hall, the Bihar chief minister, who has switched …

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 …

Nitish Kumar ignores Lalu’s fresh offer to join INDIA bloc
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar ignores Lalu’s fresh offer to join INDIA bloc

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday came up with a cryptic response to the comments of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad that “doors are open” for him to join the INDIA bloc. He runs away and leaves the alliance.” When asked about the fresh offer of the RJD chief when he was leaving Raj Bhavan after the oath-taking ceremony …

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

Lalu Yadav says 'doors open for Nitish Kumar', Tejashwi differs, Bihar CM reacts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu Yadav says 'doors open for Nitish Kumar', Tejashwi differs, Bihar CM reacts

India TV News  

A statement by RJD supremo Lalu Yadav has sparked a ruckus in Bihar politics. At the same time, Lalu's son and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has shown a different stance from his father by targeting Nitish Kumar. However, the statement by the former CM only evokes a 'shrug' from Nitish Kumar What did Lalu Yadav say Let us …

Nitish Kumar's picture patting Tejashwi Yadav's shoulder at Bihar Raj Bhavan goes viral | See photo
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 2 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 …

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's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political landscape ahead of 2025 polls
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NDA will fight Bihar election under Nitish, says State’s Deputy CM
3 months ago

NDA will fight Bihar election under Nitish, says State’s Deputy CM

The Hindu  

To avoid any confusion in the ranks ahead of the crucial Assembly elections in Bihar, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the State’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday emphasised that the polls will be fought under Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar’s leadership. He was responding to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent interview to …

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 …

Nitish, RJD spar over Bihar development
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish, RJD spar over Bihar development

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Credit war between the ruling JD and the Opposition RJD has escalated as CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that no development initiative was taken when Lalu Prasad’s party was in power in the state. No development work had taken place earlier,” Nitish said. Nitish inaugurated “Agro Bihar 2024” and asserted that his government had taken a slew of …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

'Nitish Kumar failed': Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav's attack over Nawada arson
6 months ago

'Nitish Kumar failed': Lalu Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav's attack over Nawada arson

Hindustan Times  

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday slammed chief minister Nitish Kumar after 34 homes of Dalit people were allegedly set on fire in Bihar's Nawada, saying the JD leader failed as the CM. Reacting to Jitan Ram Manjhi's remark that 90 per cent of those arrested in the incident were RJD supporters and were from a particular caste, Lalu …

Nitish Kumar loses cool over Oppn protest in Bihar Assembly, says 'Hum to sunayenge' | WATCH
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar loses cool over Oppn protest in Bihar Assembly, says 'Hum to sunayenge' | WATCH

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday lost his cool while speaking on the Opposition'a demand over reservation in the Bihar Assembly. The chief minister got angry at RJD MLA Rekha Paswan. Patna High Court has stayed the reservation, but the state government has reached the Supreme Court, he said, adding the government has also requested to include it in …

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’
7 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 …

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 …

Bihar BJP leader says NDA will contest 2025 Assembly polls under CM Nitish Kumar: ‘Have started preparations’
9 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

‘Good opportunity to…’: Tejashwi Yadav on Nitish Kumar emerging as kingmaker
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Election Result 2024: As INDIA Tries To Woo Bihar CM, Tejashwi Yadav Boards Same Delhi Flight As 'Kingmaker' Nitish Kumar | ABP News
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Result 2024: As INDIA Tries To Woo Bihar CM, Tejashwi Yadav Boards Same Delhi Flight As 'Kingmaker' Nitish Kumar | ABP News

ABP News  

After the Lok Sabhaelections results, the I.N.D.I.A bloc will meet today to discuss the possibility of forming a government incase the need arises and if it can call on for support from other parties to make the alliance stronger. On Tuesday, reports emerged, that the opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc approached Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to make a comeback again to …

Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi take same flight to Delhi ahead of NDA, INDIA bloc meetings after election results
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi take same flight to Delhi ahead of NDA, INDIA bloc meetings after election results

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav are coming to Delhi in a same flight, as both NDA and INDIA bloc meeting are scheduled to take place in New Delhi a day after Lok Sabha election results. According to reports, Bihar Finance Minister Vijay Chaudhary, RJD Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Jha, JD MP Lalan Singh visited …

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 …

Struggling ally to a crucial link: How Nitish Kumar retained significance
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Struggling ally to a crucial link: How Nitish Kumar retained significance

Hindustan Times  

In 2013, Nitish Kumar decided that his conscience didn’t permit him to support Narendra Modi as prime minister, and he walked out of the National Democratic Alliance, a partnership that had lasted for close to two decades and benefited both the BJP and Kumar. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar In 2015, Kumar allied with his old socialist friend and fellow …

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