Nitish Kumar sidesteps query on fighting 2024 Lok Sabha poll
1 year, 11 months ago

Nitish Kumar sidesteps query on fighting 2024 Lok Sabha poll

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on April 30 sidestepped a query about the possibility of contesting the next year’s Lok Sabha poll from his pocket borough Nalanda. Incidentally, shortly after Mr. Kumar dumped the BJP in August last year, there had been speculations that he could contest from Phulpur in adjoining Uttar Pradesh, a Lok Sabha seat formerly represented by Jawahar Lal Nehru, where a sizeable chunk of voters are Kurmis, the caste to which the JD leader belongs. The JD boss, who has vowed to defeat former ally BJP by uniting the Opposition in the 2024 General Elections, The saffron party has been livid over Mr. Kumar’s Opposition unity outreach which recently saw him rubbing shoulders with leaders as diverse as Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav. The BJP, which lost power in Bihar as a result of Kumar’s exit from the NDA last year, has been testily asserting that there was "no vacancy for the Prime Minister's post in 2024".

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Nitish Kumar's gesture for woman at event sparks row, RJD says ‘Bihar being shamed’
3 days, 2 hours ago

Nitish Kumar's gesture for woman at event sparks row, RJD says ‘Bihar being shamed’

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Sunday hit out at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar after he was spotted placing his arm around the shoulders of a woman at a public function where Union home minister Amit Shah was also present. Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar presenting certificate to a farmer during state level …

'Made A Mistake, Will Never Happen Again': Nitish Kumar On Alliance With RJD Ahead Of Polls
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3 days, 8 hours ago

'Made A Mistake, Will Never Happen Again': Nitish Kumar On Alliance With RJD Ahead Of Polls

ABP News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday reiterated that he would never go with the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan bloc and said he made a mistake by aligning with Lalu Yadav's Party. Speaking during an event in Patna, the JD chief said that though he made a mistake by entering into the RJD-led alliance twice, this would never happen again. He also …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee made me Chief Minister, won't leave NDA: Nitish Kumar
3 days, 19 hours ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee made me Chief Minister, won't leave NDA: Nitish Kumar

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday credited late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his role in appointing him to the state's top post and said he made a mistake by joining hands with the Mahagathbandhan. Atal Bihari Vajpayee made me the Chief Minister. Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Kumar at his residence in Patna …

Nitish Kumar assures Amit Shah: Will never repeat mistake of ditching BJP again
3 days, 19 hours ago

Nitish Kumar assures Amit Shah: Will never repeat mistake of ditching BJP again

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar assured Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday that he would "never again" ditch the BJP, having done so "twice by mistake". Shah, a former BJP president, had given a pep talk to the cadre late Saturday night, when he is said to have asserted "our victory in Bihar will resonate far and wide". Widely …

Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar, NDA leaders meet over seat-sharing in Bihar: Sources
3 days, 19 hours ago

Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar, NDA leaders meet over seat-sharing in Bihar: Sources

India Today  

The ruling National Democratic Alliance partners on Sunday met at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Assembly polls, sources told India Today TV. The meeting, held by Union Home Minister and former BJP president Amit Shah, was attended by NDA coalition partners, who each brought with them a list of seats they …

Union HM Amit Shah endorses CM Nitish Kumar at Gopalganj rally ahead of Bihar Assembly elections
3 days, 19 hours ago

Union HM Amit Shah endorses CM Nitish Kumar at Gopalganj rally ahead of Bihar Assembly elections

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday affirmed that JD president Nitish Kumar would become chief minister again after upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. Kick-starting the election campaign for NDA from Gopalganj, Shah said that Bihar would develop under joint leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Nitish Kumar. Shah’s remarks assumed significance in the wake of …

Of Tiring and Retiring Politicians | Power Play by Anand Mishra
5 days, 5 hours ago

Of Tiring and Retiring Politicians | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 28, 2025 19:57 IST - 7 MINS READ Dear readers, Shuffling through the headlines this week, two items caught my attention. Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, never one to mince words, said Kumar should “make his son the Chief Minister if his mind is not working”. This was not his first jab—he had said that Kumar is …

Bihar Election 2025: Nitish Kumar’s son to fight polls? Prashant Kishor to join Cong-RJD’s INDIA bloc? Rumours run high
1 week ago

Bihar Election 2025: Nitish Kumar’s son to fight polls? Prashant Kishor to join Cong-RJD’s INDIA bloc? Rumours run high

Live Mint  

Political parties in Bihar have upped their ante as the state assembly election nears. Speculations are rife that Nishant Kumar, CM Nitish Kumar's son, may enter politics this year and contest the 2025 Bihar elections from Harnaut constituency. Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor said, “Nitish Kumar is physically tired and mentally unfit…” Kishor, who launched his party Jan Suraaj ahead of …

Why BJP needs a limping Nitish Kumar as crutch in Bihar
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1 week ago

Why BJP needs a limping Nitish Kumar as crutch in Bihar

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister and JD boss Nitish Kumar chatted and laughed on stage as the national anthem was being sung at an event in Patna last week. While the PM Modi-led BJP has remained cautious about naming Nitish Kumar, the "laadle mukhyamantri", as its CM face, Nitish himself has firmly resolved to lead the "double-engine" government. With the BJP needing …

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Takes Over As Kerala BJP Chief: 'Will Bring NDA To Power In State'
1 week, 2 days ago

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Takes Over As Kerala BJP Chief: 'Will Bring NDA To Power In State'

ABP News  

Thiruvananthapuram: Former Union Minister and technocrat-turned-politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar assumed office as the BJP's state president on Monday, declaring his mission to bring the NDA government to power in Kerala, a state largely dominated by the CPI-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF. "For entrusting me with this responsibility, I wholeheartedly thank my high command—Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit …

How Nitish's national anthem gaffe triggered a battle of perception in Bihar poll season
1 week, 2 days ago

How Nitish's national anthem gaffe triggered a battle of perception in Bihar poll season

India Today  

For nearly two decades, Nitish Kumar has served as the linchpin of Bihar’s political landscape: methodical, measured and meticulous. In a measured riposte, JD minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary asserted that the people of Bihar were well aware of the reverence Nitish, the son of a freedom fighter, hold for the national anthem and the country’s traditions. JD MLC Neeraj Kumar …

Rajeev Chandrasekhar appointed Kerala BJP chief, vows to make NDA win
1 week, 2 days ago

Rajeev Chandrasekhar appointed Kerala BJP chief, vows to make NDA win

India Today  

Former Union Minister and technocrat-turned-politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar assumed office as the BJP's state president on Monday, declaring his mission to bring the NDA government to power in Kerala, a state largely dominated by the CPI-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF. "For entrusting me with this responsibility, I wholeheartedly thank my high command—Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, …

Prashant Kishor asks Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to resign: ‘Physically tired, mentally unfit’
1 week, 3 days ago

Prashant Kishor asks Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to resign: ‘Physically tired, mentally unfit’

Hindustan Times  

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign stating that the Janata Dal chief's ability to govern has been compromised due to both physical exhaustion and mental unfitness. ‘BJP deserves equal blame’: Kishor He added, "Nitish Kumar is physically tired and mentally unfit. Kishor also said, "The BJP deserves equal blame because it's …

JD(U) leader frowns upon buzz around Nitish son
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

'Bihar Ki Maang, Sun Liye Nishant': Clamour Grows In JD(U) Over Nitish's Son Entry Into Bihar Politics
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

ABP News  

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

Nitish Kumar consumes bhaang, disrespects women in asssembly: Rabri Devi alleges after spat with Bihar CM
3 weeks 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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3 weeks, 2 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
3 weeks, 3 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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3 weeks, 5 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 Dy CM Samrat Choudhary confirms Nitish Kumar as NDA's chief ministerial candidate for upcoming polls
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary confirms Nitish Kumar as NDA's chief ministerial candidate for upcoming polls

New Indian Express  

When asked about Nishant Kumar’s possible entry into active politics, Choudhary said it was an internal matter of the JD. Commenting on opposition leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Choudhary claimed that Tejashwi’s position in politics was solely due to his father, former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad. “The day Lalu ji announces others like Tej Pratap or Misa Bharti as his political …

Made his wife Chief Minister when jailed: Nitish Kumar's fresh jab at Lalu Prasad
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Made his wife Chief Minister when jailed: Nitish Kumar's fresh jab at Lalu Prasad

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday launched a scathing attack on Lalu Prasad Yadav, reminding opposition legislators that the Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch had appointed his wife, Rabri Devi, as Chief Minister in 1997 when he was jailed in connection with the fodder scam. Nitish Kumar made the remarks in the Bihar Legislative Assembly amid high drama for the …

Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: BJP backs Nitish Kumar for another term, dismisses leadership change speculations
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3 weeks, 5 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 …

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: No Easy Win for BJP, RJD, or Nitish Kumar
3 weeks, 6 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
3 weeks, 6 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 will switch sides, BJP won’t win Bihar if…’: Prashant Kishor predicts big for Assembly polls
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4 weeks ago

‘Nitish Kumar will switch sides, BJP won’t win Bihar if…’: Prashant Kishor predicts big for Assembly polls

Live Mint  

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has claimed that Janata Dal and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may switch sides after the Assembly elections in the state after contesting them with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Addressing a press conference in West Champaran district, Prashant Kishor claimed that Nitish Kumar has become unpopular to enjoy a fifth consecutive term in office “no matter …

Manoj Jha Mocks Nitish Kumar as Brahma Amid Row Over Lalu Yadav's Rise
4 weeks ago

Manoj Jha Mocks Nitish Kumar as Brahma Amid Row Over Lalu Yadav's Rise

Deccan Chronicle  

The political heat in Bihar soared on Wednesday after Rajya Sabha MP and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha took a sharp jibe at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, sarcastically calling him the "creator of the universe" and "Brahma." Jha’s comments come a day after Nitish Kumar triggered controversy by claiming credit for the political rise of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad …

Nitish Kumar may switch sides after Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor
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4 weeks 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 News: ‘I made your father,’ CM Nitish Kumar slams Tejashwi Yadav in assembly – ‘you don’t know anything’
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bihar News: ‘I made your father,’ CM Nitish Kumar slams Tejashwi Yadav in assembly – ‘you don’t know anything’

Live Mint  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar targeted Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and his former deputy Tejashwi Yadav by invoking his father and former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav during a debate in the assembly on Tuesday. Estimated Budget of ₹ 3,16,895.02 crore Nitish Kumar had begun speaking about the development work done by the National Democratic Alliance government in the state. …

Bihar Assembly erupts as CM Nitish Kumar clashes with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over Lalu Prasad's legacy
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Why BJP is evasive on Nitish Kumar as CM face for Bihar polls
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Why BJP is evasive on Nitish Kumar as CM face for Bihar polls

India Today  

A conundrum is unfolding within the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar, a political riddle woven into the ever-shifting alliances of the state. On February 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with his characteristic flourish, described Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as ‘Laadla Mukhyamantri’—a term of endearment certainly, but one that stopped conspicuously short of the grand anointment the Janata Dal had …

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

Pavan K. Varma | Bihar’s turn to vote next: Jan Suraajj has a fair shot
1 month ago

Pavan K. Varma | Bihar’s turn to vote next: Jan Suraajj has a fair shot

Deccan Chronicle  

The next big electoral battle will be for the Bihar Assembly elections at the end of this year. The 15 years of Lalu Yadav’s ‘jungle raj’, was followed by a brief ray of hope when Nitish Kumar came to power, but that hope was short lived, and the state has lapsed back into unethical political alliances and misgovernance. But its …

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

Patna Diary | Confusion persists over Nitish as next CM face
1 month ago

Patna Diary | Confusion persists over Nitish as next CM face

New Indian Express  

Confusion over the possibility of Nitish Kumar being the next chief minister continues. Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal said the NDA will contest the upcoming assembly polls under CM Nitish’s leadership. Jaiswal’s comments came days after Nitish’s son, Nishant Kumar, suggested the NDA should declare his father as their candidate for chief minister. Seat-sharing talks on among Opposition bloc The …

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

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

ABP News  

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

Breaking News: Tejashwi Slams Nitish Kumar Ahead of Bihar Elections | ABP NEWS
1 month 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'
1 month 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 …

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

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

CM Nitish allots portfolios to new Ministers, reshuffles other departments of BJP quota
1 month ago

CM Nitish allots portfolios to new Ministers, reshuffles other departments of BJP quota

The Hindu  

A day after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet by inducting seven new Ministers, the Bihar Chief Secretary’s office on Thursday issued the notification allotting the portfolios to the new Minister. The seven new BJP Ministers who took oath on Wednesday include Raju Singh, Vijay Saraogi, Jivesh Mishra, Vijay Mandal, Sunil Kumar, Motilal Prasad and Krishna Kumar alias Mantu. …

Is Bihar Cabinet Expansion Nitish Kumar's Great Balancing Act Ahead Of Assembly Elections?
1 month ago

Is Bihar Cabinet Expansion Nitish Kumar's Great Balancing Act Ahead Of Assembly Elections?

ABP News  

Bihar Cabinet Expansion News: The cabinet expansion and Nitish Kumar's 'one ministry per minister' policy is a key development for Bihar in an election year. Seven BJP MLAs — Sanjay Sarawagi, Sunil Kumar, Jivesh Kumar, Raju Singh, Moti Lal Prasad, Vijay Kumar Mandal and Krishna Kumar Manttu — took the oath of office as ministers on Wednesday. This appears to …

Why Nitish Kumar's all-BJP cabinet induction signals a power rejig in Bihar
1 month ago

Why Nitish Kumar's all-BJP cabinet induction signals a power rejig in Bihar

India Today  

With Bihar in assembly election mode, the cabinet expansion by chief minister Nitish Kumar signals not just a realignment of power within the ruling coalition but also a calculated move by his ally BJP to cement its footing. The reshuffle follows the resignation of state BJP president Dilip Kumar Jaiswal as revenue and land reforms minister, an obligatory step in …

7 BJP MLAs Inducted In Nitish Cabinet Months Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Bihar
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1 month, 1 week ago

7 BJP MLAs Inducted In Nitish Cabinet Months Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Bihar

ABP News  

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar cabinet underwent an expansion on Wednesday ahead of assembly polls in the state slated to be held later this year. Sanjay Saraogi, Sunil Singh, Jivesh Mishra, Raju Singh, Motilal Prasad, Krishna Kumar Mantoo, and Vijay Kumar Mandal - all from the saffron party camp took the oath as ministers. Constitutionally, the Bihar cabinet can have 36 …

Nitish Kumar expands Bihar cabinet: Seven new BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers ahead of state elections
1 month, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar expands Bihar cabinet: Seven new BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers ahead of state elections

Live Mint  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet on Wednesday, February 26, ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, bringing in seven new ministers from NDA ally Bharatiya Janata Party. Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary said, “I congratulate all seven ministers who will work for the development of Bihar under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar.” Who are the BJP MLAs Inducted …

BJP's Dilip Kumar Jaiswal Resigns As Bihar Minister Amid Cabinet Expansion Talks
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1 month, 1 week ago

BJP's Dilip Kumar Jaiswal Resigns As Bihar Minister Amid Cabinet Expansion Talks

ABP News  

BJP's Bihar President Dilip Kumar Jaiswal resigned from his ministerial position amid reports of cabinet expansion. Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing for a cabinet expansion. Current Cabinet Composition Presently, the Bihar cabinet comprises 30 ministers, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and two Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat …

Is Bihar Going For Cabinet Expansion? Strategic Reshuffle Likely Ahead Of Elections
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1 month, 1 week ago

Is Bihar Going For Cabinet Expansion? Strategic Reshuffle Likely Ahead Of Elections

ABP News  

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing for a cabinet expansion. Current Cabinet Composition Presently, the Bihar cabinet comprises 30 ministers, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and two Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha manages three departments: Road Construction, …

Nishant Kumar advocates for Nitish’s CM re-election as speculation grows over his political entry
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP
1 month, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday expanded his cabinet with the induction of seven new faces, all from the alliance partner BJP. The development comes three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhagalpur where he transferred the 19th instalment of PM Kishan Samman Nidhi to bank accounts of farmers and inaugurated several development projects. Governor Arif Mohammad …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets BJP president JP Nadda, discusses future strategy of NDA
1 month, 1 week ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets BJP president JP Nadda, discusses future strategy of NDA

India TV News  

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets BJP president JP Nadda, discusses future strategy of NDA The visit comes months ahead of the assembly elections in the state. BJP president Nadda is on a two-day visit to Bihar which started on Monday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday met BJP national president JP Nadda at the state guest house in Patna. …

Tejashwi Yadav says he will welcome Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics
1 month, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav says he will welcome Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday said he would welcome it if rumours were to be believed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar would enter politics. Many times, Mr. Yadav has raised questions regarding the Chief Minister’s health saying that Mr. Nitish was not mentally fit to govern the State. Scotches rumours While speaking to …

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