‘Let 12 months pass’: Prashant Kishor’s point-by-point rebuttal for Nitish Kumar
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Let 12 months pass’: Prashant Kishor’s point-by-point rebuttal for Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

It’s Prashant Kishor vs Nitish Kumar again, one sharp remark at a time. The poll strategist on Thursday delivered a strong rebuttal after the Bihar chief minister said: “Does he know the ABC of what has happened since 2005?” Nitish Kumar’s comments - during his Delhi visit - were in response to his former party colleague’s criticism of the state government. Political strategist Prashant Kishor and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. “Let 12 months pass…and then we would ask ‘who knows ABC and who knows XYZ’?” Kishor - who was sacked from the JD in 2020 - said during a presser. Kishor's tweet - deleted in less than an hour after it was posted - was viewed as a response to the JD leader's comments that the politician-poll strategist, credited for many recent monumental poll victories, was probably making comments against his governance because “may be he wants to help BJP”.

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Politics for Prashant Kishor is an adhesive
2 days, 9 hours ago

Politics for Prashant Kishor is an adhesive

The Hindu  

Political strategist-cum-founder of Jan Suraaj Party Prashant Kishor who was sitting on fast-unto-death beneath Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan in support of the protesting Bihar Public Services Commission—combined competitive examination aspirants seeking re-examination of their preliminary test which was conducted on December 13, was arrested in the wee hours of Monday. Ever since Mr. Kishor officially founded …

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

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

India Today  

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

Nitish's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political landscape ahead of 2025 polls
2 weeks, 2 days 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
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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

What the Defeat of New Entrant Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, Says of Bihar’s Future
2 weeks, 4 days ago

What the Defeat of New Entrant Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, Says of Bihar’s Future

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 21, 2024 16:45 IST - 5 MINS READ There are several lessons to be learnt from the rough and tumble of Bihar politics, and it is time for Prashant Kishor, the brand guru of political strategy, to learn a few. Kishor, a new entrant into Bihar politics, objects seriously to typifying the State for its caste politics …

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

Prashant Kishor Claims BJP To Suffer Cong Fate In Bihar: 'People Wondering If Nitish Mentally Fit To Lead'
3 months, 1 week ago

Prashant Kishor Claims BJP To Suffer Cong Fate In Bihar: 'People Wondering If Nitish Mentally Fit To Lead'

ABP News  

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor said on Tuesday the BJP will suffer the same fate in Bihar for propping up Nitish Kumar despite the chief minister being not "physically and mentally" fit as the Congress did for helping RJD president Lalu Prasad impose his "jungle raaj". It is the BJP's compulsion that it has to retain Kumar in power in Bihar …

Prashant Kishor takes ‘9th fail’ dig at Tejashwi Yadav over Bihar's development
4 months ago

Prashant Kishor takes ‘9th fail’ dig at Tejashwi Yadav over Bihar's development

Hindustan Times  

Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor mocked Bihar's former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday, alleging that the “9th fail” politician could not lead the state to development with a lack of education, reported news agency ANI. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor took a dig at deputy CM of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, saying that a "9th fail" could not develop …

Nitish shamed Bihar when he touched feet of Modi: Prashant Kishor
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish shamed Bihar when he touched feet of Modi: Prashant Kishor

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhagalpur: Political strategist turned activist Prashant Kishor charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with having "touched the feet" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure his own continuance in power. His conscience had not been put up for sale," said Kishor, who had managed the JD president's election campaign in 2015 and formally joined the party two years later. But …

Prashant Kishor Eyes Entry Into Bihar Assembly In 2025 With Jan Suraaj Party: Details
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Prashant Kishor Eyes Entry Into Bihar Assembly In 2025 With Jan Suraaj Party: Details

ABP News  

With eyes on Bihar assembly elections slated for next year, political consultant-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has decided to convert his Jan Suraaj campaign into a political party. Citing reason for a new option in Bihar, Kishor said that more than 50 per cent of people in Bihar are fed up with Lalu-Nitish and the Bharatiya Janata Party and are looking for …

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

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

Nitish Kumar predicts ‘4,000 MPs’ for NDA in viral clip. RJD mocks Bihar CM
9 months ago

Nitish Kumar predicts ‘4,000 MPs’ for NDA in viral clip. RJD mocks Bihar CM

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is being trolled on social media for his latest gaffe, in which he predicted that the National Democratic Alliance will win ‘more than 4,000 seats’. During an NDA rally in Bihar's Nawada, that will vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19, Kumar was heard in the viral video making the …

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar
9 months, 2 weeks 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's ‘will stay with you’ promise at NDA rally. PM Modi chuckles
10 months ago

Nitish Kumar's ‘will stay with you’ promise at NDA rally. PM Modi chuckles

Hindustan Times  

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Bihar since the JD rejoined the BJP-led NDA, his old camaraderie with chief minister Nitish Kumar took centre stage. Aurangabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being garlanded by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary and others during the inauguration of foundation stone laying ceremony of various development projects, in …

Upendra Kushwaha, former JDU leader, calls on Nitish Kumar, congratulates him on becoming Bihar CM again
11 months, 1 week ago

Upendra Kushwaha, former JDU leader, calls on Nitish Kumar, congratulates him on becoming Bihar CM again

India TV News  

Rashtriya Lok Janta Dal leader Upendra Kushwaha on Friday met Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar to congratulate him on becoming the Bihar Chief Minister again. Announcing the same on X, he wrote, "Met Shri Nitish Kumar and gave him hearty congratulations and best wishes on assuming the responsibility of Chief Minister again in the NDA government of Bihar." Earlier, Nitish …

Nitish Kumar’s core EBC voters miffed at latest U-turn in Bihar, but root for Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha poll
11 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar’s core EBC voters miffed at latest U-turn in Bihar, but root for Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha poll

The Hindu  

Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar’s latest U-turn of returning to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Bihar has not gone down well with the members of his core vote bank — the Extremely Backward Classes — but in the run-up to the Lok Sabha election, they unequivocally expressed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA’s return to …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says he will remain in NDA ‘forever’ now
11 months, 1 week ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says he will remain in NDA ‘forever’ now

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Days after he dumped the Mahagathbandhan and the INDIA bloc to form a new government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asserted that he will now stay in the fold of the National Democratic Alliance “forever”. Janata Dal Chief Nitish Kumar took oath as the chief minister of Bihar …

No tangible gain for the BJP by taking Nitish Kumar but...: Prashant Kishor
11 months, 1 week ago

No tangible gain for the BJP by taking Nitish Kumar but...: Prashant Kishor

Hindustan Times  

Political strategist Prashant Kishor said BJP has no tangible gain by taking Nitish Kumar and JD back in the NDA fold as it would not make a huge difference in BJP's seats from Bihar but it was psychological low to the Opposition. Prashant Kishor said Nitish Kumar would reduce BJP's seats in Bihar and BJP is aware of that. BJP, …

Good governance poster boy to political weatherman, many shades of CM Nitish Kumar
11 months, 1 week ago

Good governance poster boy to political weatherman, many shades of CM Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

For Bihar, Nitish Kumar is many things. And yet, like on Sunday evening, when the dust inevitably settles on another political manoeuvre in a storied but controversial career, for the past two decades, Nitish Kumar has nearly always been one, very important identity — chief minister of Bihar. For the past two decades, Nitish Kumar has nearly always been one, …

Now there is no question of going anywhere else, we will stay together: Nitish Kumar
11 months, 1 week ago

Now there is no question of going anywhere else, we will stay together: Nitish Kumar

Op India  

After snapping ties with “Mahagathbandhan” and taking oath for the ninth time as Bihar Chief Minister, CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday asserted that his alliance with NDA will remain forever adding that now there is no question of going anywhere else. When asked about RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s statement that “JDU will be finished in 2024”, Bihar CM said that …

Nitish Kumar won't win more than 20 seats in 2025: Prashant Kishor's big prediction
11 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar won't win more than 20 seats in 2025: Prashant Kishor's big prediction

Hindustan Times  

Political strategist Prashant Kishor on Sunday made some strong comments on Nitish Kumar, his political mentor turned bete noire -- as Bihar is all set to see a new government with Nitish becoming the chief minister this time with the help of the BJP. Prashant Kishor said Nitish Kumar will again make a flip before the Bihar election in 2025 …

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet Guv, BJP says ‘no clue’ about CM rejoining NDA
11 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet Guv, BJP says ‘no clue’ about CM rejoining NDA

Live Mint  

The political turmoil in Bihar, centered on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's departure from the Opposition alliance to take on PM Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and subsequently rejoining the National Democratic Alliance, has seen a surprising twist. Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Samrat Choudhary has refuted speculations about Nitish Kumar rejoining the NDA, that he left in …

Nitish Kumar: A crafty cat with nine lives
11 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar: A crafty cat with nine lives

New Indian Express  

Switching loyalties comes so naturally to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that, on all these tense occasions, he achieves the outcome efficiently and with aplomb. Nitish had snapped ties with the NDA and formed a government with the Grand Alliance despite getting the 2020 assembly mandate as an NDA member. Sushil Modi had clearly forgotten the events of 2013, when …

Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar
11 months, 1 week ago

Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar

Op India  

Nitish Kumar, the seasoned politician hailing from Bihar, has traversed a remarkable and often unpredictable political journey since his foray into active state politics in 1974. From Janata Dal to Samata Party Nitish Kumar’s political journey from 1989 to 1996 was characterized by another series of strategic moves and political realignments. It was during this period that Nitish Kumar forged …

Nitish Kumar can be PM candidate if he remains in INDIA bloc: Akhilesh Yadav
11 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar can be PM candidate if he remains in INDIA bloc: Akhilesh Yadav

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded to speculation that Nitish Kumar might join hands with the NDA again, claiming that the Bihar chief minister could become the prime minister if he remains with the INDIA bloc of the Opposition. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. “Anyone can be considered for the post of Prime Minister, …

OPINION | POWER GAME IN BIHAR: NITISH DOES IT AGAIN!
11 months, 2 weeks ago

OPINION | POWER GAME IN BIHAR: NITISH DOES IT AGAIN!

India TV News  

Bihar is currently witnessing swiftly changing political dynamics with strong indications that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may switch camps and join BJP-led NDA. There was tension in JD and RJD camps on Thursday when RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya posted a series of tweets, indirectly attacking Nitish and later deleted the tweets on X platform. A top-level …

Nitish is experienced, would be great if he is made INDIA bloc convenor: Tejashwi
1 year ago

Nitish is experienced, would be great if he is made INDIA bloc convenor: Tejashwi

Deccan Chronicle  

Gaya/Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was an experienced leader and it would be great if a proposal came to make him the convenor of the INDIA coalition, his deputy Tejashwi Yadav said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, in Patna, state Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh told a press conference that his party acknowledged Nitish Kumar's stature and would not flinch from …

After Congress call, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets Tejashwi Yadav amid talks of Cabinet expansion, 2024 Lok Sabha election
1 year ago

After Congress call, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets Tejashwi Yadav amid talks of Cabinet expansion, 2024 Lok Sabha election

The Hindu  

After a call from the Congress top brass, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on December 21 met Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav amid talks of Cabinet expansion and the upcoming Lok Sabha election in 2024. Earlier, at the fourth Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance meeting in New Delhi on December 19, both Nitish Kumar and …

'Positive signal for national politics': key aide of Nitish Kumar on assembly polls outcome
1 year, 1 month ago

'Positive signal for national politics': key aide of Nitish Kumar on assembly polls outcome

The Hindu  

A key aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday saw a "positive signal for national politics" from the assembly elections, in which the BJP has come out with flying colours, much to the disappointment of the Congress. Senior JD leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, a state minister, was approached by journalists with queries about the trends showing a BJP …

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 …

Nitish Kumar once again hints at passing the mantle to Tejashwi Yadav says 'this kid is everything to me'
1 year, 2 months ago

Nitish Kumar once again hints at passing the mantle to Tejashwi Yadav says 'this kid is everything to me'

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday once again hinted that his Deputy Tejashwi Yadav will be his political successor. "Please remember that the chief minister has made it clear in the past that he would like Tejashwi to lead the charge in the next elections. Tejashwi next Mahagathbandhan's leader Kumar had last year said Yadav would "lead" the state's …

Nitish Kumar will be PM candidate of I.N.D.I. Alliance: JDU leader Maheshwar Hazari
1 year, 3 months ago

Nitish Kumar will be PM candidate of I.N.D.I. Alliance: JDU leader Maheshwar Hazari

Op India  

Maheshwar Hazari, a prominent Janata Dal leader and the deputy speaker of the Bihar Assembly, has said that the opposition I.N.D.I. Alliance would announce the name for the Prime Minister candidate, it is going to be Nitish Kumar’s name”, Bihar’s deputy speaker said. The three meetings convened by the opposition alliance this year did not result in the announcement of …

JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate
1 year, 3 months ago

JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate

The Hindu  

On the eve of the first coordination committee meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance Opposition bloc, the Janata Dal leaders from Bihar projected Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the Prime Ministerial candidate for 2024. After the meeting, the block presidents said Mr. Kumar has asked to strengthen the party at block level to win all 40 Lok Sabha …

‘Nitish Kumar is a worthy of PM post…’ JD(U) leader
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Nitish Kumar is a worthy of PM post…’ JD(U) leader

Live Mint  

Nitish Kumar is a worthy candidate for the post of prime minister, the people Hindi heartland feel but he does not aspire for it, JD leader Shravan Kumar said amid the speculations whether Bihar chief minister would be fielding himself for the post. His target is that the INDIA alliance should form the government after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls," …

Will Nitish Kumar contest from Phulpur in 2024 Lok Sabha polls? All you need to know about this constituency
1 year, 5 months ago

Will Nitish Kumar contest from Phulpur in 2024 Lok Sabha polls? All you need to know about this constituency

India TV News  

2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Speculations are rife that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may contest 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Phulpur constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Cabinet minister of Bihar government and JD's in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, Sharwan Kumar said that some party leaders from UP were wishing that Nitish Kumar contest Lok Sabha polls from Phulpur. Some JD leaders of …

Bihar: Speculations rise over Nitish contesting LS polls from UP, BJP hits back with 'lost popularity' jibe
1 year, 5 months ago

Bihar: Speculations rise over Nitish contesting LS polls from UP, BJP hits back with 'lost popularity' jibe

India TV News  

The latest speculations regarding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar contesting Lok Sabha polls from BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh have left the ruling Mahagathbandhan and Opposition saffron party at each other’s throat. The speculations caught pace following Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar’s remark that there were “demands” that Nitish contests from Uttar Pradesh. "I was recently in Jaunpur and there are very strong …

Sharad Pawar may change his mind on joining NDA after meeting PM Modi in August: Ramdas Athawale
1 year, 5 months ago

Sharad Pawar may change his mind on joining NDA after meeting PM Modi in August: Ramdas Athawale

India TV News  

In the midst of a political rift between Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said that the senior Pawar will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next month, during which he may change his mind on joining the National Democratic Alliance. In an exclusive interview with India TV, Athawale said …

Nitish Kumar criticises Prime Minister’s silence on Manipur incident
1 year, 5 months ago

Nitish Kumar criticises Prime Minister’s silence on Manipur incident

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday slammed Prime Minster Narendra Modi for keeping mum on the Manipur situation and said this was why the no-confidence motion against his government had been put forth in Parliament by Opposition parties. Mr. Nitish Kumar said PM Modi was panicked by the Opposition’s unity in forming the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance and …

‘Nitish Kumar the reason for both quitting and returning to NDA’
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Nitish Kumar the reason for both quitting and returning to NDA’

The Hindu  

After breaking away from the BJP-led NDA in 2020, Chirag Paswan, who heads the Lok Janshakti Party, announced his formal return to the alliance on July 17. He said his party would be contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha poll in alliance with the BJP and the arrangement would continue for the 2025 Assembly election in Bihar. The Jamui MP is …

‘Nitish Kumar can’t be upset over small things’: JD-U clarifies on Bengaluru meet
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Nitish Kumar can’t be upset over small things’: JD-U clarifies on Bengaluru meet

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Janata Dal-United president Rajiv Ranjan aka Lalan Singh on Wednesday rebutted speculation that chief minister Nitish Kumar skipped a joint press conference addressed by opposition leaders and returned to Patna because he was upset about the discussions in Bengaluru. BJanata Dal-United president Rajiv Ranjan aka Lalan Singh said the rumour about Nitish Kumar being upset was being spread by …

Ahead of mega Oppn meet on June 23, JDU says Nitish Kumar not a contender for PM post
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahead of mega Oppn meet on June 23, JDU says Nitish Kumar not a contender for PM post

India Today  

Nitish Kumar is not a prime ministerial candidate, said JD chief Rajiv Rajan Singh on Sunday, making the party’s stand abundantly clear amid the Bihar chief minister's ongoing effort to unite the Opposition to challenge the ruling BJP at the Centre in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. 18 OPPN PARTIES TO ATTEND MEET Lalan Singh claimed that 18 political parties …

Nitish Kumar to chair Opposition meeting in Patna on June 12, Mamata to attend
1 year, 7 months ago

Nitish Kumar to chair Opposition meeting in Patna on June 12, Mamata to attend

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal supremo Nitish Kumar will chair a meeting with the opposition parties in Patna on June 12, said party leader Manjit Singh. Speaking to news agency ANI, Singh said, "June 12 has been decided for the meeting, and CM Nitish Kumar will chair the meeting." The Opposition meeting in the state capital comes after Nitish …

Nitish Kumar meets Kejriwal in Delhi, supports AAP govt in tussle with Centre
1 year, 7 months ago

Nitish Kumar meets Kejriwal in Delhi, supports AAP govt in tussle with Centre

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in the national Capital on Sunday and said the Centre’s ordinance to reverse the Supreme Court order to vest power in the elected government in Delhi underlines the need for Opposition unity in the country. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal at the latter’s …

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