Led by CM Nitish Kumar, Bihar takes pledge against liquor consumption
3 years ago

Led by CM Nitish Kumar, Bihar takes pledge against liquor consumption

India Today  

Asserting that the liquor prohibition law in Bihar will be enforced "more effectively" henceforth, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, along with other public servants of the state, on Friday took an oath to abstain from alcohol consumption for the rest of their lives. "I, Nitish Kumar, today on November 26, 2011, at the premise of Gyan Bhawan, with complete probity taking oath that I will not consume liquor for the whole life. Several government officials, students at different schools and colleges, employees of Bihar Vidhan Sabha secretariat joined Kumar in taking the pledge. All law enforcement agencies must ensure proper implementation of the ban across the state, he said, adding that strict action will be taken against all violators, including government officials.

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Bihar Alcohol Ban 2016-2024: Impact, Failures, and Political Future
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bihar Alcohol Ban 2016-2024: Impact, Failures, and Political Future

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2024 19:28 IST - 6 MINS READ When Chief Minister Nitish Kumar banned the sale of alcohol in Bihar in 2016, it sparked mixed reactions. Once the liquor ban is lifted, that money will be dedicated solely to establishing a new education system in Bihar.” The Ranchi-based social activist Sudhir Pal, who supports prohibition, expressed disappointment …

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and reiterated that 'Mahagathbandhan' will continue fighting for social justice in the state and the alliance does not need CM Nitish Kumar for the cause. Governor was shocked and said you came back so quick this time,” said …

Bihar liquor ban: Nitish Kumar calls for fresh survey to study impact of prohibition
1 year ago

Bihar liquor ban: Nitish Kumar calls for fresh survey to study impact of prohibition

India TV News  

Amid a liquor ban in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called for a fresh survey to study the impact of prohibition on Sunday. Kumar made a remark to the effect at a government function organised on the occasion of 'Nashamukti Diwas', celebrated on this date every year when government officials and other public figures take the pledge to carry forward …

Bihar: Case filed against CM Nitish Kumar over 243 deaths in hooch tragedies despite liquor ban
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar: Case filed against CM Nitish Kumar over 243 deaths in hooch tragedies despite liquor ban

India TV News  

A case has been filed against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish in the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Muzaffarpur over the death of 243 people in hooch tragedies. Court approved the complaint A complaint of culpable homicide has been filed by advocate Sushil Kumar Singh for the death of 243 people due to consumption of spurious liquor in Bihar. Bihar government …

Hiccups in Nitish Kumar's Liquor Policy? New Tweaks Show Bihar's Booze Ban May Have Missed the Mark
1 year, 6 months ago

Hiccups in Nitish Kumar's Liquor Policy? New Tweaks Show Bihar's Booze Ban May Have Missed the Mark

News 18  

Is the 50 per cent insurance value too steep to pay? If you are caught carrying liquor in your vehicle in Bihar, you don’t have to pay a fortune now — Just pay 10 per cent of the insurance value and get the vehicle back home. Let’s make it simpler: If a vehicle carrying liquor was confiscated and the insurance …

Three recent decisions by Nitish Kumar may turn Bihar's fate in 2024
1 year, 7 months ago

Three recent decisions by Nitish Kumar may turn Bihar's fate in 2024

Hindustan Times  

PATNA : Three political developments in Bihar in the past fortnight alone have the potential to play big in the 2024 general elections as both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Grand Alliance take measured steps to prepare for the crucial fight. One, earlier this month following the Motihari hooch tragedy in which 30 persons died after consuming spurious liquor, …

Withdraw prohibition in Bihar immediately, says Prashant Kishor
1 year, 10 months ago

Withdraw prohibition in Bihar immediately, says Prashant Kishor

The Hindu  

January 30, 2023 07:05 pm | Updated 08:28 pm IST - Patna Poll strategist Prashant Kishor has demanded that the liquor ban in Bihar be withdrawn immediately. “There is no evidence in the world that any country, State, or society can say that they have brought socio-economic development to their people by implementing prohibition,” Mr. Kishor said on January 30, …

Bihar’s prohibition policy is not working
2 years ago

Bihar’s prohibition policy is not working

The Hindu  

The latest hooch tragedy in Bihar has put Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the backfoot. With the death toll rising to 38 and with several people losing their vision and becoming critically ill, the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has appealed to Mr. Kumar to reconsider the government’s prohibition policy and pay compensation to the family members of those who died. …

Bihar hooch tragedy; Nitish Kumar insists kin of victims won’t get any government aid
2 years ago

Bihar hooch tragedy; Nitish Kumar insists kin of victims won’t get any government aid

The Hindu  

Asserting that prohibition will continue in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that “no compensation will be given to people who die after drinking spurious liquor”. Mr. Kishor, who is currently undertaking a Jan Suraaj Yatra across Bihar said, “People around Mr. Kumar drink liquor and he should rollback the prohibition police in 48 hours.” ‘No sympathy’ However, …

'No compensation': Nitish on Bihar hooch deaths, tragedy; BJP's protest march
2 years ago

'No compensation': Nitish on Bihar hooch deaths, tragedy; BJP's protest march

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said Friday his government would not provide financial compensation to the families of those killed by consuming spurious/illegal liquor. The Janata Dal boss - under sustained fire from the opposition after the death toll from the latest hooch tragedy in the nominally dry state crossed 50 - told the state Assembly 'no compensation will be …

Nitish Kumar enters Bihar assembly amid BJP MLAs stir over hooch tragedy | VIDEO
2 years ago

Nitish Kumar enters Bihar assembly amid BJP MLAs stir over hooch tragedy | VIDEO

Hindustan Times  

Amid uproar over the hooch tragedy in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday was seen entering the state assembly while a crowd of protesting BJP MLAs was chanting slogans against his government. In a video shared by the news agency ANI, Nitish Kumar can be seen making his way to the state assembly in this midst of the demonstrations …

Nitish Kumar should resign if his govt fails to implement policies: Giriraj Singh on hooch tragedy
2 years ago

Nitish Kumar should resign if his govt fails to implement policies: Giriraj Singh on hooch tragedy

The Hindu  

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the hooch tragedy in the State's Chhapra region where the death toll touched 39, and said if Mr. Kumar's policies were not being implemented on the ground then the Chief Minister should resign. But Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's sympathy is not awakened and when someone raises it …

BJP MPs say Nitish Kumar should reconsider Bihar prohibition policy
2 years ago

BJP MPs say Nitish Kumar should reconsider Bihar prohibition policy

The Hindu  

Union Minister Giriraj Singh and Bihar BJP MPs in New Delhi have raised the demand that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar take a second look at the State’s prohibition policy. Personal prestige Pataliputra MP and former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav echoed Mr. Singh’s view and said Mr. Kumar should not make prohibition a matter of personal prestige. He also …

Give up on liquor trade, get Rs 1 lakh reward: Bihar govt's bid to strengthen alcohol ban
2 years ago

Give up on liquor trade, get Rs 1 lakh reward: Bihar govt's bid to strengthen alcohol ban

India Today  

In a bid to further strengthen the ban on alcohol in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rolled out a new approach to tackle the menace of illegal and spurious liquor trade in the state. CM Kumar said that his government would give an amount of Rs 1 lakh to those who give up their liquor business to earn a livelihood. …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar directs to cut off liquor supply chain by arresting suppliers
2 years, 1 month ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar directs to cut off liquor supply chain by arresting suppliers

India Today  

The Bihar government has now changed its strategy to implement prohibition strictly in the state and decided that instead of arresting people caught consuming liquor, the focus of the excise department and police would be to cut the supply chain of liquor. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday chaired a review meeting on liquor prohibition in the state where it …

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for 8th time today
2 years, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for 8th time today

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Janata Dal leader Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as Bihar's chief minister again on Wednesday afternoon after having announced a new "Grand Alliance" which includes Tejashwi Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal and other Opposition parties. Seven parties including 164 MLAs along with independent MLA in our Mahagathbandhan, says Nitish Kumar at a joint presser with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav …

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for the 8th time today
2 years, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for the 8th time today

Live Mint  

Ending the alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal leader Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as Bihar's Chief Minister again today while while Tejashwi Yadav would become the deputy CM. Seven parties including 164 MLAs along with independent MLA in our Mahagathbandhan, said Nitish Kumar at a joint presser with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav after meeting Bihar Governor. …

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 …

Learn to enjoy your drink on the sly, like 'bada sahibs': Manjhi's advice to poor in dry Bihar
2 years, 5 months ago

Learn to enjoy your drink on the sly, like 'bada sahibs': Manjhi's advice to poor in dry Bihar

The Hindu  

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday advised underdogs of the dry State to learn the art of enjoying their drink on the sly from their wealthy counterparts whose bacchanalia does not land them in jails. Mr. Manjhi, whose Hindustani Awam Morcha is a junior partner in the State's ruling coalition, made the remarks during a candid conversation …

Those who consume alcohol are 'mahapaapi', says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
2 years, 8 months ago

Those who consume alcohol are 'mahapaapi', says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called those who consume alcohol "mahapaapi" and said anyone who doesn't abide by the ideals of Bappu is not even an Indian. "If someone doesn't believe in the ideals of Bapu, then we don't even consider them an Indian.they are mahaayogya, mahapaapi who doesn't even listen to the father of the nation.," Nitish Kumar said …

Those who consume liquor are 'Mahapaapi': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in assembly
2 years, 8 months ago

Those who consume liquor are 'Mahapaapi': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in assembly

Op India  

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has noted that the people who consume liquor are “Mahapaapi”, “Mahaayogya” and that he doesn’t consider them Indians. Kumar was addressing the state assembly on Wednesday over the issue of the multiple Hooch tragedies that reportedly took the lives of 37 people after drinking poisonous liquor on Holi. They consume liquor even after knowing that it …

‘Those who oppose Bapu’s principles against liquor consumption are not Indians, biggest sinners,’ says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Those who oppose Bapu’s principles against liquor consumption are not Indians, biggest sinners,’ says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar now has called those who oppose Mahatma Gandhi’s principles against liquor consumption as “not Indians, ‘mahapaapi’ and ‘maha ayogya’ ”. “Mahatma Gandhi Opposed liquor consumption and I consider those who go against Bapu’s principles as not Indians, ‘mahapaapi’ and ‘maha ayogya’. ‘Yogya to woh ho hi nahi sakte…unke liye koi sahanubhuti nahi’ ”, he said …

'Mahapaapi, Don't Consider Them Indians': Cornered Over Hooch Deaths, Nitish Kumar Clarifies on Relief
2 years, 8 months ago

'Mahapaapi, Don't Consider Them Indians': Cornered Over Hooch Deaths, Nitish Kumar Clarifies on Relief

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is facing criticism over hooch tragedies in the state, has called the people who consume liquor “Mahapaapi” and said the state government cannot be made liable for providing relief to those who die after consuming toxic liquor. Speaking in the Bihar Assembly after introduction and passage of an amendment bill that seeks to make …

No jail if caught drinking alcohol: Here's what Bihar's new order says
2 years, 9 months ago

No jail if caught drinking alcohol: Here's what Bihar's new order says

India Today  

The Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar has announced that people caught drinking alcohol will not be jailed. As per the latest order issued by the state government, the police will not send those drinking alcohol to jail. The sale and consumption of alcohol were completely banned by the Nitish Kumar government in April 2016, a year after the Chief Minister …

Nitish govt may amend Bihar liquor law to make it less stringent, bill likely next month
2 years, 11 months ago

Nitish govt may amend Bihar liquor law to make it less stringent, bill likely next month

India Today  

In the wake of recent hooch incidents in Bihar where dozens of people lost their lives, the Nitish Kumar government is likely to amend the existing liquor law to make prohibition less stringent. According to sources, the Nitish Kumar government is working on the amendment bill to bring some changes in the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The Supreme …

Nitish Kumar under attack over Nalanda hooch deaths; opposition, allies demand scrapping of liquor law
2 years, 11 months ago

Nitish Kumar under attack over Nalanda hooch deaths; opposition, allies demand scrapping of liquor law

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has come under attack from both the alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal after 11 people died on Saturday in Nalanda district after consuming tainted liquor. In light of recent hooch tragedies in the state, former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Yuva Morcha demanded that the prohibition law be …

Nitish calls for public shaming of those flouting prohibition
2 years, 11 months ago

Nitish calls for public shaming of those flouting prohibition

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday called for public shaming of those flouting liquor ban in the State, while hardening his stance against relaxing the stringent prohibition law for those coming to the dry State from elsewhere. Addressing a gathering of women’s self-help groups ‘Jeevika’, Mr. Kumar said, “Don’t come to Bihar if you find the ban inconvenient.” Reiterating …

Don't come to Bihar if you have problem with liquor ban, says CM Nitish Kumar
2 years, 11 months ago

Don't come to Bihar if you have problem with liquor ban, says CM Nitish Kumar

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday hardened his stance against relaxing the prohibition law for visitors to the dry state. If you drink liquor and you are having trouble drinking alcohol in Bihar, then don't come to Bihar. There is no need to come to Bihar," Nitish Kumar said. Nitish Kumar reiterated that relaxing the ban on visitors from …

Prohibition Won't Be Relaxed for Those Coming to Bihar from Elsewhere: Nitish Kumar
2 years, 11 months ago

Prohibition Won't Be Relaxed for Those Coming to Bihar from Elsewhere: Nitish Kumar

News 18  

Demands for relaxing the stringent prohibition law in Bihar for those coming to the state from outside were on Friday dismissed outright by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The chief minister, who made the state dry in April 2016, made his views known at a gathering in this north Bihar district, which he visited as part of a statewide social reform …

Empty Liquor Bottles Found in Bihar Legislature Premises, Uproar Ensues
3 years ago

Empty Liquor Bottles Found in Bihar Legislature Premises, Uproar Ensues

News 18  

Empty bottles of liquor were found in the premises of legislature in dry Bihar on Tuesday, in a fresh embarrassment to the Nitish Kumar government, which has been drawing flak over recent hooch tragedies that have claimed more than 40 lives. The spot is less than 100 metres away from the chief minister’s chamber,” Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav fumed …

'Nitish Kumar used to smoke marijuana', alleges RJD MLA
3 years ago

'Nitish Kumar used to smoke marijuana', alleges RJD MLA

India TV News  

Highlights The sale and consumption of marijuana is banned in the state, says Mahto Liquor ban in Bihar is just eyewash: RJD MLA Mahto Why Nitish Kumar is not leaving the addiction of marijuana: Mahto Political temperature is expected to go up in Bihar after Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA Rajvanshi Mahto alleged that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar 'used to smoke …

After farm laws scrapped, Bihar Congress wants withdrawal of liquor ban
3 years, 1 month ago

After farm laws scrapped, Bihar Congress wants withdrawal of liquor ban

India Today  

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled back the contentious farm laws, Bihar Congress President Madan Mohan Jha came up with a similar demand. But if the prohibition law is not successful in Bihar, then the Chief Minister should take a decision on withdrawing it like the farm laws," he said in Hindi. READ: Bihar's crime rate has come …

Nitish Kumar to hold meeting on November 16 to review liquor ban
3 years, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar to hold meeting on November 16 to review liquor ban

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that he has called a high-level meeting on November 16 to “review the effectiveness of the liquor ban” in the state. This will be the second review meeting called by the CM after at least 31 people died due to the consumption of spurious liquor in dry Bihar within a span …

Bihar hooch tragedy: CM Nitish Kumar calls high level meeting on November 16 over liqour ban
3 years, 1 month ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: CM Nitish Kumar calls high level meeting on November 16 over liqour ban

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday called a high-level meeting on November 16 to deliberate the liquor ban in the state following the death of 33 people due to consumption of spurious liquor in the state. We have called a high-level meeting, on 16th November," the CM said. As many as 33 people have died and several others reportedly …

'If You Consume Wrong Thing, This Situation Will Occur': Nitish Kumar On Bihar Liquor Deaths
3 years, 1 month ago

'If You Consume Wrong Thing, This Situation Will Occur': Nitish Kumar On Bihar Liquor Deaths

ABP News  

Patna: Hours after 31 people lost their lives due to drinking spurious liquor in two districts of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday evening said that it is very important to start a campaign once again to tell people that consumption of alcohol is bad and a liquor ban is in effect in the state. RJD Blames Bihar Govt …

Tejashwi Yadav Blames CM Nitish Kumar For 35 Deaths Due To Drinking Poisonous Liquor In Bihar
3 years, 1 month ago

Tejashwi Yadav Blames CM Nitish Kumar For 35 Deaths Due To Drinking Poisonous Liquor In Bihar

ABP News  

Bihar politics: Many families have been ruined once again after drinking poisonous liquor. 31 people have died due to drinking spurious liquor in Gopalganj and Bettiah on the occasion of Diwali. Tejashwi tweeted and said, 'more than 35 people were killed by the government on the day of Diwali in Bihar due to poisonous liquor. इस दर्दनाक घटना पर गहरी …

Spurious Liquor Claims 3 More Lives in Bihar After Last Week’s Tragedy, 70 Hooch Deaths This Year
3 years, 1 month ago

Spurious Liquor Claims 3 More Lives in Bihar After Last Week’s Tragedy, 70 Hooch Deaths This Year

News 18  

Three persons died and three others fell ill on Wednesday allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Gopalganj. Last week, too, four persons died after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in the Siwan district of Bihar, which has witnessed a number of hooch deaths this year. Expressing anguish over last week’s tragedy, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had appealed to people …

Bihar government to seal houses if used for liquor storage
3 years, 3 months ago

Bihar government to seal houses if used for liquor storage

India TV News  

In a bid to implement liquor ban in Bihar, the Nitish Kumar government has approved a proposal to seal warehouses or any other premises used for storage, production, sale or import and export of liquor in Bihar. Moreover, if any individual uses a section of a house for storage or area for consumption of liquor, the state government will seal …

CM Nitish Kumar Fumes Over Criticisms of Liquor Prohibition in Bihar
3 years, 9 months ago

CM Nitish Kumar Fumes Over Criticisms of Liquor Prohibition in Bihar

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday bristled at questions being raised against his highly touted alcohol prohibition drive following some recent instances of violation of the liquor ban. Addressing a function here as part of Bihar Police Week-2021, Kumar also noted with concern the attack by liquor smugglers on a police party in Sitamarhi district, which claimed the life …

Bihar Police Personnel to be Sacked if Caught in Drunken State
3 years, 10 months ago

Bihar Police Personnel to be Sacked if Caught in Drunken State

News 18  

The NDA government in Bihar is facing heat following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s directives that the authorities are to terminate police personnel “found in a drunken state”. The Nitish Kumar government had mentioned phone numbers of law enforcement agencies on electric poles so that people could easily pass information about people involved in consumption, trade, transportation, storage, etc. Mritunjay Tiwari, …

Nitish Kumar takes oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar
4 years, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar takes oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar

Op India  

After a closely fought Legislative Assembly elections in the state Janata Dal chief, Nitish Kumar has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term on November 16. While BJP top brass including HM Amit Shah, party president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the party’s state in-charge Bhupendra Yadav, election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis, Union minister …

'Mandate against NDA': RJD to boycott Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony
4 years, 1 month ago

'Mandate against NDA': RJD to boycott Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony

India TV News  

The Rashtriya Janata Dal has announced that it will boycott the oath-taking ceremony of Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister of Bihar for a fourth consecutive term. "The RJD boycotts oath-taking ceremony of this puppet government. This will be the Nitish's fourth consecutive term as the Chief Minister of Bihar. The RJD claimed the state is getting a "helpless government by …

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for fourth straight term, here's how the Bihar cabinet looks like
4 years, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for fourth straight term, here's how the Bihar cabinet looks like

India Today  

Janata Dal-United president Nitish Kumar took oath as the Bihar chief minister Monday evening. Here are the other leaders who took the oath of office along with Nitish Kumar to serve as ministers in the new Bihar cabinet: NEW BIHAR CABINET Tarkishore Prasad Renu Devi Bijendra Prasad Yadav Ashok Kumar Choudhary Mewa Lal Choudhary Sheela Mandal Santosh Manjhi Mukesh Sahani …

Nitish Kumar May Take Oath as Bihar CM for Fourth Successive Term on Monday
4 years, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar May Take Oath as Bihar CM for Fourth Successive Term on Monday

News 18  

Nitish Kumar may take oath as Bihar chief minister for a fourth successive term next week but the date has not been finalised yet, a close aide said on Thurday. Before he is sworn-in as the chief minister again, Nitish Kumar has to tender his resignation to the governor. However, with top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly …

Nitish Kumar's prohibition claim on shaky ground in Bihar election
4 years, 2 months ago

Nitish Kumar's prohibition claim on shaky ground in Bihar election

India Today  

Sharaab-bandi or prohibition has been one of the main poll planks for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as he seeks re-election of the ruling National Democratic Alliance in the upcoming Bihar Assembly election 2020. It is always available It is sold here at the nearby canal," says a self-proclaimed Nitish Kumar supporter who identified himself as Ramesh Ram in Bihar's …

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