I will never leave Nitish Kumar's side, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
1 year, 9 months ago

I will never leave Nitish Kumar's side, says Jitan Ram Manjhi

India Today  

Former Chief Minister of Bihar Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday said he would never leave current CM Nitish Kumar’s company and stay wherever he is. His statement comes after Nitish Kumar recently revealed that the BJP was trying to lure Manjhi. Nitish Kumar had lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Mahagathbandhan rally in Bihar's Purnia on Saturday. Nitjsh Kumar also expressed his doubts about the chief of Hindustani Awam Morcha, Jitan Ram Manjhi, changing sides.

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Eknath Shinde resigns amid suspense over next Maharashtra Chief Minister
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde resigns amid suspense over next Maharashtra Chief Minister

India Today  

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde resigned as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Tuesday amid suspense over Mahayuti's choice of the next contender for the top job. However, despite there being no consensus over the top post, there is no constitutional requirement for the new Chief Minister to take oath before the end of the term of the existing Legislative Assembly, …

Exclusive: JDU leader claims Nitish Kumar offered PM post by INDIA, Congress denies
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: JDU leader claims Nitish Kumar offered PM post by INDIA, Congress denies

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar was offered the prime ministerial post by the Opposition INDIA bloc in a bid to bring him into the alliance, but he declined the offer, party leader KC Tyagi said in an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak/India Today TV on Saturday. "Nitish Kumar got an offer from the INDIA bloc to …

Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi take same flight to Delhi ahead of NDA, INDIA bloc meetings after election results
6 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 …

Nitish Kumar's ‘will stay with you’ promise at NDA rally. PM Modi chuckles
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Nitish Kumar’s core EBC voters miffed at latest U-turn in Bihar, but root for Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha poll
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Now there is no question of going anywhere else, we will stay together: Nitish Kumar
10 months, 3 weeks 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 becomes Bihar CM for ninth time; 8 others sworn in
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar becomes Bihar CM for ninth time; 8 others sworn in

Op India  

On Sunday, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar at the Raj Bhavan, marking a historic ninth time he has assumed this role. Earlier today, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, submitting his resignation letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan. In addition to Nitish Kumar, leaders of the Janata …

Nitish Kumar joining NDA: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav claims INDIA alliance is strong
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar joining NDA: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav claims INDIA alliance is strong

Live Mint  

After JD chief Nitish Kumar exited the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar and joined the National Democratic Alliance, outgoing Dy chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday claimed that the opposition bloc INDIA alliance is strong. Calling Nitish Kumar a “tired CM”, the RJD leader said, “Khel abhi shuru hua hai, khel abhi baki hain. Crediting the …

DMK Calls Nitish Kumar's BJP Shift a Loss for Party
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK Calls Nitish Kumar's BJP Shift a Loss for Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's exit from the Mahagathbandhan alliance and consequently the INDIA bloc to align with the BJP is a "loss" for the Saffron party and a "gain" for the opposition alliance, Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK said on Sunday. Reacting to Janata Dal President and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's move, which is being seen as a body …

Flanked by BJP leaders, Nitish Kumar stakes claim to form govt in Bihar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Flanked by BJP leaders, Nitish Kumar stakes claim to form govt in Bihar

Live Mint  

Led by the acting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, leaders of Janata Dal, Bharatiya Janata Party, Hindustani Awam Morcha and an Independent MLA met Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna and staked their claim to form the government in the state. Earlier in the day, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Bihar chief minister, snapping alliance ties with Lalu …

PM Modi dials Nitish Kumar as he returns to NDA fold, congratulates him
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi dials Nitish Kumar as he returns to NDA fold, congratulates him

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dialled and congratulated Nitish Kumar ahead of his resignation as the Bihar chief minister, as per media reports. Nitish Kumar is most likely to take oath as CM for the ninth time on Sunday but this time, the JD may form government with the new NDA cabinet, according to reports. Over Nitish Kumar's resignation, …

‘Aaya Ram-Gaya Ram’, What political leaders say about Nitish’s resignation?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Aaya Ram-Gaya Ram’, What political leaders say about Nitish’s resignation?

Live Mint  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge commented on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's resignation by stating that he was not surprised by the development. Furthermore, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh in a post on X said that Nitish Kumar, who frequently changes political partners, is giving tough competition to the chameleons in changing colours. It is quite clear that the Prime Minister …

Nitish Kumar after Mahagathbandhan exit: ‘New alliance will be formed’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar after Mahagathbandhan exit: ‘New alliance will be formed’

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar has blamed the slow progress of talks with the INDIA bloc for his exit from the Opposition's alliance. In his first reaction after his resignation as the Bihar chief minister, Kumar said he tried to make the alliance work but "no response was coming". "Today, I have resigned as the chief minister and I …

Bihar: Nitish Kumar resigns as CM, to form new govt with BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar: Nitish Kumar resigns as CM, to form new govt with BJP

Op India  

The 18-month ruling coalition between Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress has to come to an end on 28th January when CM Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation to the Governor. Bihar CM and JD president Nitis Kumar meets Governor at Raj Bhavan; tells him – We have decided to sever ties with the mahagathbandhan in the state. …

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM after meeting governor, set to join BJP-led NDA
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM after meeting governor, set to join BJP-led NDA

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday, breaking away from the grand alliance less than 18 months after forming a new government in the state with the support of Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar hands over resignation letter to governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The governor has …

Will leave I.N.D.I.A bloc to form new alliance: Nitish Kumar after resigning as Bihar CM
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will leave I.N.D.I.A bloc to form new alliance: Nitish Kumar after resigning as Bihar CM

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar resigns: Bihar outgoing Chief Minister and JD president Nitish Kumar said, "Today, I have resigned as the Chief Minister and I have also told the Governor to dissolve the government in the state. In his first reaction to the political turmoil after handing over his resignation letter to the Governor, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the state …

Tracing Nitish Kumar's journey from Sushasan Babu to Palti Kumar
10 months, 3 weeks 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 to resign today? RJD, Congress brace for Bihar shake-up
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar to resign today? RJD, Congress brace for Bihar shake-up

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to resign from his post by noon on Sunday and several Congress MLAs will go with him, sources told India Today TV, amid the political turmoil in the state. Oath-taking could happen a day later, the source told India Today TV and added that the BJP is likely to get two deputy Chief …

Will Nitish Kumar quit INDIA bloc? Bihar assembly equation comes into focus
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Nitish Kumar quit INDIA bloc? Bihar assembly equation comes into focus

Hindustan Times  

As uncertainty looms over the future of the coalition government in Bihar with speculations about Nitish Kumar rejoining the BJP-led NDA, the focus has once again shifted to the numbers in the Bihar assembly. The rumors over Nitish getting back with the NDA began on Thursday after RJD supremo Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya talked about "changing ideology as the …

Bihar: Nitish Kumar to leave RJD and join hands with BJP again?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bihar: Nitish Kumar to leave RJD and join hands with BJP again?

Op India  

The political landscape of Bihar is speculated to change again very soon. It is being said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will break the RJD-JDU alliance to join hands with the BJP once again before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the announcement of Bharat Ratna for Karpuri …

Nitish Kumar likely to replace Lalan Singh as JDU chief: Sources
1 year ago

Nitish Kumar likely to replace Lalan Singh as JDU chief: Sources

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to remove Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh as the Janata Dal chief, sources have said. According to sources, Nitish Kumar is upset with Lalan Singh over the way he has been functioning and especially his growing proximity with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav. Reports said Nitish …

Jitan Ram Manjhi to protest against CM Nitish Kumar\'s remarks
1 year, 1 month ago

Jitan Ram Manjhi to protest against CM Nitish Kumar\'s remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Following the controversial remark made by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Hindustani Awami Morcha Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi has organized a silent protest near Patna High Court on Tuesday. Jitan Ram Manjhi issued a statement accusing Nitish Kumar of insulting the entire Dalit community with his comments directed at him. Other organizations will also participate in the protest”, Former …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar loses cool again in State Assembly, attacks Jitan Ram Manjhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar loses cool again in State Assembly, attacks Jitan Ram Manjhi

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his cool again in the State Assembly on Thursday and said it was due to his “stupidity” that he had made Jitan Ram Manjhi the Chief Minister of the State. Mr. Manjhi, now president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular, became Chief Minister of the State in May 2014 when he was with Janata Dal …

Bihar: Nitish Kumar loses his cool over Jitan Ram Manjhi, says 'he became CM due to my stupidity'
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar: Nitish Kumar loses his cool over Jitan Ram Manjhi, says 'he became CM due to my stupidity'

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Assembly session, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar came down heavily on Hindustani Awam Morcha leader Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday. Kumar lost his cool over the former Chief Minister during discussion during the discussion on the Reservation Amendment Bill. Based on the survey findings, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had recommended a hike in the reservation of OBCs …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar apologises for his remark on population control
1 year, 1 month ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar apologises for his remark on population control

Live Mint  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar today apologised for his remark on population control, reported news agency ANI. BJP demands Bihar CM's resignation The BJP on Tuesday flayed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his remarks, and demanded his resignation. Reacting sharply, Union Minister and a senior BJP leader from Bihar Ashwini Kumar Choubey said Kumar has tarnished the dignity and …

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 …

Key Nitish aide alleges BJP trying to repeat Maharashtra episode in Bihar
1 year, 5 months ago

Key Nitish aide alleges BJP trying to repeat Maharashtra episode in Bihar

The Hindu  

A key aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on July 4 rejected demands for Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav's resignation, following a CBI chargesheet against the RJD leader, and accused the BJP of trying to repeat the Maharashtra episode in the State. Bihar Minister and senior JD leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary also taunted the BJP for having demanded the resignation …

Setback for Nitish ahead of key Oppn meet as Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah in Delhi, may join BJP-led NDA
1 year, 6 months ago

Setback for Nitish ahead of key Oppn meet as Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah in Delhi, may join BJP-led NDA

India TV News  

In a setback for the opposition unity ahead of Nitish Kumar's much-awaited meet on June 23, former Bihar Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi is said to be meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, reports have said. According to reports, Jitan Ram Manjhi is meeting Amit Shah in Delhi and may announce his entry …

Jitan Manjhi's party withdraws support to Nitish Kumar government in Bihar
1 year, 6 months ago

Jitan Manjhi's party withdraws support to Nitish Kumar government in Bihar

India Today  

Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha on Monday withdrew its support for the Nitish Kumar government in the state. Manjhi's son Santosh Suman, the party's national president, said he has sought an appointment with Bihar Governor, Rajendra Arlekar, to hand over the letter of withdrawal of support. Suman, who resigned from the cabinet last week alleging …

Manjhi’s son quits Nitish cabinet, ahead of crucial anti-BJP meet in Patna
1 year, 6 months ago

Manjhi’s son quits Nitish cabinet, ahead of crucial anti-BJP meet in Patna

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Kumar Suman Tuesday quit the Nitish Kumar cabinet, alleging “pressure” to merge his Hindustani Awam Morcha with chief minister Kumar’s Janata Dal-United. Suman’s resignation comes days ahead of the keenly anticipated meeting of prominent leaders from across the country scheduled in Patna for June 23, following months of hectic efforts by …

Jitan Manjhi's son quits Nitish cabinet alleging pressure to merge HAM with JD(U)
1 year, 6 months ago

Jitan Manjhi's son quits Nitish cabinet alleging pressure to merge HAM with JD(U)

Deccan Chronicle  

PATNA: In a sudden move, Bihar minister Santosh Suman resigned from the state cabinet on Tuesday alleging "pressure" to merge his Hindustani Awam Morcha with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD. Suman, who held the SC and ST welfare portfolio, is the national president of HAM founded by his father Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former chief minister. Tiwari added, "At the …

Headache for Nitish? Bihar minister quits cabinet, days before big Oppn meet
1 year, 6 months ago

Headache for Nitish? Bihar minister quits cabinet, days before big Oppn meet

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe welfare minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Santosh Suman quit the state Cabinet on Tuesday amid speculations that the HAM might join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. His decision to quit came a day after his father and former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said that he would …

Ahead of Opposition meet in Patna, former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman quits Bihar Cabinet
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahead of Opposition meet in Patna, former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman quits Bihar Cabinet

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Opposition meet in Patna on June 23, former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman, on June 13, resigned from the Cabinet of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Asked about the reason for resignation from the Cabinet of Mr. Kumar at the crucial stage when the Opposition meet is scheduled, Mr. Suman said, “There was a lot …

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 sidesteps query on fighting 2024 Lok Sabha poll
1 year, 7 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 …

Don't wish to become PM, want to work for country's good: Nitish Kumar after meeting Akhilesh
1 year, 8 months ago

Don't wish to become PM, want to work for country's good: Nitish Kumar after meeting Akhilesh

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav on Monday met former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav as they sought to cobble up a united opposition front against the Bhartiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. After holding a closed-door meeting with Akhilesh, Nitish Kumar addressed the media and said that he aims to bring …

Nitish to call on Patnaik, Akhilesh in May in bid for oppn unity
1 year, 8 months ago

Nitish to call on Patnaik, Akhilesh in May in bid for oppn unity

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who has been making efforts towards opposition unity ahead of the 2024 parliamentary polls, is likely to call on his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in the first week of May, people familiar with the matter said. “Nitish Kumar, top RJD leaders from Bihar and Congress leaders are reaching out …

Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah but says he stands firmly with Nitish
1 year, 8 months ago

Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah but says he stands firmly with Nitish

The Hindu  

Bihar’s ruling mahagathbandhan constituent and Hindustan Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi may have tried to downplay any overt political meaning to his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on April 13, 2023, but the BJP has insisted that it portends more desertions in the Nitish Kumar camp before the 2024 General Election. Mr. Manjhi, a …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

'BJP doors closed forever for Nitish Kumar, enough of...,', says Amit Shah in Bihar rally
1 year, 10 months ago

'BJP doors closed forever for Nitish Kumar, enough of...,', says Amit Shah in Bihar rally

India TV News  

Amit Shah in Bihar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has joined hands with the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, after dumping the Bharatiya Janata Party, for realising his Prime Ministerial ambitions, which he keeps having "every three years". Shah, who was speaking in Balmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency, charged Kumar with …

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

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

ABP News  

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

‘Will die but never go with BJP’: Nitish Kumar’s jibe at former ally
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Will die but never go with BJP’: Nitish Kumar’s jibe at former ally

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party state executive committee passed a resolution ruling out any relations with its former alliance partner, the Janata dal in future, and stated that chief minister Nitish Kumar had ‘become a liability’, Kumar on Monday said that the party was ‘in for a rout’ in 2024 Lok Sabha. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar “I …

Won't leave, will fight to save JDU: Upendra Kushwaha
1 year, 10 months ago

Won't leave, will fight to save JDU: Upendra Kushwaha

India Today  

Janata Dal 's rebellious parliamentary board president, Upendra Kushwaha, on Friday said he won't quit and would "fight to save the party". Party leader's remark sparks rumour JDU vs JDU Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asked his party colleague Upendra Kushwaha to quit the JDU. Reacting to the speculation about Upendra Kushwaha's alleged proximity with the BJP, Nitish Kumar said that …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

‘Remain united to defeat BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections’: Nitish to opposition
2 years ago

‘Remain united to defeat BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections’: Nitish to opposition

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar while addressing an open session of the Janata Dal national council here in Patna on Sunday said the opposition parties can win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with an ‘overwhelming majority’ if they agree to join hands with each other. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar “Everyone should remain united. Undaunted by the defeat at the …

Is Nitish Kumar planning to take another U-turn? Political strategist Prashant Kishor's big claim
2 years, 2 months ago

Is Nitish Kumar planning to take another U-turn? Political strategist Prashant Kishor's big claim

India TV News  

Political strategist Prashant Kishor claimed on Wednesday that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is in touch with the BJP and that he may go for a tie-up with the party again if the situation demands so, a suggestion dismissed by the JD as misleading and aimed at spreading confusion. Kishor, who is on a 'padyatra' in Bihar in what is …

Don\'t be surprised if Nitish Kumar joins hands with BJP again, says Prashant Kishor
2 years, 2 months ago

Don\'t be surprised if Nitish Kumar joins hands with BJP again, says Prashant Kishor

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Political strategist Prashant Kishor claimed on Wednesday that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is in touch with the BJP and that he may go for a tie-up with the party again if situation demands so, a suggestion dismissed by the JD as misleading and aimed at spreading confusion. Kishor, who is on a padyatra in Bihar in what …

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