Nitish Kumar
22nd Chief Minister of Bihar (born 1951)
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Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician who has been serving as the 22nd chief minister of Bihar since 22 February 2015, having previously held the office from 2005 to 2014 and for a short period in 2000. He is Bihar's longest serving chief minister whilst also holding the post for his 9th term.
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Prashant Kishor pledges to end Bihar liquor ban within 60 minutes of taking officePrashant Kishor promised to end Bihar’s liquor ban if elected, criticizing Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav for their leadership. He questioned Tejashwi’s educational qualifications and capability...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Around 1,000 small bridges to be built in rural BiharThe Bihar Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved constructing around 1000 small bridges in rural areas under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Nirman Yojana. Amendments to the Mukhya..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Haath jodkar maafi maang rahe the': RJD's Tejashwi Yadav rules out future alliance with Bihar CM Nitish KumarTejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his unreliable commitments and frequent political shifts, recounting instances where Kumar apologized for aligning with the BJP. He ruled out future..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf Bill Row: Nitish Kumar's JDU becomes 3rd BJP ally to oppose the amendment law; know all about the bill hereThe Bihar Chief Minister's party demands changes in the proposed law to safeguard the interests of the Muslims, who make 18 per cent of the population of a state that will hold an Assembly election..DNA - Published | |
'You will...': CM Nitish Kumar's big statement on Centre's 'no' to special status for BiharNotably, after the Lok Sabha polls in which the BJP fell short of a majority, becoming heavily dependent on allies, the JD (U) held a national executive meeting where a resolution was passed raising a..DNA - Published | |
Centre says no special status for Bihar, RJD seeks Nitish Kumar's resignationThis comes a day after BJP's allies from Bihar demanded the status for the backward state.DNA - Published | |
Big blow for Nitish Kumar: Bihar to not get Special Category Status due to...The government made it clear in Parliament today that Bihar cannot be given the status of a special stateDNA - Published | |
Nitish's key aide taunts Lalu for attending Anant Ambani's weddingAide of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Ashok Choudhary, criticised RJD president Lalu Prasad and his family for attending Anant Ambani's wedding, highlighting the hypocrisy between their actions and ally Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is Manish Kumar Verma? Former IAS officer, who calls Nitish Kumar 'Yug Purush', joins JD(U)Verma, a 2000-batch Odisha-cadre IAS officer, voluntarily retired from services in 2021, reportedly on the advice of Nitish Kumar.DNA - Published | 'Will touch your feet': Nitish's request to speed up road project; official responds, 'Sir please ... 'IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar conducts aerial survey in three districts as water level rises in several rivers in BiharIndiaTimes - Published | 'Double engine, one engaged in corruption, another in crime': Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar over bridge collapse in BiharTejashwi Yadav attacks CM Nitish Kumar and JD(U) for corruption, citing a bridge collapse and administrative failures. Highlights continuous crime, inefficiency, corruption during his 18-month tenure...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Shall I touch your feet?': Bihar CM asks officials to complete land survey by July 2025Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday distributed appointment letters to 9,888 candidates selected for Special Survey Assistant Settlement Officer and other related posts and asked the..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar deputy CM fulfills his vow regarding Nitish KumarSamrat Choudhary removes turban in Ayodhya after Nitish Kumar's party switch, dedicating it to Lord Ram. This marks Choudhary's vow fulfillment, emphasizing his commitment and the political shifts in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Time to remove my turban...': Samrat Choudhary on his old vow regarding CM Nitish KumarIndiaTimes - Published | Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reiterates demand for 'special status' for state at key JDU meetAhead of the meeting, JD (U) leader Neeraj Kumar said that the 2024 election results have made it clear that the country's politics revolve around Nitish Kumar.DNA - Published |
PM Modi praises Bihar's growth under CM Nitish KumarIndiaTimes - Published | USA fan takes brilliant one-handed catchWatch as Nitish Kumar's six is brilliantly caught one handed by a fan in the crowd during England's ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against USA in Bridgetown.BBC Sport - Published |
'Nitish is mastermind': Tejashwi hits back at BJP's allegations linking him to paper leak casesIn response to allegations from the BJP linking him to paper leak cases in Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday called Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the "mastermind" behind the leaks. Tejashwi,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP has always...': RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav after Patna HC scraps Bihar government's quota hikeRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also targeted the JDU party headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and criticised it for remaining silent on the issue. "I don't know why the JDU people and Nitish Kumar..DNA - Published |
Fire can't destroy knowledge: PM Modi at Nalanda university campusPM Modi inaugurated a new Nalanda University campus in Bihar's Rajgir to re-establish India as a global knowledge hub by 2047. The event was attended by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, external affairs minister..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: When Nitish Kumar took PM Modi by surprise during Nalanda university inaugurationIndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish brought shame to Bihar when he touched feet of PM Modi: Prashant KishorPolitical strategist turned activist Prashant Kishor on Friday charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with having "touched the feet" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure his own continuance in..IndiaTimes - Published | 'What a catch!' - Siraj brilliance dismisses NitishWatch as India's Mohammed Siraj brilliantly catches USA's Nitish Kumar off the bowling of Arshdeep Singh in T20 World Cup in New York.BBC Sport - Published |
'Dissatisfied souls': Sanjay Raut on Naidu & Nitish after portfolio allocation in Modi cabinet 3.0Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticized BJP for keeping important ministries and not satisfying NDA allies like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu after the portfolio allocation in Modi cabinet 3.0...IndiaTimes - Published | Nitish Kumar meets party workers ahead of NDA government's swearing-in ceremonyBihar CM Nitish Kumar met JD(U) workers ahead of joining BJP-led NDA government. PM-designate to swear in council at Rashtrapati Bhavan. RJD MP calls for special status and package for Bihar.IndiaTimes - Published |
'Unconditional support but ... ': Why spotlight would always be on Nitish as Modi 3.0 takes chargeJD(U) chief Nitish Kumar and TDP supremo Chandrabau Naidu offer unconditional support to BJP in the 18th Lok Sabha. Nitish Kumar, known for his history of changing alliances, plays a key role in the..IndiaTimes - Published | Special Category Status: Why TDP and JD(U) want it for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar and why it’s importantWhile the word around the corridors of power suggest that the allies will demand the Speaker post to insulate themselves from defections and splits in the fure future, there’s also word that Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish Kumar's JD(U) seeks review of Agnipath Scheme, backs UCC but...Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi on Thursday said his party has demanded for a review of the Agnipath scheme and will "pursue" the caste census issue which, he asserted, was a need of the time.DNA - Published | What BJP may have to give Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, Chirag Paswan, Eknath Shinde to make Modi 3.0 a realityFor the first time in his 22-year political career, Modi will not have the absolute majority that has allowed him to make decisions independently.DNA - Published |
In key meetings, NDA elects PM Modi as leader, INDIA bloc says will continue to fight: Top 10 developmentsChandrababu Naidu confirmed TDP's alignment with NDA, emphasizing the importance of Naidu and Nitish Kumar's support for the BJP to form the government.IndiaTimes - Published | 'Have lost their minds': JDU hits out at INDIA bloc for anti-Nitish campaignDescribing the NDA's victory in the Lok Sabha elections as the victory of the people, Ranjan further said that this Lok Sabha election was not an ordinary election but a political battle between..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Ye sab baatein ...': Tejashwi Yadav reveals story behind his viral image with Nitish KumarIndiaTimes - Published | 'Sarkar to banegi hi': Nitish Kumar ahead of crucial NDA meetIndiaTimes - Published |
Election results 2024: INDIA bloc leaders to meet at Kharge's residence to discuss govt formationINDIA bloc leaders will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence Wednesday evening to decide on the strategy to form the government and whether to reach out to former allies Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published | Naidu, Nitish champions of special tag demand for split statesChandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar have once again emerged as pivotal figures in Indian politics. Both leaders have persistently advocated for special category status for their states, which..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP's gap with mandate broadens; Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan keeps hope of Naidu and Nitish being kingmakerAs the BJP seems to not getting a full mandate now all eyes are towards TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U) Nitish Kumar, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has also not ruled out both being kept as an..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: INDIA bloc offers Deputy PM post to Nitish Kumar, says reportNitish Kumar's JDU is currently leading in 15 seats, with the NDA leading in a total of 13 seats, while the Opposition's INDIA bloc is ahead in 9.DNA - Published |
Lok Sabha results: NDA leads in Bihar; Nitish Kumar's JD(U) ahead on 14 seatsThe NDA alliance, which includes the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and Janta Dal (United), are leading in Bihar, according to the latest trends issued by the Election..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of Lok Sabha election results, Nitish Kumar meets PM ModiIndiaTimes - Published |
'Something big after June 4': Tejashwi Yadav claims all is not well between Nitish Kumar, BJPRashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday once again claimed that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is not happy with ally BJP and Bihar will witness "something major" after June 4, the..IndiaTimes - Published | Nitish not going along well with BJP; Bihar to witness something major: Tejashwi YadavIndiaTimes - Published |
'May Narendra Modi become ...': Nitish Kumar's slip of tongue at Patna rallyIndiaTimes - Published | BJP handed over 'Bihar' to Nitish Kumar just to get 30-35 MPs, says poll strategist Prashant KishorAfter predicting a clear win for the BJP-led NDA in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Thursday blamed the BJP for “Bihar’s backwardness and showing no interest in..IndiaTimes - Published |
