Nitish Kumar
Chief Minister of Bihar since 2015
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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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'You are CM not women fashion designer': Tejashwi slams Nitish for remarks on female dressTejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his outdated comment on women's sartorial choices, calling it an insult to half the state's population. Yadav's response followed a video where Kumar..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP makes space for Nitish's JDU and Chirag Paswan in Delhi pollsBJP allocates two Delhi assembly poll seats to allies JD(U) and LJP (Ram Vilas). JD(U) to contest from Burari and LJP from Deoli. BJP fields additional 9 candidates, including Shikha Rai and Anil..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court stays MLC bypoll result till it decides Bihar expulsion caseThe Supreme Court has stayed the declaration of results for the Bihar legislative council byelection following a plea from RJD's Sunil Kumar Singh. Singh challenged his expulsion for allegedly using..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Jo log chhatra-virodhi hai unka Ram-Ram satya hai': Pappu Yadav slams Nitish governmentIndependent MP Pappu Yadav criticizes the Bihar government for its handling of ongoing protests by BPSC aspirants. Supporters demand the cancellation and re-examination of the BPSC exam due to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Lalu Yadav has no importance in Bihar, people are standing with NDA': BJP's Prem KumarBihar minister Prem Kumar underscored public support for the NDA, dismissing Lalu Yadav's influence. He advocates for a double-engine government for fast-tracked development. Union minister Chirag..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Olive branch or mind games? Why Lalu's 'open doors' offer evoked strong retort from Nitish KumarIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Kejriwal another form of Lalu Yadav': BJP minister Lalan Singh takes jibe at AAP supremo; calls RJD chief 'creature'Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh criticized AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, comparing him to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and accusing him of corruption. Singh also dismissed Lalu's recent comments and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RJD tie-up was mistake, will stay with NDA now: Nitish on Lalu overtureBihar CM Nitish Kumar reaffirmed his commitment to the BJP-led NDA, despite recent overtures from RJD and Lalu Prasad. Nitish emphasized his decision to stick with the NDA during his Pragati Yatra,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Nitish Kumar ke pet mein daant hain...': Throwback to when Lalu Yadav took a dig at Bihar CM, WATCH clipBack when late veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav made a statement about Bihar Chief Minister..DNA - Published | |
Nitish Kumar responds with folded hands to Lalu Yadav's 'doors open' remark, says...Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United (JDU) Chief Nitish Kumar responded with "folded hands" to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's "doors open" remark.DNA - Published | |
BPSC row: 'Not a supporter of lathicharge,' says NDA ally Chirag Paswan calls for 'immediate intervention' by Nitish govtChirag Paswan, an NDA ally, criticized lathicharge and water cannons used on students protesting in Patna over alleged BPSC exam irregularities. He urged Bihar's chief minister Nitish Kumar for..IndiaTimes - Published | Will welcome back Nitish Kumar if he ditches BJP, says Lalu aideRJD MLA Bhai Birendra indicated that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar would be welcomed if he left the BJP alliance, emphasizing the fluid nature of political alliances. His remarks hinted at possible political..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No idea why': Naveen Patnaik shrugs off Giriraj Singh's Bharat Ratna proposalNaveen Patnaik, BJD chief, has given a reserved response regarding Union Minister Giriraj Singh's proposal for awarding Bharat Ratna to him and Bihar's Nitish Kumar. Singh praised both leaders'..IndiaTimes - Published | Giriraj Singh demands Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar & Naveen Patnaik, evokes surpriseBihar CM Nitish Kumar received a recommendation for the Bharat Ratna from BJP's Giriraj Singh, citing his impressive performance since rejoining the NDA. This unexpected praise highlights the notable..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘You neglected Dalits’: JDU slams Arvind Kejriwal, supports Amit ShahAmidst a political clash concerning Ambedkar's legacy, the JD(U) countered AAP after Kejriwal suggested Nitish Kumar consider Amit Shah's remarks on the Dalit icon. JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Those who love Babasaheb Ambedkar can't support BJP': Arvind Kejriwal's letter to Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu NaiduArvind Kejriwal criticizes Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, labeling them disrespectful and indicative of the BJP's perspective on the architect of the Indian Constitution. Kejriwal questions..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lalu's sexist jibe at Nitish sparks furore, JDU seeks apologyRJD leader Lalu Prasad sparked controversy with a sexist remark about Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Mahila Samvad Yatra, implying Nitish was "leering" at women. NDA politicians condemned the comment, calling..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nayan sekne ja rahe hain': Lalu Prasad Yadav passes lewd comment on CM Nitish Kumar's women rallyIndiaTimes - Published |
'Despite double-engine govt, what has Bihar gained?': Tejashwi Yadav launches fresh attack on Nitish KumarRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Nitish Kumar government for its handling of protesting BPSC aspirants and the state's overall condition. Yadav highlighted issues like unemployment, poverty,..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: PM Modi's unexpected gesture as Nitish Kumar bows down to touch his feetIndiaTimes - Published |
'Until Nitish took charge in Bihar, there was no serious concern for...': PM Modi attacks previous RJD-led govt in statePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Bihar's Darbhanga.DNA - Published | 'Her melodious songs of Chhath': PM Modi mourns passing of iconic folk singer Sharda SinhaVeteran Indian folk singer Sharda Sinha, renowned for her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi music, passed away at 72. Prime Minister Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar led..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar gets four more Vande Bharat trainsPrime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains for Bihar on Sunday. These trains will operate on the Tatanagar-Patna, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Gaya-Howrah routes, and..IndiaTimes - Published | 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 | |
