Nitish Kumar
22nd Chief Minister of Bihar (born 1951)
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Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician who has served 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, and also holding the post for 9th term.
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Where is Nitish Kumar? Why is BJP not inviting him to its rallies: RJD leader Tejashwi YadavIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will win more than 4,000 seats': Nitish Kumar's faux pas at PM's rally in BiharIndiaTimes - Published | |
INDI alliance not able to decide its leader, says PM Modi in BiharPrime Minister Narendra Modi attacked on Congress at a Nawada rally, highlighting progress surpassing post-independence achievements. Emphasised bold government initiatives, commitment to eradicating..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Sensed RJD's plans': JD(U) leader on why Nitish Kumar dumped INDIA blocIndiaTimes - Published | |
For 400+, all allies must be on same platform amicably: Chirag PaswanLJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, after securing five Lok Sabha seats to contest within the NDA, announced plans to campaign alongside Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for a potential 40-seat sweep..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar NDA seat-sharing: Chirag gets 5, uncle noneBJP finalized the distribution of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar on Monday. The party will contest 17 seats, while Nitish Kumar's JD(U) will vie for 16. The remaining five seats were allocated to Chirag..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expands cabinet with 21 ministers, BJP now has 15Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet, adding 21 ministers from BJP and JD(U). With BJP leading in minister count and notable community representations, the cabinet reflects a strategic coalition..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar cabinet expansion: Nitish Kumar inducts 21 new ministersBihar CM Nitish Kumar expanded the cabinet in Patna, inducting 21 new ministers. The oath was administered by governor Rajendra Arlekar. The cabinet now includes a mix of fresh faces and returning..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expands his cabinet by inducting 21 ministers, six of them become minister for the first timeBihar CM Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet to 30 ministers, with BJP and JD(U) as main contributors. The induction ceremony was led by Governor Arlekar. Various community representatives were included,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Nitish Kumar begged for forgiveness before Lalu Prasad in 2022': Tejashwi Yadav on Bihar CM's 'betrayal'According to the PTI news agency, Tejashwi Yadav said, "Nitish ji had, after begging for forgiveness, told my parents that the BJP was trying to split his party and wean away his MLAs."DNA - Published | |
Despite getting JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar to NDA camp, BJP keeps its focus on wooing OBC, EBC groupsIn Bihar, BJP is focusing on expanding its support base among OBC and EBC. Recent moves like picking Nand Kishore Yadav as assembly speaker and fielding Dharamsheela Gupta and Bhim Singh for Rajya..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Husband, son arrested under pressure from top officials: JD(U) MLA Bima BhartiJanata Dal (United) MLA Bima Bharti alleges her son and husband were arrested in an Arms Act case under pressure from top officials in the state government. Bharti expresses loss of trust in MLAs and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Irked at slogan-shouting, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar warns RJD of action against 'irregularities'IndiaTimes - Published | RJD indulged in corrupt practices during its rule in Bihar: NitishBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has accused the RJD of engaging in corrupt activities during their tenure in Bihar, and the newly formed NDA-led government is set to launch an investigation into..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar floor test: Nitish Kumar wins trust vote with 129 votesBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday won the floor test with 129 votes as the Opposition parties walked out before the voting.DNA - Published | Tejashwi Yadav targets Nitish Kumar, calls him 'Dashrath', 'Chacha' in Bihar AssemblyTejashwi Yadav, publicly voiced his dissatisfaction with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to leave the 'Mahagathbandhan' and rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the..DNA - Published |
'We were not there to sing and dance for your entertainment': Tejashwi Yadav takes a dig at Bihar chief minister Nitish KumarIndiaTimes - Published | Nitish Kumar set to face floor test after taking oath for record 9th time, here's what we know so farIndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish: Rahul in bid to steal caste survey creditBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday dismissed as "nonsensical" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim that the caste survey in the state was conducted under pressure from the latter's party...IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi's vehicle attacked in Bihar's Katihar, not in Bengal: Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee claimed Rahul Gandhi's vehicle was attacked in Bihar, not Bengal. She condemned the incident and suspected it was an expression of anger in Bihar, where Nitish Kumar's JD(U) returned to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish Kumar vows to stay with NDA foreverThe Congress and RJD on Tuesday lashed out at Nitish for making another U-turn and joining the BJP-led NDA ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. "I thought PM Modi was a master of U-turns ... but Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Rahul Gandhi's claim nonsensical': Nitish Kumar responds to Congress leader's remarks on caste survey in BiharOn Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi had claimed that Nitish Kumar was feeling trapped after getting a caste survey conducted under pressure from the Mahagathbandhan partners and the BJP “provided him with a way..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will remain in NDA...': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar issues first statement after leaving INDIA BlocHitting out at the opposition's grouping, which has vowed to take on the BJP at the Centre in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said that the alliance's name --INDIA-- was christened..DNA - Published | A little pressure & Nitish makes U-turn. We don't need him: RahulIndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish Kumar-led new NDA govt in Bihar to seek trust vote on February 10IndiaTimes - Published | ' A little pressure and he takes U-turn, we don't need him': Rahul Gandhi takes dig at Nitish KumarRahul Gandhi in his first remarks on Nitish Kumar's exit from Mahagathbandhan said “The ‘Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) will fight for social justice in Bihar; we don't require Nitish Kumar for..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Ideology of hatred and violence took away our beloved Bapu': Rahul Gandhi takes fresh swipe at BJP as Yatra reaches BiharRahul Gandhi urges citizens to protect the 'flame of truth' from 'hatred' on the 76th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's martyrdom. His 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' enters Bihar after Nitish Kumar's exit from the..IndiaTimes - Published | NDA will suffer with entry of Nitish Kumar, INDIA will...: Opposition leaders' sharp remarks as Bihar CM changes sidesThe Bihar chief minister was considered a prime architect of opposition unity but the INDIA parties were putting up a brave face on Monday saying the BJP-led NDA will lose credibility and suffer..DNA - Published |
Bihar assembly likely to get new speaker on February 12The Bihar assembly is expected to have a new speaker on Feb 12, as the Nitish Kumar government seeks to reschedule the budget session from Feb 12-29. BJP's Nand Kishore Yadav submitted a "no-confidence..IndiaTimes - Published | RJD: Unlike BJP, we believe in mandate, not in poachingBihar BJP chief Samrat Chaudhary, now the new deputy CM, outlined on Monday how the alliance with JDU was revived over 17 months after Nitish Kumar dumped BJP in Aug 2022. "JD(U) presented before us a..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP, JD(U) defend alliance, say Congress trying to weaken regional outfitsCongress and opposition parties criticize Nitish Kumar's return to NDA. JD(U) and BJP defend alliance, accusing Congress of weakening regional parties. JD(U) focuses on strengthening alliance while..IndiaTimes - Published | Kharge: If BJP wins in 2024 LS polls, Modi will become dictatorCongress president equates Narendra Modi with Vladimir Putin, warns of dictatorship if BJP retains power in upcoming polls. Mallikarjun Kharge says this could be the last chance for people to pick..IndiaTimes - Published |
INDIA block unity was broken on day Cong took out Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra 'alone': Ghulam Nabi AzadGhulam Nabi Azad criticizes Congress for going alone in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, neglecting potential allies. Azad advises including other political parties in the journey for a broader alliance. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Why Nitish Kumar's alliance with BJP may help JD(U) in Lok Sabha electionsIndiaTimes - Published |
'Not good for ...': Arvind Kejriwal on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's latest U-turnDelhi chief minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar made the wrong choice by exiting the INDIA bloc and joining hands with the BJP-led NDA.Speaking at a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Aaya Kumar, gaya Kumar:' Congress slams Nitish Kumar, accuses him of betraying oppositionCongress takes swipe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his volte-face. Kumar formed a new government with BJP after resigning as CM of Bihar. Congress criticizes Kumar's frequent resignations and changing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nitin Kumar's return to NDA won't affect opposition INDIA alliance: Sanjay RautMP Sanjay Raut said that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's return to the NDA will not affect the INDIA alliance. Raut claimed Congress favored Kumar as the convener of the opposition bloc. Raut dubbed Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published | Ideologies of RSS, BJP spreading violence, hatred: Rahul GandhiOn Monday, Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Congress leader, accused the RSS and BJP of promoting violence and animosity across the nation. Speaking at a public rally during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,' he..IndiaTimes - Published |
Newly formed Nitish Kumar-led government holds its first cabinet meeting in PatnaThe newly formed Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar held its first cabinet meeting in Patna. Nitish Kumar, along with eight ministers, took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time after..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar Politics: Saamana editorial slams CM Nitish Kumar for returning to NDA foldThe first meeting of the alliance was convened in Patna in June last year and the second two-day meeting was held a month later in Bengaluru, where the acronym INDIA was christened.DNA - Published |
BJP asserts itself by naming Nitish's bugbears as deputy CMsNitish Kumar was unhappy with BJP's choice of deputy CMs Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi, disregarding his preference for Sushil Modi. BJP's current pick, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, shows..IndiaTimes - Published | PM post nowhere in sight with INDIA, CM chair at risk from RJDBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's aspiration for the prime ministerial role led to a political storm as he broke away from the Grand Alliance to join the NDA. Disagreements within the opposition bloc..IndiaTimes - Published |
Back with NDA, no question of going anywhere now: Nitish KumarVijay Kumar Choudhary, Prem Kumar, and other ministers took oath in Bihar. Nitish Kumar and BJP formed a cabinet with proper caste representation, keeping in mind the Lok Sabha elections. The NDA..IndiaTimes - Published | Tejashwi slams 'visionless, tired' CM, says game has just begunDumped after less than 18 months in office, Bihar's former deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav described thrice-reincarnated chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday as a "visionless and tired" leader who..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi congratulates Nitish, deputy CMsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders on Sunday congratulated Nitish Kumar on taking oath as chief minister."NDA government formed in Bihar will leave no stone unturned for the..IndiaTimes - Published | Why HR-wallahs would like to love PaltiputraMemes, jokes and funny videos - social media can't stop guffawing at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who has switched allies like pyjamas once again. Among the hashtags trending on X on Sunday was..IndiaTimes - Published |
M-Y equation, dividing INDIA bloc part of BJP's arithmeticA combination of calculations - sweep of 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, weakening INDIA bloc and frustrating Congress's caste card - appears to have led BJP to renew ties with Nitish Kumar after..IndiaTimes - Published | Fear of losing more allies now haunts anti-BJP blocWith JD(U) of Nitish Kumar bolting, the INDIA gates have eyes peeled for more possible exits, amid a fresh crisis of optics for the opposition alliance just when it was hoping to hit the road for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
First signs Of differences in Bihar's Grand Alliance appeared on November 2Was the break-up of the Grand Alliance sudden? Although Nitish Kumar formally announced it on Sunday, signs of discomfort in the alliance had started getting visible two months ago when he appeared to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dil ke tukde huye hazaar': Haryana CM jibes INDIA bloc after Nitish Kumar joins BJP-led NDAIndiaTimes - Published |
