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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'BJP imposing Nitish on Bihar youth': Prashant Kishore on CM's latest gaffeJan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishore has intensified his criticism of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after Kumar's recent gaffe of mixing PM Modi's name with Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Kishore accused BJP of imposing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In latest gaffe, Nitish Kumar mixes up PM Modi with Vajpayee, later asks crowd to stand up for ‘pranam’ - WatchBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, facing scrutiny over recent gaffes, mistakenly mentioned former PM Vajpayee instead of PM Modi at a public event, prompting opposition leaders like Tejashwi Yadav to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Returned to Bihar after fulfilling promise made here': PM Modi says terrorism razed to ground - top quotesPrime Minister Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar, asserted that he fulfilled his promise to retaliate against Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, referencing Operation Sindoor. He highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav promises Rs 2,500 for women, 200 units of free electricity if RJD winsTejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, unveiled welfare schemes, including cash transfers to women and subsidized utilities, aiming to unseat Nitish Kumar's government in the upcoming Bihar elections. Yadav..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Rok sako to rok lo': Rahul Gandhi's message to PM Modi, Nitish Kumar in BiharRahul Gandhi faced police obstruction en route to Ambedkar hostel in Darbhanga, where he planned to engage with students at a 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' event. Despite the attempts to stop him, Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: BPSC aspirants lathi-charged outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's home in PatnaIn Patna, Bihar, police used lathis to disperse teacher recruitment aspirants protesting for the release of supplementary results from the TRE-3 exam. The protesters, who gathered outside Chief..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘My party made me go here and there’: Nitish Kumar on staying with NDABihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, acknowledging BJP's role in his initial rise to power under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has pledged his unwavering commitment to the NDA alliance. He attributed his past..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Janata sab yaad rakhegi': RJD slams PM Modi and Nitish for holding rally in poll bound Bihar just days after Pahalgam terror attackThe Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for holding a political rally in Bihar while the nation mourns the victims of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar elections: JD(U) stands firm on Nitish, BJP stays vague as uneasy calm engulfs NDA over CM faceDisagreement has emerged between BJP and JD(U) after Haryana CM's remark on Bihar Assembly polls. JD(U) leaders asserted Nitish Kumar as CM for the next five years, dismissing concerns of BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will perform Nitish Kumar's political funeral': Prashant Kishore accuses Bihar govt of sabotaging his Patna rallyPrashant Kishore, Jan Suraaj boss, vowed to politically bury Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in the upcoming assembly elections. Addressing a rally in Patna, he accused the administration of obstructing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'My wish is Nitish be made deputy PM': Is BJP planning JD(U) supremo's 'honourable exit'?Speculation is growing within Bihar's NDA alliance as the BJP may be considering a significant shift in leadership post-elections. The BJP might propose an "honourable exit" for Nitish Kumar,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lightning strikes kill 25 people in Bihar, CM announces 4 lakh ex-gratia for victimsTragic lightning strikes in Bihar claimed at least 25 lives across seven districts, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to announce compensation for the victims' families. Nalanda reported the..IndiaTimes - Published | Palayan Roko, Naukri Do: Rahul Gandhi launches 'white T-shirt' yatra in BiharRahul Gandhi joined the 'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do' padyatra in Begusarai to highlight issues like unemployment and inflation faced by Bihar's youth. He urged attendees to wear white t-shirts to pressure..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No Muslim leader will quit, party firmly with Nitish Kumar': JD(U) MLC Khalid AnwarJD(U) MLC Khalid Anwar has asserted that no Muslim leaders will leave the party, despite resignations from the party over its support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The Bihar ruling party remains..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Fence sitters could ... ': Why Waqf politics may help NDA in BiharNitish Kumar's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha marks a strategic shift in his political stance, potentially realigning votes in Bihar's upcoming assembly elections. Analysts suggest..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Kab inka-hamara haath mil jaye': Akhilesh's ally warning to BJP ahead of Bihar pollsAkhilesh Yadav criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, accusing the BJP of divisive politics. He hinted at potential shifts in political alliances, particularly involving Bihar CM Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published | History will blame Nitish Kumar more than BJP: Prashant Kishor on Waqf billJan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor criticises the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a tool for political polarisation. He accuses Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of hypocrisy for supporting the Bill, which..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Misusing his face': Tejashwi Yadav accuses BJP of 'controlling' Nitish KumarRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the BJP of misusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's face while controlling the state government. He asserts that Lalan Singh belongs to the BJP and criticizes the ruling..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Bihar is being shamed': RJD on Nitish Kumar's 'objectionable' action with woman on stageBihar CM Nitish Kumar faces criticism from RJD after a video shows him placing his arm around a woman’s shoulder at an event with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Opposition parties accuse Kumar of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will never again jump ship', Nitish Kumar assures Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published | Shah sounds Bihar poll bugle with 'jungle raj' jibe at RJDUnion Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters in Bihar to re-elect the BJP-led NDA, emphasizing the development achieved under PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar. Shah criticized the RJD leadership for their..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Committed mistake twice': In presence of Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar says he will 'never again' leave NDABihar CM Nitish Kumar assured Union home minister Amit Shah he would remain in the BJP-led NDA alliance, attributing prior departures to mistakes. Kumar highlighted developmental work under his..IndiaTimes - Published | Iftar outreach vs Waqf politics: Who will gain in battleground Bihar?Iftar diplomacy has become a critical platform for political maneuvering in Bihar amidst the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill controversy. Key ally leaders, including Nitish Kumar, face pressure from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Prashant Kishor demands medical bulletin for Nitish Kumar, questions Bihar CM's mental fitnessPrashant Kishor, leader of Jan Suraaj Party, has demanded a medical bulletin for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's mental health. Kishor alleges Kumar shows signs of cognitive decline and suggests the current..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, leader of opposition Rabri Devi’s heated exchange in legislative councilA heated exchange occurred in the Bihar Legislative Council between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Rabri Devi over reservation issues. Protests by RJD members in green T-shirts..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Dhokhebaaz' poster targeting Nitish Kumar over Waqf bill appears outside Rabri Devi's homeBihar CM Nitish Kumar is under criticism from Muslim groups for his support of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and alleged neglect of the community's interests. The poster emerges amidst a video..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Associated with RJD, Congress': JD(U)'s Lalan Singh slams Muslim groups for rejecting Nitish Kumar's iftaar party invitationUnion minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh accused Muslim groups boycotting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s iftaar invitation of association with the RJD and Congress. This follows groups like Imarat Shariah..IndiaTimes - Published |
'His signature might be misused': Congress echoes oppn concerns over Nitish Kumar’s healthCongress leader Pawan Khera has expressed concerns over Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's deteriorating health, alleging misuse of his signature by vested interests and a lack of governance. He also cited rising..IndiaTimes - Published | Chirag Paswan calls out JUH for skipping Iftaar party, asks if opposition did enough for MuslimsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan has questioned Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind's decision to boycott his party's Iftaar gathering, urging them to reconsider their stance. He highlighted his father's efforts to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nitish Kumar mentally unfit, impossible PM Modi unaware': Prashant Kishor's big charge against Bihar CMActivist Prashant Kishor has questioned Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's mental fitness, demanding his resignation and claiming he is unaware of state affairs. Kishor's comments have intensified criticism ahead..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nothing wrong with Nitish Kumar': Manjhi defends Bihar CM amid national anthem rowUnion minister Jitan Ram Manjhi defended Bihar CM Nitish Kumar against opposition criticism for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem, emphasizing Kumar’s good governance over 20 years. Manjhi..IndiaTimes - Published |
'You rose to power promising a secular rule': Muslim body declines Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Iftaar invitationImarat Shariah, a major Muslim organisation in Bihar, has refused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Iftaar invitation, protesting his support for the Waqf Bill. They allege the bill will harm Muslims’..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nayak nahi khalnayak hu main': RJD targets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with another poster outside Rabri Devi's residenceRJD workers have displayed a poster outside Rabri Devi's residence in Patna, accusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national anthem. The incident sparked..IndiaTimes - Published |
RJD calls Bihar CM Nitish Kumar ‘Khalnayak’ in new poster outside Rabri Devi’s house over national anthem rowRJD workers have placed a poster outside former CM Rabri Devi's residence, portraying current Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as a villain for allegedly disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP wary of Nitish Kumar's 'erratic behaviour', fears it will give ammo to opposition before Bihar pollsIndiaTimes - Published |
'Her husband made her the CM ... ': Why is Nitish Kumar mocking Rabri Devi, again and again?Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has repeatedly targeted opposition leader Rabri Devi, highlighting how she became CM in 1997 after her husband Lalu Prasad's arrest. Kumar aims to consolidate women's..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's actions spark national anthem debate: What does law say?The 'Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971' prohibits the actions that disrespect the national flag, anthem, and Indian Constitution. Know in details.DNA - Published |
'Brought disrepute to the state': Petition filed against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in court for 'disrespecting' national anthemA petition was filed in Bihar court against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for alleged disrespect to the national anthem during a public event. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Kumar and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nitish Kumar not mentally stable, make his son Bihar CM': RJD ups ante over national anthem incidentRJD staged a protest against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for insulting the national anthem. While the anthem was playing, Nitish conversed with his chief secretary and greeted people instead of standing in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tejashwi Yadav shares video of Nitish 'talking' during national anthem, raises questions on Bihar CM's healthRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for disrespecting the national anthem and questioned his health. A video showed Kumar talking during the anthem. Yadav demanded his..IndiaTimes - Published | Nitish Kumar loses cool again, this time over mobile phonesBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar demanded a ban on mobile phones in the assembly, criticizing their use by legislators during sessions. This led to a heated exchange with opposition leaders, who..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri': Tejashwi Yadav mocks Bihar chief minister Nitish KumarTejashwi Yadav has intensified attacks on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, labeling him as 'Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri' and accusing him of prioritizing his position over Bihar's welfare. Tejashwi criticized..IndiaTimes - Published | 2025 assembly elections: Is Nitish Kumar preparing for 'son'rise in Bihar?Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may be preparing his son Nishant Kumar for a political role. Nishant has recently appeared in JD(U) events and posters, hinting at his potential political entry, which..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Paltu chacha kahan hain?': Tej Pratap's scooter ride outside Nitish Kumar's house on Holi - WatchTej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Yadav, celebrated Holi with RJD party workers in Patna. He mocked Bihar CM Nitish Kumar by shouting provocative remarks near his residence. Yadav also asked a police..IndiaTimes - Published | Nitish Kumar consumes 'bhang' before coming to assembly: Rabri Devi accuses Bihar CM of disrespecting womenIndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish Kumar loses cool, again: Why Bihar CM's frequent outbursts may upend state politicsBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent outbursts, particularly against former CMs Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, have sparked controversy and questions about his health. Political analysts suggest his..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Mahila has no problems': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's remark sparks spat with opposition women lawmakers - watchBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar defended his government's efforts in women's education against criticisms in the legislative council. Citing a 53.33% female literacy rate from the 2011 census, he..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Made him CM twice': Tejashwi's swipe at Nitish for Lalu remark; BJP defends Bihar CMBihar CM Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav engaged in a heated exchange in the assembly, with Nitish claiming he made Tejashwi's father, Lalu Yadav, what he was, and Tejashwi countering that he made..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Take it from me in writing': Prashant Kishor's huge prediction about Nitish Kumar after Bihar electionPrashant Kishor who was expelled from JD(U) in 2020 made his chief minister prediction and said anybody except Nitish Kumar could be the chief minister after the November elections. "You can take it..IndiaTimes - Published |
