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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Bihar law and order in question: A lawyer shot in Patna; series of killings sparks outrage against Nitish govtA lawyer, Jitendra Mahato, was fatally shot in Patna's Sultanganj, intensifying concerns over Bihar's security. This incident, following the recent killings of a BJP leader and a businessman, has..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Another businessman shot dead in Patna: Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar; questions 'why is unconscious CM silent?'Political tensions rise in Bihar as another businessman, Vikram Jha, is murdered in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav criticizes chief minister Nitish Kumar over rising crime. This incident follows the killings of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar elections: Law and order, domicile push & ‘all-in’ gamble - How Chirag Paswan is shaking up NDAAs Bihar gears up for crucial assembly elections, Chirag Paswan is distinguishing himself within the NDA by voicing opinions that contrast with Nitish Kumar's, particularly on law and order and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Chirag Paswan's '243 seats' remark: BJP says LJP will contest as 'ally' in Bihar; Congress predicts 'weather scientist' will leave allianceChirag Paswan's announcement to field LJP candidates for all 243 Bihar seats has stirred reactions. BJP interprets Paswan's move as contesting within the NDA, anticipating a united front. Conversely,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Gopal Khemka murder: Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish Kumar, BJP over Patna businessman’s murder, calls Bihar ‘India’s crime capital’Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-led NDA government and Nitish Kumar after businessman Gopal Khemka's murder in Patna, labeling Bihar as India's crime capital. Khemka was shot dead near Gandhi Maidan,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
President's rule in Bihar? Tejashwi alleges BJP planning to keep Nitish Kumar as CM only until elections; alleges 'major controversy unfolding'Tejashwi Yadav alleges a BJP conspiracy to impose President's Rule in Bihar post-election, claiming Amit Shah's support for Nitish Kumar is temporary. He accuses the Election Commission of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Give me victory, I will give you developed Bihar': Who is Chirag Paswan targeting - opposition or Nitish Kumar?LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan's recent remarks about contesting the Bihar assembly polls with a "Bihar First, Bihari First" agenda have stirred political waters. Despite being an NDA ally, his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Union minister Jitendra Singh backs RSS call to review ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ in Preamble; Congress says Sangh 'never accepted Constitution'RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticized PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, alleging a conspiracy to remove poor voters from electoral rolls through the Election Commission's special revision. He..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar elections: Tejaswi Yadav slams PM Modi, Nitish; says electoral rolls revision will snatch voting rights from poorTejashwi Yadav accuses PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar of conspiring to remove poor voters from electoral rolls through the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision. He questions the timing and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No confusion, dispute in Mahagathbandhan on Tejashwi being face for CM's post: Kanhaiya KumarCongress leader Kanhaiya Kumar stated that if the 'Mahagathbandhan' secures a majority in the Bihar Assembly polls, the chief minister will be from the RJD, with Tejashwi Yadav as the main face. He..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'You're union minister': Why fight Bihar polls, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar 'asked' Chirag PaswanIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Extra baggage': Tejashwi Yadav rules out Nitish Kumar’s return to alliance, says ‘not a chance’RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has firmly rejected any possibility of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's return to the opposition alliance, labeling him as 'extra baggage'. Yadav criticized Kumar for switching..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar elections: CM Nitish Kumar hikes pension scheme to Rs 1100; move to benefit over 1 crore in stateNitish Kumar, Bihar's chief minister, has declared an increase to the state's Social Security Pension Scheme. The monthly pension will rise from Rs 400 to Rs 1100. This benefits elderly citizens,..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Modi, Nitish are not mass leaders’: Tejashwi Yadav mocks PM’s Bihar rally amid NDA-RJD war of wordsIndiaTimes - Published |
'Heavy rainfall of lies & jumlas': Lalu Yadav shares AI video attacking PM Modi, CM Nitish; watchRashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav released a satirical video targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The video criticizes the NDA's promises ahead of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Parivaar ka vikas': PM Modi targets RJD and Congress in Bihar - Top quotesPrime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Siwan, Bihar, criticised the RJD and Congress, accusing them of neglecting the state and fostering a "jungle raj." He praised the Nitish Kumar-led..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Complete lawlessness’: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar CM after gunfire outside his residence, says ‘no one is safe in Bihar’Tejashwi Yadav has strongly criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and the NDA alliance, citing a deteriorating law and order situation in the state following gunfire outside his residence. Yadav accused..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Jija-jamai aayog': Tejashwi Yadav slams NDA's 'family politics' in Bihar; says 'relatives are being given positions'Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar. He alleges favoritism towards relatives of NDA leaders. Yadav sarcastically suggests commissions for sons-in-law and brothers-in-law. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I'm sorry to see...': Chirag Paswan says 'misgivings' being created that he wants to be Bihar CMUnion Minister Chirag Paswan addressed concerns about his chief ministerial ambitions in Bihar. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would be to strengthen the NDA's..IndiaTimes - Published | '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 |
