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JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation as the outgoing CM to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday.

The Bihar conundrum- freebies Vs Growth with NK Singh, Economist and Former MP

The promise and challenge for the new government of Bihar. Promised freebies pose a fiscal challenge for the government to balance between growth or promises.

Mandate Bihar: How JD(U) is poised for victory in 23 out of 33 closely fought seats against RJD

As the leads indicating a massive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) , thereby relegating the Mahagathbandhan to just 33 seats, the direct contest between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Janata Dal United (JD(U) on as many as 33 seats throw up important points of analysis.

Bihar results 2025: 5 reasons why NDA surpassed its 2020 performance by huge margin

Bihar result 2025: Women's record turnout, Chirag Paswan's stellar show, and Nitish Kumar's enduring appeal propel alliance to sweeping win

Modi-Nitish pair a hit in Bihar polls: BJP hails NDA's performance

The BJP-led NDA has impressive leads in more than 180 of the state's 243 assembly seats, with trends indicating that the saffron party was on track to post its biggest tally with an excellent strike rate.

JD(U) faces a tough test in Phase 1 as margins thin in its bastions

Nitish Kumar’s party is defending the largest number of stronghold seats but with sharply narrowing leads

Jehanabad assembly election 2025: Constituency profile, key candidates, past winners and more

Currently, the seat is held by Suday Yadav, the brother-in-law of RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav.

JD(U) banks on women voters again; Chirag Paswan eyes repeat of 2024 gains

Female electorate share in Bihar rises again; Nitish Kumar’s party continues to get more votes in seats with higher women representation

Congress veteran Ashok Ram quits after 40 years, joins JD(U) citing Dalit neglect ahead of Bihar polls

Ashok Ram alleged that "Dalits were being ignored" in Congress with which he had been associated for nearly four decades.

Rift in JDU as 5th leader resigns over party's stand on Waqf Bill

The leaders said they were disheartened by the JD(U)'s stand on the Waqf Bill in Parliament and warned of adverse implications in the coming Assembly elections in the state.

Dissent brews in NDA over UGC draft rules: JD(U) opposes, TDP and LJP play safe

The draft rules proposed by the UGC provide for greater powers to Chancellors in the appointment of V-Cs to state universities.

NDA allies slam Assam government’s move to scrap namaz break for Muslim MLAs

The move, supported by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, has sparked controversy as it challenges the decades-old tradition dating back to 1937.

Nitish Kumar welcomes Budget's special assistance for Bihar; special state status debate continues

Bihar was in the spotlight many times during the finance minister's speech. But the takeaways for the politicians from the state depended in large part on their affiliations.

In a big blow to Nitish Kumar's JDU, Centre denies special status for Bihar

The decision was made based on an integrated consideration of all factors and the peculiar situation of the state, says Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.

KC Tyagi Says JD(U) Refused INDIA block's 'PM Offer for Nitish Kumar'

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has turned down an offer from the Opposition INDIA bloc to become Prime Minister, Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi said. Tyagi also revealed as to why JD(U) broke away from INDIA Bloc.

Controversy Surrounding Agnipath Scheme: JD(U) Calls For Review | Political Updates

JD(U) leader KC Tyagi voices concerns over the Agnipath scheme, demanding a review amid growing criticism. Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and other political figures join the debate, questioning the scheme's fairness. Explore the heated debate and differing opinions on the scheme's impact on soldiers and national security.

Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key candidates and constituencies

Bihar 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Here's a look at the key candidates and their constituencies in Bihar.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: JDU and RJD Battle for Bihar's Sitamarhi | Election News

The Sitamarhi Lok Sabha constituency, one of the 40 parliamentary seats in Bihar, includes six assembly segments: Sitamarhi, Runnisaidpur, Bajpatti, Bathnaha, Parihar, and Sursand. The current seat holder is JDU's Sunil Kumar Pintu, who won against Arjun Ray of the RJD by more than 2.4 lakh votes in the 2019 elections. In the 2024 general elections, Devesh Chandra Thakur (NDA) will be contesting against Arjun Ray (RJD). Both candidates claim that voters will support them based on the development work accomplished by their respective parties in the region.

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM for 9th time: A look at his eight previous tenures at the helm

Nitish Kumar has remained the chief minister of Bihar for nearly the last two decades, barring a nine-month period between 2014 and 2015

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for record ninth time, rejoins BJP-led NDA

Apart from Nitish, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha from the BJP were sworn-in as deputy chief ministers

Nitish Kumar to return to NDA? A look at the JD(U) leader's rollercoaster ride with BJP

As speculations mount, reports suggest Nitish Kumar's impending exit from Mahagathbandhan and reunion with NDA

Bihar political turmoil: Political maneuvers unfold amid Nitish Kumar's possible shift

The meeting gains importance amidst growing speculation about Nitish Kumar leaving RJD and potentially joining the BJP-led NDA.

Nitish Kumar’s national ambitions have tied his hands vis-à-vis Tejashwi

Given the 2024 general elections, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will strive to strengthen his position in the state first, and ensure that his government remains intact. Even if that means countenancing corruption charges against Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav.

Despite Patna start, seat sharing and Index Of Opposition Unity will trouble the incipient coalition

Deciding the basis for seat sharing – previous Lok Sabha or assembly poll performance – isn’t easy. Each party would prefer the seat sharing benchmark that suits it. Similarly, Index of Opposition Unity will be dented if parties like BSP are excluded from the alliance or if there are friendly fights

Opposition Unity: Will Congress play spoiler or enabler?

In the past, Congress was a major stumbling block for larger opposition unity. But the party showed a new accommodative spirit at Patna. But sustaining this won’t be easy for Congress given the strained equations with AAP and TMC, and sacrificing state unit interests for the one-seat one-candidate formula