Nitish Kumar (born 1 March 1951) is an Indian politician serving as the current Chief Minister of Bihar, a position he has held multiple times since 2005. Known for his pragmatic politics, frequent
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, Tyagi had called Kumar a "precious gem" of the socialist movement, and worthy of the highest civilian honour in the country.
Nitish Kumar is known for prioritizing governance over ideology. He has switched between alliances with the BJP and RJD over the years, often citing policy disagreements or corruption issues.
Notable achievements include better road and electricity infrastructure, improved law and order, women’s empowerment through reservation in panchayats, prohibition of alcohol, and youth development through ‘Saat Nischay’ programs.