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Nitish Kumar
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
...Read more- Nitish Kumar elected unopposed as JD(U) president for fourth term
Kumar, who recently entered the Rajya Sabha, had taken over as party president ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections after Lalan Singh stepped down in December 2023.
- Nitish Kumar skips Gandhi Maidan Eid namaz for first time in 20 years, son Nishant steps in
In a notable shift, the Chief Minister deputed his son Nishant Kumar to represent him at Gandhi Maidan
- Nitish Kumar can stay Bihar CM for six months after Rajya Sabha election, says minister
Explaining the constitutional position, Sharwan Kumar said that there is a defined time frame within which a leader must relinquish membership of a state legislature after entering Parliament.
- Nitish Kumar to return as JD(U) chief, faces no challenger
Kumar had taken over the party leadership from colleague-turned-Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh in December 2023.
- NDA wins on all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, BJP and allies take 3 in Odisha
The term of 37 members who were elected from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will conclude in the month of April, vacating the seats for new members to be elected.
- Bihar has 'failed' on all parameters during 21 years of NDA rule: Tejashwi Yadav
Yadav, who is also Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, said the state is lagging in almost every development indicator.
- New govt will continue to work under guidance of Nitish Kumar: Bihar ministers
The ministers were accompanying Kumar to Supaul and Madhepura districts as part of 'Samriddhi Yatra', which was launched in January and resumed after a month-long break because of the assembly session.
- Nishant Kumar joins JD(U) in Patna; speculation grows over deputy CM role
The development comes days after Nitish Kumar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections, signalling a major transition in the state’s political landscape.
- Unanimous decision taken to make Nishant Kumar Bihar's deputy CM and MLC: Nitish Kumar's aide
Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar is all set to formally join the JD(U) on Sunday
- Amid speculations around Bihar CM post, Nishant Kumar to join JD(U) on March 8, party confirms
JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar said the proposal to bring Nishant into the party emerged during a meeting held at the chief minister’s residence.
- BJP’s first chief minister In Bihar soon? Decision expected after April 10
Even after moving to Parliament, Kumar will continue to keep Patna as his political base and travel to New Delhi only during Parliament sessions.
- Nitish Kumar, Nitin Nabin, Sharad Pawar set to get elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
In Chhattisgarh, BJP's Laxmi Verma and Congress candidate Phulo Devi Netam filed their nomination papers, both of whom will be elected unopposed.
- Did Nitish Kumar predict his exit from Bihar politics back in 2020?
As the political corridors in Bihar is abuzz with speculation over the probable chief ministerial candidates, an election speech from 2020, featuring Kumar is doing the rounds.
- Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha nomination after record tenure as Bihar CM
With Nitish joining the Upper House, the door is open for the BJP to appoint its own chief minister in Bihar for the first time.
- NDA 'big brother' takes charge? What Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha move means for BJP
The BJP, once the junior partner in the alliance, could take the Chief Minister’s post, while the JD(U) would play a supporting role.
- Why Nitish Kumar is exiting Bihar politics just months after taking oath as CM
The JD(U) leadership was forced to take a decision on Nitish due to health concerns which plagued him throughout his last term as the chief minister.
- Why is Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha buzz triggering unease in JD(U)?
The development has also triggered speculation over who might take over as chief minister if Kumar were to vacate the post.
- Nitish Kumar set to enter Rajya Sabha, assures support to new Bihar govt: 'There has been a desire in my heart'
I want to assure you with complete honesty that my relationship with you will continue in the future as well, and my resolve to work together with you to build a developed Bihar will remain steadfast, says the Bihar CM.
- Nitish Kumar’s son to step into politics: Who is Nishant Kumar and will JD(U) make him deputy CM?
The induction of Nishant Kumar marks a notable departure for Nitish Kumar, who has traditionally taken a stand against dynastic politics
