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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's Rajya Sabha entry: Who will take over Bihar CM's post? A look at the frontrunners
Amid intense speculation over a likely leadership change, union home minister Amit Shah is expected to be in Patna on Thursday
- BJP may take Bihar CM post as NDA prepares to ease Nitish Kumar out: Report
Amid the political uncertainty, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to be in Patna on Thursday to attend the nomination process of BJP president Nitin Nabin as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Bihar.
- Nitish Kumar to file Rajya Sabha nomination tomorrow, Amit Shah likely to visit Bihar: Reports
Amit Shah, reportedly will hold a BJP core group meeting where he will discuss the next political process. The party will later appoint an observer to elect the new legislative party leader who will swear in as chief minister.
- Nitish Kumar to resign as Bihar CM? JDU chief likely to file Rajya Sabha nomination, say reports
Nitish Kumar, 75, has taken oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10 times.
- Drama in Bihar Assembly as Nitish Kumar snaps at Opposition amid ‘guns and bullets’ accusation
Do not talk rubbish. This government will run without any hiccups. Just look at how many of you have been left now, says the CM.
- NDA allies call for review of Bihar’s liquor policy: 'Implementation flawed'
Enforcement officers are catching minor violators, while those involved in organised smuggling are being let off after taking money. Nitish Kumar should intervene, says Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.
- ‘Yeh jo ladki hai’: Nitish Kumar’s remark on Rabri Devi sparks uproar in Bihar Assembly | Watch
Not a single district in Bihar has been left untouched where you won’t find rape cases being reported, Rabri Devi told the House. This led to opposition MLCs to shout slogans against the government.
- Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj moves Supreme Court against Bihar cash scheme, alleges vote influence
In its petition, the party has questioned the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, introduced shortly before the polls by the Nitish-led government.
- Nitish Kumar unveils additional Rs 2 lakh aid for women beneficiaries of Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
To qualify for the additional funding, women’s self-employment projects must be linked to government programmes such as Sudha sales centres or the Didi Ki Rasoi Yojana.
- Bihar cabinet's '2 official residence policy' for ministers, senior MLAs draws flak from opposition
The move has been strongly criticised by the opposition leaders who believe it is 'unethical, inappropriate and uncalled for'.
- Bihar to launch doorstep property registration for senior citizens from April 1: How to apply
Applicants can submit their requests online, and the concerned department will complete the registration process within seven working days.
- JD(U) distances itself from ex-MP KC Tyagi's request for Bharat Ratna to Nitish
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.
- Bestow Bharat Ratna on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar: JD(U)'s KC Tyagi urges PM Modi
In a letter to the prime minister, the former Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] MP said that Kumar, who is a ”precious gem” of the socialist movement, is worthy of the highest civilian honour.
- Hijab row: AIMIM's Imtiaz Jaleel targets Nitish Kumar, says 'Will cut off hand of anyone daring to touch Muslim women with ill intent'
Jaleel alleged the "so-called secular parties" favour goons and criminal elements, but hesitate to support Muslims.
- Nitish Kumar owns assets worth Rs 1.65 crore, up by Rs 68,455 from previous year
According to disclosures, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary has Rs 1.35 lakh in cash, whereas his wife Kumari Mamta has Rs 35,000 in cash. Choudhary also owns a rifle worth Rs 4 lakh. His immovable assets, including non-agricultural land, are worth Rs 4.91 crore.
- Biggest comeback of 2025! How Nitish Kumar got his mojo back
The JD(U)'s Bihar victory saw the party, its largest-ever incarnation, reaffirmed Nitish's reputation as one of India's most resilient political survivors.
- Electoral report card 2025: Winners, losers and the big picture
As 2025 draws to a close, here's a quick look at the big political winners and losers of the year.
- Hijab row: Javed Akhtar hits out at Nitish Kumar, asks if he'd dare pull Hindu woman's ghoonghat
The veteran screenwriter-lyricist said that there are still several regions in India where Hindu women wear ghoonghats as a practice. "Will you go and pull up their ghoongat? How can you do that? How can anybody do that," he asked.
- Shashi Tharoor lauds Bihar's infrastructure push: 'People & their representatives deserve credit...'
On being questioned about Nitish Kumar, the Congress MP struck a guarded note, 'Don't get me into politics here. I am certainly very happy to see this progress'
