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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 as new Vice President? BJP clears the air amid speculation over NDA nominee
Several BJP leaders from Bihar earlier said they would welcome Nitish Kumar's nomination as the NDA nominee for the vice presidential elections.
- 'You're just a kid': Nitish Kumar chides Tejashwi Yadav over remarks on SIR in Bihar Assembly
Tejashwi Yadav questioned the requirement of 11 documents for the revision form, asking how poor people would manage to provide so many documents.
- NDA ally asks Nitish Kumar to 'step down' ahead of Bihar polls: 'Delay could lead to irreparable damage'
The leader, in his message to Nitish Kumar, said that it was his opinion and that of thousands of workers and leaders of his party, that the time has now come.
- Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces 125 units of free electricity ahead of assembly polls
The announcement comes at a significant time as the state is expected to hold the assembly polls, most likely in October or November. However, the Election Commission is yet to issue a proper dates.
- Nitish Kumar promises to create one crore jobs in 5 years, Bihar Cabinet clears proposal
BSP chief Mayawati dismissed Nitish Kumar's recent job-related promises as mere "rhetoric and electoral deception".
- Bihar CM Nitish disburses first instalment of hiked pension amount to over 1 cr beneficiaries ahead of elections
Noting that he had "made mistakes" in the past by joining hands with the opposition in Bihar, Kumar added he "strayed and now he will remain in alliance with NDA forever"
- ‘Serious administrative negligence’: TMC attacks Nitish govt as CM’s photo appears on woman's voter ID
One Abhilasha Kumari received her revised voter ID card recently and while, the name and other details on the card were correct, the photo on the card was of the Bihar Chief Minister.
- Chirag Paswan joins 'Jungle Raj' chorus: Has Nitish Kumar's biggest fear come back to haunt him?
A spate of recent crimes in Bihar has given Opposition the ammo to turn law and order into a prominent poll issue. Chirag Paswan joining the chorus only makes it worse.
- Murders across Bihar: Spate of crimes threatens Nitish Kumar's development narrative ahead of elections
The killings are in stark contrast to the development agenda that the NDA government has pushed in Bihar — an indispensable change from the days of the 'jungle raj'.
- ‘Crime at its peak, murder carried out in CM's district’: Chirag Paswan attacks Nitish Kumar over law and order
Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections this year, Paswan has been attacking the CM after announcing that his party will contest all 243 seats in the state
- 'Nitish Kumar will become chief minister if NDA wins in Bihar': Chirag Paswan
In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Chirag Paswan said, "If NDA wins the Bihar elections, Nitish Kumar will take oath as the chief minister."
- 'Only time will tell': Amit Shah on Nitish Kumar's return as CM after Bihar polls
The NDA in Bihar maintains that the alliance will contest the Assembly elections under the leadership of incumbent CM Nitish Kumar.
- NDA readies Bihar battle plan — with Operation Sindoor and caste census as ammo
NDA allies have already initiated a joint campaign in a bid to project a united front against the Mahagathbandhan ahead of seat-sharing talks in Bihar.
- Bihar CM Nitish Kumar places flowerpot on bureaucrat's head at Patna event, RJD questions his 'mental state'
Additional Chief Secretary (Education) S Siddharth gifted a flowerpot to CM Nitish Kumar, who placed it on the head of the bureaucrat soon after receiving it, leaving those present there bemused.
- Bihar Election 2025: Opinion poll shows edge for NDA over Mahagathbandhan, but Nitish Kumar not top choice as CM
As many as 39 percent of the people surveyed in the opinion poll said they wish to see Tejashwi Yadav as the Bihar CM as compared to 34 percent who said they would prefer Nitish Kumar.
- Will remain in NDA, no more about turns: Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) supremo, reiterated the stand while addressing the inaugural ceremony of Khelo India Youth Games
- Nitish Kumar quit INDIA bloc because Congress dragged feet on caste census: Sanjay Jha
Nitish Kumar, who stitched together the INDIA bloc of Opposition parties ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, quit the alliance ahead of the polls. His party colleague and close confidante Sanjay Jha reveals what acted as the trigger.
- The forgotten Paswan: What pushed Pashupati Paras to quit NDA
Pashupati Paras’ exit from NDA has revived talk of a potential realignment with old political acquaintances—particularly Lalu Prasad.
- 25 killed in lightning strikes in Bihar, Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences over the deaths and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
