Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar

Chief Minister, Bihar
Birth DetailsMarch 01, 1951 | Bakhtiarpur, Patna, Bihar
NationalityIndian
LeaguePolitician
EducationB.Sc. (Engineering), Bihar College of Engineering, Patna
Nitish Kumar’s Journey so far ...
  • After completing his education, Nitish Kumar worked for the Bihar State Electricity Board for a while
  • In 1974, he joined the Janata Party
  • In 1985, he was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly. During this time, he served as a member of the Committee on Petitions and the Committee on Public Undertakings in the Bihar Legislative Assembly
  • He was appointed as the president of the Yuva Lok Dal in Bihar in 1987
  • In 1989, he became the secretary-general of the Janata Dal in 1989
  • In 1989, he was also elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time and made the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Co-operation
  • He became the general secretary of Janata Dal in 1991
  • In 1991, he was re-elected to the Lok Sabha and this time, he served as a member of the Railway Convention Committee and as the chairman of the Committee on Agriculture
  • Kumar got a third term in Lok Sabha which began in 1996. In his third term, he was a member of the General Purposes Committee, Joint Committee on the Constitution, Committee on Defence and the Committee on Estimates
  • He returned for a fourth term in the Lok Sabha in 1998 and served as the Union Cabinet Minister for Railways and Union Cabinet Minister for Surface Transport (additional charge)
  • Kumar was also elected to the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999. During his fifth term, he was the Union Minister for Surface Transport and Union Minister of Agriculture
  • In 2000, Kumar was elected as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the first time. His first term lasted only for a week
  • He then became the Union Minister of Agriculture in May 2000 and the Union Minister of Railways in July 2001
  • His sixth term in the Lok Sabha began in 2004 during which he was a member of the Committee on Coal & Steel, General Purposes Committee and the Committee of Privileges
  • After the JD(U)-BJP alliance secured a majority in the assembly polls, he was re-elected as the CM of Bihar for the second time in 2005
  • In 2010, Kumar returned for a third term as the chief minister of Bihar
  • He stepped down in May 2014, owning moral responsibility for the JD(U)’s debacle in Lok Sabha polls. But he returned in February 2015. His fourth term as the CM ended in November 2015
  • His fifth term as CM began in November 2015 and continued till July 2017
  • Kumar’s sixth term as CM was from 2017 till 2020
  • He was elected for a seventh term as the CM in November 2020

Before you go ...
  • Though in varying lengths in terms of tenure, Kumar has been elected as the chief minister of Bihar seven times. He has returned to power within days of losing it on multiple occasions
  • He is on course to become the longest-serving chief minister of Bihar, surpassing the record of Shrikrishna Singh

Last Updated: 27/09/2021

Nitish Kumar News

  • The Election Commission has announced the schedule for biennial polls to nine seats in the Bihar Legislative Council. A by-election will also be held for a seat vacated by Nitish Kumar. Polling is set for June 18, with counting on the same day. The entire election process will conclude by June 20.
  • Bihar's Samrat Choudhary government expanded its cabinet with 35 ministers. The ceremony took place at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Governor Syed Atta Hasnain administered the oath. The new cabinet includes ministers from BJP, JDU, LJP (RV), HAM, and RLP. Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, was inducted as health minister. Caste equations and youth were key factors in cabinet formation.
  • Nishant Kumar (Google Trends): Bihar's cabinet has been expanded. This follows Nitish Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha. The BJP secured the largest share with 15 ministerial berths. The JD(U) received 13 positions. Notably, Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is entering the cabinet for the first time. This development comes after JD(U) workers urged him to join politics.
  • Bihar's political landscape has shifted with the recent expansion of its cabinet, where the Bharatiya Janata Party claims fifteen ministerial positions while the Janata Dal (United) follows with thirteen. The coalition is further strengthened by the inclusion of allies such as the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha, who have also secured significant roles.
  • Bihar's NDA government is set for a major cabinet expansion on May 7. Twenty-seven new ministers are expected to take oath, strengthening the administration. The expansion follows the recent change in leadership. Key allies will receive berths, with some ministers likely to continue their roles. This move aims to bolster governance in the state.
  • Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has begun his first political outreach drive in Bihar with a “Sadbhav Yatra” from Patna.
  • Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has moved to a new residence at 7, Circular Road in Patna. This relocation occurs as discussions about a potential Bihar Cabinet expansion intensify. Kumar previously resided at 1 Anne Marg for two decades. Political leaders are visiting Kumar at his new home.
  • Bihar's new government has secured a crucial trust vote. Samrat Choudhary, leading the NDA, has cemented his majority in the assembly. This marks a significant political transition in the state. The confidence motion passed comfortably, reaffirming the coalition's strength. Choudhary's rise signifies a generational shift in Bihar's leadership.
  • The JD(U) has given the Chief Minister's post to the BJP in Bihar. This move reciprocates past support from the alliance partner. The new government, led by Samrat Choudhary, will seek a vote of confidence. The ruling NDA holds a strong majority. The new government will follow Nitish Kumar's path.
  • Nitish Kumar, JD(U) chief, approved new national office bearers. The list includes a vice president and 11 general secretaries. Kumar's son Nishant was not included. Sanjay Kumar Jha remains national working president. Chandreshwar Prasad Chandravanshi is the new vice president. Alok Kumar Suman continues as treasurer. Several prominent leaders were appointed general secretaries and national secretaries.
  • Shrawon Kumar has been appointed the legislative party leader of the JD(U) in Bihar. The decision follows authorization from party legislators to national president Nitish Kumar. Kumar, a long-time associate of Nitish Kumar, is a seventh-term MLA from Nalanda. He belongs to the Kurmi community, a powerful OBC group.
  • Nitish Kumar will continue to oversee development work in Bihar. He will spend most of his time in the state, touring it to ensure progress continues. This comes after he stepped down as Chief Minister last week. The JD(U) leader will focus on parliamentary sessions in Delhi. His son, Nishant, has been accepted as the party's future leader.
  • Bihar's prohibition law is under scrutiny following a leadership change. Samrat Choudhary now heads the state, and his administration's stance on the strict ban is a key question. While the immediate future suggests the ban will continue, there is anticipation for potential policy shifts. The current situation raises hopes among those who favor the lifting of the prohibition.
  • Bihar's new Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is emphasizing continuity in governance. He has directed officials towards zero tolerance for corruption and efficient service delivery. Choudhary is also engaging in public outreach through a Janata Darbar. He is reaching out to senior leaders and plans cabinet expansion soon. Departmental reviews are also on the agenda.
  • JDU confronts challenges retaining its core support after Nitish Kumar's resignation. The party's reliance on welfare scheme beneficiaries now requires new strategies. All eyes are on Nishant Kumar, Nitish's son, who is emerging as a consensus leader. He aims to build acceptability and protect JDU's political interests within the new government structure.
  • Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the post, with Vijay Choudhary and Bijendra Yadav appointed as deputy CMs. Senior leaders including Nitish Kumar attended the ceremony. Choudhary, who currently holds key portfolios including home, has called for a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and stressed continuity in governance, with a cabinet expansion planned later.
  • Samrat Choudhary's political career has seen many turns. He began as a minister nearly three decades ago. After joining the BJP nine years ago, his rise was rapid. He has now become the party's first Chief Minister in Bihar. Choudhary faces challenges in uniting allies and addressing past criticisms.
  • Nitish Kumar leaves behind a mixed legacy, credited with improving governance and welfare delivery in Bihar, but criticised for frequent alliance shifts and political opportunism. Despite controversies, his strong social base ensured he remained a central figure in the state’s politics.
  • Samrat Choudhary thanked the party leadership after being chosen as BJP legislative party leader in Bihar, in his first post following Nitish Kumar’s resignation as chief minister. Calling it a “sacred opportunity,” Choudhary pledged to serve with dedication and said he would work under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Nitin Nabin to drive development and good governance in the state.
  • Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has stepped down after a decades-long political career. He formally submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, marking the end of an era in the state's politics. The decision followed a final cabinet meeting where the dissolution of the council of ministers was announced.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has recommended the dissolution of his cabinet. He will submit his resignation to the Governor later today. This move paves the way for the first-ever BJP-led government in Bihar. The BJP, the largest party in the assembly, will elect its leader this afternoon. This marks a significant political shift in the state.
  • Bihar is set for a significant political shift. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign today after his final cabinet meeting. This move will allow a Bharatiya Janata Party leader to assume the Chief Minister's position. The Janata Dal (United) is expected to secure the Deputy Chief Minister post. BJP MLAs will meet to elect their legislative party leader.
  • Janata Dal (United) workers are calling for Nishant Kumar to become the next Chief Minister of Bihar. This comes as his father, Nitish Kumar, has entered the Rajya Sabha. Posters appeared in Patna advocating for Nishant Kumar to lead the state. The political landscape in Bihar is shifting. Official announcements regarding new leadership roles are still awaited.
  • Samrat Choudhary, who leads the race for Bihar CM's post, is a prominent OBC leader. He holds the Home portfolio as Deputy Chief Minister. His, whose rise within the BJP has been meteoric, is seen as central to the party's plans for Bihar.
  • Nitish Kumar has taken oath as a Rajya Sabha member. This marks the end of his long tenure as Bihar Chief Minister. The NDA is set to elect a new leader soon. This transition signals a significant shift in Bihar's political landscape. The BJP is expected to lead the new government for the first time.
  • Nitish Kumar arrived in the national capital on Thursday and was welcomed at the airport by party leaders including JD-U's national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha.
  • Posters naming Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary as Bihar's next leader appeared outside the BJP office amid speculation of Nitish Kumar's departure. Choudhary, a rising Koeri leader, is seen as the front-runner for the top post. The BJP aims to form its first government in Bihar after April 14, with a grand ceremony anticipated.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Friday in New Delhi. He is scheduled to leave for the capital on Thursday. Following his return, Kumar will resign from his current position. Discussions among NDA partners will then determine the formation of a new government in the state.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10. He is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Kumar will then resign as Chief Minister on April 13. NDA leaders will discuss government formation in Bihar. The BJP is expected to lead the new government.
  • Nitish Kumar will step down as Bihar Chief Minister on April 13. This follows his resignation from the legislative council. Kumar was elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16. Constitutional rules require him to vacate one seat within 14 days. Government formation will begin after his resignation. This marks a significant political development in Bihar.
  • Nitish Kumar has stepped down from the Bihar Legislative Council. He will now move to the Rajya Sabha in early April. This move follows an unofficial pledge to step aside at age 75. Kumar's decision is seen as a significant gesture in Indian politics. He is transitioning from state administration to national politics.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign from the state legislative council on Monday. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month. The constitution requires him to quit as MLC within 14 days. This period concludes on Monday. JD(U) sources confirmed the development. The Chief Minister's next move regarding his chief ministership remains a subject of speculation.
  • Bihar BJP President Nitin Nabin has stepped down as MLA from Bankipur. This marks the end of his two-decade legislative career in Bihar. Nabin is moving to a larger role as a Rajya Sabha MP. He expressed his gratitude to constituents and party workers. His political journey began in 2006 after his father's passing.
  • Shri Nitish Kumar will receive his election certificate today at 2:30 PM. The Returning Officer, Shri Aneel Prasad Hedge, will issue the document. Senior party leaders including Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh, and Shri Shrawan Kumar will attend the ceremony. This marks a significant step in the electoral process.
  • Nitish Kumar has been elected unopposed as the President of the Janata Dal (United). This marks his fourth consecutive term leading the party. A press conference will be held in Delhi to announce his election. Senior party leaders will be present. This development follows a collective request from party members for the veteran leader to continue at the helm.
  • Senior JD(U) leader K C Tyagi has announced his departure from the party. Tyagi, a long-time associate since the JD(U)'s inception, stated he has not renewed his party membership. He affirmed his commitment to the welfare of downtrodden sections and his respect for Nitish Kumar remains unchanged.
  • Voting has begun for five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar. Five candidates from the ruling NDA and one from the opposition RJD are contesting. MLAs are casting their ballots at the Bihar Assembly complex. Counting will take place later today. The NDA aims to win all five seats but requires opposition support for one.
  • Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, has officially joined the JDU party. He expressed respect for his father's decisions and pledged to strengthen the organization. This move opens doors for Nishant's entry into the state's new government. Sources indicate JDU leaders are considering proposing his name for the deputy chief minister position.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resumes his 'Sammridhi Yatra' from Monday. The tour was paused for the Budget session. He will review government projects and schemes. He will also interact with the public. The Yatra continues until March 14.
  • Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, joins the JD(U) party on Sunday. He will formally begin party work after discussions with young MLAs and MLCs. This move follows Nitish Kumar's decision to move to the Rajya Sabha. The party emphasizes Nitish Kumar's continued guidance for Bihar's governance. Nishant's entry signals a new phase for the JD(U).
  • Once Nitish enters Parliament, most of the CMs associated with NDA during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-LK Advani era will remain at the helm of states, marking the end of an earlier generation of regional power centres.
  • Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will join the JDU party on Sunday. This decision was made at a meeting of party leaders. While some expressed reservations, the Chief Minister urged support. Nishant Kumar is expected to tour the state after joining. Sources suggest he may be appointed Deputy Chief Minister, continuing his father's legacy.
  • Nishant, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is set to join the Janata Dal (United) party. This move comes after Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat earlier this week. Nishant's induction into the party is scheduled for March 8. This development marks a significant step for the Kumar family within the political landscape of Bihar.
  • Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticises the BJP's role in Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha. Ramesh labels the development a 'coup' and a betrayal of the mandate given by the people of Bihar. He states the voters elected Kumar as chief minister, not a BJP leader. This political shift marks a significant change in Bihar's leadership.
  • JD(U) workers are protesting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha. They allege a conspiracy by party 'traitors' and the BJP to remove him. Workers believe this is linked to prohibition and a deal with the liquor lobby. Some express anguish, feeling orphaned by his departure from Bihar. The party leadership is expected to address the turmoil.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha. This move is his personal decision, according to ministers. He aims to continue his efforts for a developed Bihar. The opposition is reportedly distressed by the united NDA government. Kumar expressed his commitment to guiding the new cabinet.
  • Political signals from Bihar suggest that Samrat Choudhary could play a pivotal role in the transition. As a prominent OBC face of the BJP, his positioning - whether as a power centre within the cabinet or as part of a broader balancing formula - will be closely watched.
  • "From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, there has been a desire in my heart to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as both Houses of Parliament. In keeping with this aspiration, I seek to become a member of the Rajya Sabha in the elections being held this time," Kumar wrote in a post on X. He also said the new government in the state would have his full cooperation and guidance.
  • Together, they ensured the dominance of regional parties in Bihar even as neighbouring states in the Hindi heartland experimented with BJP- and Congress-led governments. Nitish's departure heralds a new political phase in Bihar that both the BJP and JDU are largely unaccustomed to. When a chief minister who has ruled for two decades steps aside, it becomes difficult for the successor to match public expectations as well as manage alliance dynamics. In this scenario, Nitish's exit poses several challenges and opportunities for the new government, the BJP and the JDU.
  • Nishant Kumar Age, Education & Family: Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is set to enter politics, a move signaling a potential leadership transition for the JDU. Despite his father's past stance against dynasty politics, Nishant's entry is seen as a way to ensure party stability and connect with traditional voters.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will now head to the Rajya Sabha. This announcement follows recent assembly elections and has caused surprise. Leaders from the Rashtriya Janata Dal have called it a political abduction. Kumar has served Bihar for over two decades. His move to the national stage could influence the state's government.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed his intention to contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. This move signifies a significant political development in Bihar. Kumar expressed a long-standing aspiration to serve in both houses of the Bihar Legislature and Parliament. He assured his constituents of continued dedication to Bihar's development and pledged full cooperation with the new government.
  • RJD MP Manoj Jha likened speculations about Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha nomination to a "desi version of the Maduro model" or "kidnapping by consent." He suggested the widespread reports indicate underlying truth, signaling the end of a political chapter. Bihar Minister Ramkripal Yadav, however, called it an internal JD(U) matter, emphasizing Kumar's paramount decision and dismissing opposition concerns.
  • Nitish Kumar: This comes after sources from Janata Dal (United) stated that the veteran leader might transition to the Rajya Sabha of the Parliament, resigning from the post of Chief Minister of Bihar.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to launch his son Nishant into politics. This decision has brought joy to the JD(U) party. Nishant, an engineering graduate, is being considered for a Rajya Sabha seat. Party workers celebrated the news with enthusiasm. Allies have also welcomed the move, seeing it as a new generation of leadership emerging in Bihar.
  • Party sources told ET that Nishant Kumar is all set to make his political entry and the final decision lies before chief minister Nitish Kumar.
  • Chaos erupted in the Bihar Assembly after RJD MLAs protested a police lathi charge on village chowkidars, accusing the government of ruling through force. An angry Nitish Kumar hit back, defending his administration’s record and attacking the opposition’s past governance, triggering a heated exchange that briefly disrupted proceedings before ministers assured talks with protesters to address their demands.
  • A bomb threat email has disrupted Patna Civil court operations. Judicial work was suspended on Monday following the threat. This incident delays the bail plea of MP Pappu Yadav. Similar threats were received earlier this month and were found to be hoaxes. The administration is investigating the matter.
  • Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched the National e-Vidhan Application at the Bihar assembly. This initiative aims to make legislative processes paperless. The NeVA system will provide members with digital access to all legislative information on their devices. The project seeks to create a unified national data repository for all legislatures. Several dignitaries attended the launch event.
  • The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea from Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party. The party challenged a Bihar government scheme aimed at women. The court stated the High Court is the appropriate forum. The party had contested assembly polls without winning any seats. The Supreme Court will examine the issue of freebies separately.
  • Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD has vocally contested the methods employed by the ruling NDA, claiming they funneled a staggering Rs 40,000 crore to sabotage the Mahagathbandhan in the latest Bihar assembly elections. He raised alarms over a democracy compromised by threats and coercion.
  • Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has extended an olive branch to the BJP, contingent on securing the chief ministerial position. He has also opened dialogues with Congress, CPI-M, and ISF, advocating for a coalition of opposition parties. Trinamool leaders have swiftly condemned Kabir’s move, labeling him as a supporter of the BJP’s agenda.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed frustration during a function in Siwan. He questioned why women were leaving while he was detailing government initiatives for them. The Chief Minister launched projects worth over Rs 200 crore in the district as part of his 'Samriddhi Yatra'.
  • A poster at the JDU office in Patna has fueled speculation about RCP Singh's potential return to the party after a three-year absence. Singh, who recently joined Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraj and saw his daughter lose an Assembly election, has since praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his former mentor.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended a virtual meeting of the ruling JD(U) to strategize for their 2025-28 membership drive. Party leaders discussed progress and set a target of enrolling over one crore members. Strict guidelines were issued to ensure only dedicated individuals are admitted, excluding those with anti-party activities or disrespect for the party's ideology.
  • The Janata Dal (United) remains heavily dependent on Nitish Kumar, whose leadership continues to define the party’s political relevance. After a weak showing in 2020, the JDU rebounded strongly in 2025 following its return to the NDA in early 2024, benefiting from the BJP’s reduced majority at the Centre and renewed attention to Bihar.
  • Jitan Ram Manjhi, former Bihar Chief Minister, expressed dissatisfaction with his treatment within the NDA alliance. He indicated that his party, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), might explore other political avenues. This comes as Manjhi seeks a Rajya Sabha seat, a promise he claims remains unfulfilled. He highlighted that HAM received only one Lok Sabha seat in the previous elections.
  • Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan voiced disappointment regarding the controversy after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removed a doctor's veil. The incident occurred during an appointment letter distribution event. The doctor's family stated they wish to avoid media attention. They also denied traveling to Kolkata and expressed no anger towards the Chief Minister or the government.
  • The PDP member, Iltija Mufti, who is daughter of the party chief Mehbooba Mufti, filed the complaint at Kothi Bagh police station in Srinagar, after a group of female party workers protested and raised slogans against the Bihar Chief Minister. The police is yet to announce whether they have filed an FIR or not against the JD-U chief.
  • AYUSH doctor Nusrat Parveen will join her government job on Saturday. This comes after a controversy erupted when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removed her naqab during an appointment ceremony. Parveen's family has confirmed her joining. The incident sparked political debate and drew international criticism. Police are investigating a threat received by the Chief Minister.
  • A Pakistan-based gangster has reportedly given threat to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He reportedly warned Nitish Kumar with dire consequences if he did not apologise to the Muslim woman doctor whose niqab (veil) was pulled down by him while handing over her appointment letter. Patna Police have registered an FIR and are probing the matter.
  • Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. A viral video shows Kumar attempting to remove a woman's hijab during a government event in Patna. Akhtar stated the Chief Minister owes the woman an unconditional apology. The incident has sparked nationwide criticism. Actress Zaira Wasim also called the act a violation of dignity.
  • Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial comment on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling down a woman's hijab, claiming it was lost in translation and light-hearted. Opposition parties, including Congress, SP, and AAP, demanded an unconditional apology, calling his remarks misogynistic and anti-women. Nishad stated his intention was not to insult any community or religion.
  • Political leaders in Kashmir strongly condemned Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for forcibly removing a female doctor’s veil at an official event, calling it a violation of her personal dignity, religious freedom, and constitutional rights. Leaders from the NC, PDP, CPI(M), and J&K People’s Conference demanded an apology, with some suggesting Kumar should step down.
  • "Having personally known and admired Nitishji, I was shocked to see him pull down a young Muslim woman's naqaab. Does one attribute it to old age or the normalisation of humiliating Muslims publicly?" Mufti said in an X post.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the 7 Nischay-3 program, set to be implemented in Bihar. This is the third instalment in the program. The first instalment of 7 Nischay was completed between 2015 to 2020, and 7 Nischay-2 was completed between 2020 to 2025.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has assigned new departmental portfolios to ministers. He has kept the Civil Aviation Department for himself. The state cabinet recently approved the creation of three new departments: Youth, Employment and Skill Development, Higher Education, and Civil Aviation. These changes aim to boost skill development, improve higher education, and accelerate airport development across Bihar.
  • Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya has spoken out about family issues. She is urging the Bihar government to make sure women feel safe at home. Acharya believes current government schemes are not enough. She says societal and political changes are needed. Her comments follow a public break with her family. This happened after a reported argument about election results.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with NDA MPs from Bihar. He congratulated them on their significant election victory. Modi emphasized that great victory brings great responsibility. He asked the MPs to work with renewed energy for the welfare of Bihar's people. The focus will be on inclusive development for all. Progress will be prioritized over negativity.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar donated to the Ex-Servicemen Benevolent Fund on Armed Forces Flag Day, urging citizens to contribute generously. He honored the sacrifices of soldiers, emphasizing that donations support their welfare and rehabilitation. The CM highlighted the armed forces' bravery in confronting threats.
  • Nishant Kumar made the remarks in the presence of Nishant Kumar, who spoke about the recent verdict in the assembly polls, in which the ruling NDA coalition scored a smashing victory, and JD-U also performed remarkably.
  • A sum of Rs 51,253 crore has been earmarked for the annual expenditure on schemes, while Rs 40,462 crore is meant for establishment and committed expenditures.
  • Rabri Devi will not vacate her government bungalow of two decades. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) stated this after the state building construction department issued a directive. The party alleges malice from the ruling NDA. They claim the decision is to appease the BJP. The RJD asserts its electoral strength despite recent results.
  • The Nitish Kumar government held its first cabinet meeting, detailing a roadmap for Bihar. A special assembly session is scheduled from December 1-5. The government will elect a new Speaker and present a supplementary budget. New projects include investment in defence and semiconductors, the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Mission, and the revival of sugar mills. Eleven new satellite cities are planned.
  • Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi has been allotted a new residence by the Nitish Kumar government, requiring her to vacate her long-occupied bungalow. The move has drawn sharp criticism from her daughter and RJD leaders, who allege political vendetta. The BJP, however, states the eviction is in accordance with rules.
  • Bihar new government: Under the new-age economy, Bihar will be developed as a back-end hub and global workplace over the next five years, Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit said.
  • AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has offered full cooperation to the new NDA government in Bihar. This support is conditional on the government ensuring justice for the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region. Owaisi also stressed the need to keep communalism out of politics. He highlighted the neglect of Seemanchal, a region with significant Dalit and tribal populations.
  • South Africa reached 247/6 on day one of the Test against India, with Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma leading the scoring. Despite a good batting surface, India's bowlers, particularly Kuldeep Yadav with three wickets, found ways to take crucial scalps. The match promises attritional Test cricket, with first-innings runs and hard work being key.
  • India struggles with change, clinging to old ways in society, politics, and media. From dowry to unchanging Bollywood formulas and repetitive news debates, stagnation prevails. Long-serving Chief Ministers highlight this resistance. Citizens are urged to embrace new leadership and fresh ideas, likening the current democratic process to writing with an empty pen.
  • In the wake of the NDA's impressive victory, fresh faces have stepped into significant roles within Bihar's government. Ashok Choudhary takes the helm as the Rural Works Minister, while the dynamic Shreyasi Singh leads both IT and Sports. Samrat Choudhary rises to the occasion as the new Home Minister, with Nitish Kumar holding on to various departments.
  • Uttar Pradesh Opposition leader Mata Prasad Pandey claims the Bharatiya Janata Party might remove Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar soon. Pandey stated the BJP's focus on Hindutva aims to create a nation lacking equality. He criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for neglecting unemployment, education, and health issues. Pandey believes Nitish Kumar could be ousted in the coming days.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has relinquished the home portfolio for the first time in two decades. Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary of the BJP now holds this crucial charge. The JDU has secured finance and commercial taxes. This portfolio allocation reflects evolving power structures within the NDA in Bihar.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has assigned portfolios to his coalition cabinet a day after taking oath for his tenth term. With 89 seats, the BJP now holds the largest share of ministries. Samrat Chaudhary has taken charge of Home, Vijay Kumar Sinha will handle Land and Revenue as well as Mines and Geology, Mangal Pandey will oversee Health and Law, and Dilip Jaiswal returns to Industries.
  • Kurmis and Kushwahas have become the decisive force behind Nitish Kumar's 10th swearing-in, with their assembly representation reaching record highs. This surge within the NDA's social coalition contrasts with a steep decline in Muslim and Yadav representation following the Mahagathbandhan's collapse.
  • Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record tenth time, leading a 25-member NDA cabinet. The new ministry features a broad social mix, balancing caste and regional considerations with representation from EBC, Rajput, Kushwaha, Kurmi, SC, Paswan, Yadav, Vaishya, Brahmin, and Kayastha communities.
  • Nitish Kumar has gained renewed political space to push his social-reform model in Bihar, built on women’s empowerment, caste-inclusive governance, education reforms and decades of development-focused leadership.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen attempting to touch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet at the airport in Patna. The viral video shows Modi preventing the gesture, holding Kumar's hands and exchanging pleasantries. This incident echoes similar past behavior by the JD(U) leader, who retained his CM post after the NDA's significant victory in the recent assembly polls.
  • Nitish Kumar has taken oath as Bihar's Chief Minister for a record tenth term. The new NDA government, formed by a five-party alliance, has pledged full commitment to the state's development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders attended the oath-taking ceremony. The alliance secured a significant victory in the recent assembly elections, winning 202 out of 243 seats.
  • One of the founding members of the RJD who joined the BJP in 2014, Ram Kripal Yadav spoke to journalists here after being sworn in as a minister in the new Nitish Kumar cabinet.
  • Nitish Kumar’s tenth-term cabinet blends experience with fresh faces, balancing caste and regional interests. The BJP holds the most seats, JD(U) retains its old guard, and three women enter the council as the NDA resets power equations in Bihar.
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