Nitish Kumar
Chief Minister of Bihar since 2015
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Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician who has been serving as the 22nd chief minister of Bihar since 22 February 2015, having previously held the office from 2005 to 2014 and for a short period in 2000. He is Bihar's longest serving chief minister whilst also holding the post for his 9th term.
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Bihar: Nitish Kumar announces 3x pay hike for Asha workers; Mamta incentives doubledIndiaTimes - Published | |
'It is my responsibility...': Chirag Paswan explains his recent criticism of ally Nitish Kumar; predicts historic win for NDAIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will contest from ... ': Tej Pratap Yadav's big announcement ahead of Bihar elections; 'uncle Nitish won't be CM'IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Ashamed to support Bihar govt': Chirag Paswan flays NDA ally Nitish Kumar over rising crime; 'can't keep Biharis safe'LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the state's deteriorating law and order situation, even while his party remains a part of the NDA. Paswan's remarks follow..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar: Nitish Kumar announces hike in monthly pension for journalists to Rs 15,000; widows to get Rs 10kIndiaTimes - Published | |
Top 5 news of the day: India-UK sign historic free trade pact; PM Modi urges UK PM Starmer to act against Khalistani threat; & moreIndia and the UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement. The agreement aims to boost trade to $120 billion by 2030. Narendra Modi has urged the UK to act against extremism. A clash has escalated between..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar showdown: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav claims Amit Shah no longer trusts Nitish Kumar’s leadership; dares BJP to end speculationTejashwi Yadav ignited a fierce debate in the Bihar Assembly, asserting that Amit Shah has lost confidence in Nitish Kumar's leadership. He challenged the BJP to publicly affirm Kumar as the CM until..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘You were a child’: CM Nitish Kumar loses cool Tejashwi in Bihar assembly; defends JDU decision to snap ties with RJDBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rebuked Tejashwi Yadav, citing RJD's poor governance as the reason for their alliance's dissolution. The exchange occurred amidst opposition protests regarding the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Resignation row: CM Mamata Banerjee casts doubt on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s health reason for departure; says ‘he’s a healthy man’West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed doubt over VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation citing his good health, fueling political speculation. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh suggested deeper reasons, possibly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will Nitish Kumar replace Jagdeep Dhankhar? BJP may pull him out to beat anti-incumbency in Bihar polls as...Who will replace outgoing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar? Will it be Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar or incumbent Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh? Or will it be someone else? These questions..DNA - Published | |
‘No one dares tell him’: Upendra Kushwaha pushes for Nitish's son Nishant as JDU heir; says CM should step backUpendra Kushwaha, an NDA ally, ignited political speculation on Nitish Kumar's son's birthday by suggesting a leadership transition within the Janata Dal (United). Kushwaha urged Nitish Kumar to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Turned Bihar into Taliban': Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish govt; cites killings across stateRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has strongly criticized the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar, citing a breakdown of law and order due to recent murders and violent incidents. He accused the BJP of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar elections: Is BJP using Chirag Paswan to checkmate chief minister Nitish Kumar?Chirag Paswan is again targeting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, this time over the state's deteriorating law and order, raising concerns about rising crime. Despite being part of the NDA, Paswan's criticism..IndiaTimes - Published | Lightning kills 19 in 24 hours in BiharTragedy struck Bihar as lightning claimed 19 lives across 10 districts in a single day, with Nalanda experiencing the highest number of fatalities. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish’s power sop: 125 units free to all housesNitish Kumar, Bihar's Chief Minister, has declared 125 units of free electricity for households. This decision aims to benefit approximately 91% of the state's families. The initiative follows a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Morale of criminals sky-high': After meeting JP Nadda, Chirag Paswan slams ally Nitish Kumar; third time a monthChirag Paswan has strongly criticized Bihar's deteriorating law and order situation, citing the Paras Hospital shooting as evidence of criminals openly challenging the administration. He expressed deep..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar polls: Why Nitish Kumar's caste survey was a political masterstrokeNitish Kumar's political resilience in Bihar stems from his ability to cultivate a broad support base beyond his Kurmi caste. By championing the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) and implementing..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar poll gambit: CM Nitish Kumar promises 125 free power units; opposition cries 'copycat'Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced free electricity up to 125 units for domestic consumers starting August 2025, a move hailed by the NDA as historic. The opposition, however, criticized the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Gunmen walk into ICU, open fire, flee: Murder convict shot dead in Patna hospital; Congress shares chilling videoA shocking shooting occurred at Patna's Paras Hospital. CCTV footage shows assailants killing a murder convict. The incident triggered strong political reactions. Opposition parties criticize Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Until monsoon arrives ... ': Spotlight on Bihar’s crime surge; police blame seasonal lull, election heatBihar police attribute the recent crime surge to pre-monsoon patterns and election-related political attention, citing a traditional rise in murders before the rains. Additional Director General of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar Elections: CM Nitish Kumar announces 125 units of 'free electricity' from..., check details hereNitish Kumar said that the government has also decided to install solar power plants on the rooftops or in the nearby public places of domestic consumers in the next three years.DNA - Published | Big announcement ahead of polls: Free electricity upto 125 units in Bihar from August 1; all you need to knowBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced free electricity for domestic consumers, up to 125 units, starting August 1, 2025. Kumar highlighted his government's focus on affordability, stating..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar law and order in question: A lawyer shot in Patna; series of killings sparks outrage against Nitish govtA lawyer, Jitendra Mahato, was fatally shot in Patna's Sultanganj, intensifying concerns over Bihar's security. This incident, following the recent killings of a BJP leader and a businessman, has..IndiaTimes - Published | Another businessman shot dead in Patna: Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar; questions 'why is unconscious CM silent?'Political tensions rise in Bihar as another businessman, Vikram Jha, is murdered in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav criticizes chief minister Nitish Kumar over rising crime. This incident follows the killings of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar elections: Law and order, domicile push & ‘all-in’ gamble - How Chirag Paswan is shaking up NDAAs Bihar gears up for crucial assembly elections, Chirag Paswan is distinguishing himself within the NDA by voicing opinions that contrast with Nitish Kumar's, particularly on law and order and..IndiaTimes - Published | Chirag Paswan's '243 seats' remark: BJP says LJP will contest as 'ally' in Bihar; Congress predicts 'weather scientist' will leave allianceChirag Paswan's announcement to field LJP candidates for all 243 Bihar seats has stirred reactions. BJP interprets Paswan's move as contesting within the NDA, anticipating a united front. Conversely,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Gopal Khemka murder: Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish Kumar, BJP over Patna businessman’s murder, calls Bihar ‘India’s crime capital’Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-led NDA government and Nitish Kumar after businessman Gopal Khemka's murder in Patna, labeling Bihar as India's crime capital. Khemka was shot dead near Gandhi Maidan,..IndiaTimes - Published | President's rule in Bihar? Tejashwi alleges BJP planning to keep Nitish Kumar as CM only until elections; alleges 'major controversy unfolding'Tejashwi Yadav alleges a BJP conspiracy to impose President's Rule in Bihar post-election, claiming Amit Shah's support for Nitish Kumar is temporary. He accuses the Election Commission of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Give me victory, I will give you developed Bihar': Who is Chirag Paswan targeting - opposition or Nitish Kumar?LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan's recent remarks about contesting the Bihar assembly polls with a "Bihar First, Bihari First" agenda have stirred political waters. Despite being an NDA ally, his..IndiaTimes - Published | Union minister Jitendra Singh backs RSS call to review ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ in Preamble; Congress says Sangh 'never accepted Constitution'RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticized PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, alleging a conspiracy to remove poor voters from electoral rolls through the Election Commission's special revision. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar elections: Tejaswi Yadav slams PM Modi, Nitish; says electoral rolls revision will snatch voting rights from poorTejashwi Yadav accuses PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar of conspiring to remove poor voters from electoral rolls through the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision. He questions the timing and..IndiaTimes - Published | No confusion, dispute in Mahagathbandhan on Tejashwi being face for CM's post: Kanhaiya KumarCongress leader Kanhaiya Kumar stated that if the 'Mahagathbandhan' secures a majority in the Bihar Assembly polls, the chief minister will be from the RJD, with Tejashwi Yadav as the main face. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
'You're union minister': Why fight Bihar polls, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar 'asked' Chirag PaswanIndiaTimes - Published | 'Extra baggage': Tejashwi Yadav rules out Nitish Kumar’s return to alliance, says ‘not a chance’RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has firmly rejected any possibility of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's return to the opposition alliance, labeling him as 'extra baggage'. Yadav criticized Kumar for switching..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar elections: CM Nitish Kumar hikes pension scheme to Rs 1100; move to benefit over 1 crore in stateNitish Kumar, Bihar's chief minister, has declared an increase to the state's Social Security Pension Scheme. The monthly pension will rise from Rs 400 to Rs 1100. This benefits elderly citizens,..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Modi, Nitish are not mass leaders’: Tejashwi Yadav mocks PM’s Bihar rally amid NDA-RJD war of wordsIndiaTimes - Published |
'Heavy rainfall of lies & jumlas': Lalu Yadav shares AI video attacking PM Modi, CM Nitish; watchRashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav released a satirical video targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The video criticizes the NDA's promises ahead of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Parivaar ka vikas': PM Modi targets RJD and Congress in Bihar - Top quotesPrime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Siwan, Bihar, criticised the RJD and Congress, accusing them of neglecting the state and fostering a "jungle raj." He praised the Nitish Kumar-led..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Complete lawlessness’: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar CM after gunfire outside his residence, says ‘no one is safe in Bihar’Tejashwi Yadav has strongly criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and the NDA alliance, citing a deteriorating law and order situation in the state following gunfire outside his residence. Yadav accused..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Jija-jamai aayog': Tejashwi Yadav slams NDA's 'family politics' in Bihar; says 'relatives are being given positions'Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar. He alleges favoritism towards relatives of NDA leaders. Yadav sarcastically suggests commissions for sons-in-law and brothers-in-law. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I'm sorry to see...': Chirag Paswan says 'misgivings' being created that he wants to be Bihar CMUnion Minister Chirag Paswan addressed concerns about his chief ministerial ambitions in Bihar. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would be to strengthen the NDA's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP imposing Nitish on Bihar youth': Prashant Kishore on CM's latest gaffeJan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishore has intensified his criticism of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after Kumar's recent gaffe of mixing PM Modi's name with Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Kishore accused BJP of imposing..IndiaTimes - Published |
In latest gaffe, Nitish Kumar mixes up PM Modi with Vajpayee, later asks crowd to stand up for ‘pranam’ - WatchBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, facing scrutiny over recent gaffes, mistakenly mentioned former PM Vajpayee instead of PM Modi at a public event, prompting opposition leaders like Tejashwi Yadav to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Returned to Bihar after fulfilling promise made here': PM Modi says terrorism razed to ground - top quotesPrime Minister Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar, asserted that he fulfilled his promise to retaliate against Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, referencing Operation Sindoor. He highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav promises Rs 2,500 for women, 200 units of free electricity if RJD winsTejashwi Yadav, RJD leader, unveiled welfare schemes, including cash transfers to women and subsidized utilities, aiming to unseat Nitish Kumar's government in the upcoming Bihar elections. Yadav..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Rok sako to rok lo': Rahul Gandhi's message to PM Modi, Nitish Kumar in BiharRahul Gandhi faced police obstruction en route to Ambedkar hostel in Darbhanga, where he planned to engage with students at a 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' event. Despite the attempts to stop him, Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published |
Watch: BPSC aspirants lathi-charged outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's home in PatnaIn Patna, Bihar, police used lathis to disperse teacher recruitment aspirants protesting for the release of supplementary results from the TRE-3 exam. The protesters, who gathered outside Chief..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘My party made me go here and there’: Nitish Kumar on staying with NDABihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, acknowledging BJP's role in his initial rise to power under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has pledged his unwavering commitment to the NDA alliance. He attributed his past..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Janata sab yaad rakhegi': RJD slams PM Modi and Nitish for holding rally in poll bound Bihar just days after Pahalgam terror attackThe Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for holding a political rally in Bihar while the nation mourns the victims of the..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar elections: JD(U) stands firm on Nitish, BJP stays vague as uneasy calm engulfs NDA over CM faceDisagreement has emerged between BJP and JD(U) after Haryana CM's remark on Bihar Assembly polls. JD(U) leaders asserted Nitish Kumar as CM for the next five years, dismissing concerns of BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
