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Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar

Height: 1.73m DOB: 1 March 1951

Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister of Bihar. He also served as a minister in the Union Government and belongs to the Janata Dal (United) political party. Owning responsibility for his party's poor performance in the 2014 general elections, on 17 May 2014, he resigned. However, in February 2015, he returned to office following a political crisis in the state. In November 2015, he won the state elections. On 10 April 2016, Nitish Kumar was elected as the national president of his party. On 26 July 2017, he resigned again as Chief Minister of Bihar over differences with the coalition partner RJD. Naming of Tejaswi Yadav (the deputy CM and Lalu Yadav's son) in an FIR by the CBI was the main cause of Kumar’s resignation. However, within hours, he joined the NDA coalition and secured a majority in the assembly. The very next day, he was CM, again. He belongs to a socialist class of politicians and learnt the lessons of politics from stalwarts like Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia. Between 1974 and 1977, he participated in Narayan's movement. Early life: Nitish Kumar was born in Harnaut, Nalanda district of Bihar. From Bihar College of Engineering, he got a degree in mechanical engineering in 1972. After graduation, he joined the Bihar State Electricity Board and later moved into politics.

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Hamara Bihar Hamari Sadak

'Hamara Bihar Hamari Sadak': CM Nitish Kumar launches mobile app for reporting poor road conditions

Dec 19, 2024, 05:31 PM IST

The "Hamara Bihar Hamari Sadak" app was dedicated to the public by the Chief Minister at his official residence in Patna. Through this app, the general public can now directly report issues related to the poor condition of roads in the state.

Mahakumbh, Mahakumbh 2025, Mahakumbh news, UP Mahakumbh,

Maha Kumbh: Yogi ministers extend invitations to Bihar Governor, CM for religious congregation

Dec 12, 2024, 07:18 PM IST

Maha Kumbh 2025: Maha Kumbh will start with Paush Purnima Snan, which is on January 13, 2025. The Kumbh festival will conclude with the last bath on February 26, 2025, the day of Mahashivratri.

Lalu Prasad Yadav

Lalu Prasad takes vulgar jibe at Nitish Kumar's women's rally: 'Nain sekhne jaa rahe hain'

Dec 10, 2024, 11:59 AM IST

Lalu Prasad, who is known for his controversial statement, sparked a controversy with a remark against his former ally and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar lauded Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

VP Dhankhar lauds Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during central university convocation in Motihari

Dec 08, 2024, 12:09 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar highlighted key achievements of the Central govt and praised Bihar govt for taking steps towards state's development. He also addressed the students during the convocation ceremony.

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Bihar extends deadline for uploading self-declaration documents by land owners: Check new date

Dec 03, 2024, 05:39 PM IST

Land owners in Bihar were granted 180 days of extension for uploading their self declaration documents on the official website of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department.

Bihar assembly session

'Lalu Yadav gave you ticket for first time': Tejashwi takes jibe at Samrat Choudhary amid quota row

Nov 27, 2024, 05:48 PM IST

Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary engaged in war of words of the reservation for SC, ST and OBCs in Bihar Assembly on Tuesday. While Tejashwi slammed govt for not taking any concrete steps, Choudhary hit out at the tenure of Lalu and Rabri Yadav as CM.

Bihar News

Bihar: Three killed, eight injured in road crash in Bihta, CM Nitish Kumar extends condolences

Nov 22, 2024, 09:07 PM IST

The police stated that while three of the children among the list of passengers died in the road accident, eight others suffered injuries and are presently admitted to the hospital.

Nitish Kumar Test debut

'Player to keep your eye on...': Morne Morkel hints at Test debut for Nitish Kumar in BGT opener

Cricket | Nov 20, 2024, 11:58 PM IST

"He'll be a guy that can sort of hold that one end up for us. He hits the bat a little bit harder than you think. So on these sort of conditions where there might be a little bit of seam movement up front, especially the first couple of days, he'll be a handy bowler," Morne Morkel said.

CM Nitish Kumar

CM Nitish Kumar announces cash rewards to players and staff after India's Asian Champions Trophy win

Hockey | Nov 20, 2024, 10:03 PM IST

"The state government will reward all the members of the winning team and the team's head coach Harendra Singh with a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh each. The rest of the support staff of the team will also be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh each," Nitish Kumar wrote.

Bihar govt stays new transfer policy

Bihar govt halts new teachers transfer policy after Patna High Court stay

Nov 19, 2024, 07:08 PM IST

Earlier in the day, Patna HIgh Court stayed the roll out of the new transfer policy for teachers while hearing a petition filed by some Aurangabad teachers. The court has sought clarification from the government within three weeks.

Nitish Kumar tries to touch PM Modi's feet again in

Nitish Kumar tries to touch PM Modi's feet again in Darbhanga rally | VIDEO

Nov 13, 2024, 02:21 PM IST

Nitish Kumar, who came back into the NDA alliance just before the Lok Sabha elections, has been showing unwavering support to the PM in all public forums.

Chhath Puja in Patna

Chhath Puja: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, JP Nadda, Lalu Yadav offer prayers at Ganga ghats | VIDEO

Nov 07, 2024, 04:56 PM IST

Chhath Puja celebrations in Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, BJP’s JP Nadda, and RJD’s Lalu Yadav joined devotees at Ganga Ghats.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar govt announces 'Direct Recruitment Rules' for youth towards sports in state, check details

Nov 04, 2024, 05:31 PM IST

Recently, 71 players have been given jobs under this regulation in which 2 have been given the job of officials including Child Development Project Officer and Block Panchayati Raj Officer.

Chhath Puja 2024, Chhath Puja, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Bihar Chief Minister inspects ghat

Chhath Puja 2024: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspects ghats, reviews preparations in Patna

Nov 02, 2024, 11:54 PM IST

Chhath Puja 2024, celebrated on November 7 (Thursday), is a vibrant festival dedicated to the Sun God and his consort, Chhathi Maiya.

Patna metro tunnel construction

Two dead, eight injured in Patna metro tunnel construction accident

Oct 29, 2024, 08:14 AM IST

Local authorities and construction officials are investigating to determine what led to the accident. Safety protocols and project management at the site are now under scrutiny to prevent future incidents.

Nitish Kumar and PM Narendra Modi

Nitish Kumar advocates for Modi’s fourth term as Prime Minister at NDA meeting: Sources

Oct 28, 2024, 07:34 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar praised Prime Minister Modi's support for the state at an NDA meeting, urging party members to secure his fourth term while reflecting on past coalition challenges.

Bihar assembly elections

CM Nitish convenes NDA meeting to ensure better coordination for Bihar assembly elections

Oct 28, 2024, 03:20 PM IST

The assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled for the next year. In 2020, the BJP won 72 seats, while the RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. Nitish's JDU won 43 seats.

Bihar News

Bihar CM thanks PM Modi for sanctioning crucial railway project connecting Ayodhya & Sitamarhi

Oct 25, 2024, 08:23 AM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expressed gratitude to PM Modi after the Union Cabinet approved the doubling of key rail sections to enhance connectivity for pilgrims traveling between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Ganderbal terror attack: Nitish Kumar condoles demise of labourers, announces ex-gratia

Oct 21, 2024, 03:00 PM IST

Seven persons including a local doctor and six non-local labourers were killed while five others sustained injuries in a terror attack at an under-construction tunnel at Gund in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir.

People being treated after the consumption of suspected

Bihar: 20 people dead due to consumption of spurious liquor in Siwan, Opposition slams Nitish Kumar

Oct 17, 2024, 01:50 PM IST

20 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Siwan, the police said on Thursday. RJD slammed Nitish Kumar government, holding him responsible for the deaths.

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