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.
Read MoreNitish 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 celebrations in Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, BJP’s JP Nadda, and RJD’s Lalu Yadav joined devotees at Ganga Ghats.
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, celebrated on November 7 (Thursday), is a vibrant festival dedicated to the Sun God and his consort, Chhathi Maiya.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
In a dramatic display of political dissent, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav breached police barricades to pay tribute to Jayaprakash Narayan, urging Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to withdraw from the NDA.
This development comes a few months ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections in Bihar. The Assemble elections are scheduled for early next month in the state.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep condolences on the death of children due to drowning during the holy bath in Aurangabad district.
PM Modi arrived in the US on Friday and he attended the Quad Leaders’ meeting in Wilmington, Delaware. In a rare gesture, US President Joe Biden also hosted PM Modi for a bilateral meeting in his home.
Earlier he also threatened Bhumihar leaders, saying they would not get tickets in next year's Assembly polls. His remarks went viral on social media.
The Ganga River is flowing above the danger level in Bihar's capital Patna. The flood-like situation has prompted the district administration to extend the closure of schools till September 26.
In his letter, the Bihar Chief Ministers requested PM Modi for the early completion of the Ram Janaki Marg and the introduction of a Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi to improve connectivity for devotees travelling to Punaura Dham, the birthplace of Goddess Sita.
The water level in all the five major rivers in Bihar is rising due to which flood-like situations have developed in almost 12 districts. CM Nitish Kumar has directed officials to remain alert. He also visited relief camps and assured the affected people of all possible assistance.
Mahadalit houses set ablaze in Bihar’s Nawada district, triggering sharp reactions from Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav. They questioned PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar's silence over the incident. Ten suspects were arrested.
Kejriwal will meet Lt Governor VK Saxena at Raj Niwas at 4.30 pm to tender his resignation as chief minister, paving the way for Atishi's appointment as his successor.
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