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Nitishkumar

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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Will not roll back liquor ban in Bihar, says Nitish Kumar

Will not roll back liquor ban in Bihar, says Nitish Kumar

India | Nov 26, 2021, 07:09 PM IST

Nitish Kumar pointed out that the decision was taken after an all-party meeting. Hence, those who are pointing fingers at the decision should also remind themselves of that meeting.

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Lalu tries to turn the clock back, drives his old jeep in Patna

India | Nov 24, 2021, 01:32 PM IST

Lalu Prasad returned to Patna in October after over three years. He was imprisoned in fodder scam cases.

Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav 

Had warned Nitish Kumar against prohibition: Lalu trains guns at Bihar CM

India | Nov 23, 2021, 11:16 AM IST

Lalu Prasad Yadav’s attempt to disown the controversial move of Kumar came at a time when the latter is facing the heat over a large number of deaths caused by consumption of spurious liquor recently.

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Bihar liquor ban 'a hoax'; ministers involved in trade: Tejashwi Yadav's veiled attack on CM

India | Nov 22, 2021, 10:08 AM IST

A total of 32 people died in the state after consuming spurious liquor, the recent death being reported from Muzaffarpur.

Madhubani ADJ assault incident: 'What more Mangalraj do you

'What more Mangalraj do you want?,' Tejashwi Yadav hits out at Nitish Kumar

India | Nov 19, 2021, 08:18 PM IST

Earlier on Thursday, calling the physical assault on the Additional District Judge in Madhubani by two police officers an "unprecedented and shocking matter", Patna High Court has taken the Suo Moto cognizance of the matter and said that the matter is to be listed on November 29.

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Strict action against govt employees flouting liquor ban order: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

India | Nov 17, 2021, 08:02 AM IST

A total of 32 people died in the state after consuming spurious liquor, the recent death being reported from Muzaffarpur.

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'Gangs of Nitish Kumar in Bihar': Tejashwi Yadav accuses CM of protecting criminals

India | Nov 16, 2021, 06:29 AM IST

Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar on Monday said the crime rate in Bihar has come down after the liquor ban and he stands against liquor.  

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Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish govt over murders in Bihar

India | Nov 14, 2021, 05:15 PM IST

Yadav challenged the government to cull out the "call details record of Lesi Singh and the SHO of the police station concerned".

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Nitish govt's latest move: Bihar ministers are now entitled to purchase vehicle worth Rs 30 lakh

India | Nov 09, 2021, 11:39 AM IST

Apart from cabinet ministers, the judges of Patna High Court and other officials having similar posts can also purchase vehicles costing Rs 30 lakh.    

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Bihar hooch tragedy: CM Nitish Kumar calls high level meeting on November 16 over liqour ban

India | Nov 08, 2021, 04:50 PM IST

As many as 33 people have died and several others reportedly fell ill after consuming spurious liquor in two districts of Bihar in the last week. 

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Bihar hooch tragedy: CM Nitish Kumar chairs review meeting on liquor ban

India | Nov 06, 2021, 07:35 AM IST

As many as 33 people have died and several others reportedly fell ill after consuming spurious liquor in 2 districts of Bihar in the last couple of days.

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Bihar hooch tragedy: 33 dead after consuming spurious liquor; CM calls for fresh campaign

India | Nov 05, 2021, 08:26 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav cornered Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the incident and said that the state government has failed to take action against those responsible.

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Bihar bypoll result: JD(U) retains both assembly seats Tarapur and Kusheshwar Asthan

India | Nov 02, 2021, 07:34 PM IST

CM Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) in Bihar retained its seats in the bypoll election held on October 30 while Lalu's RJD faced another backlash.

'He can get me shot, can't do anything else': Nitish

'He can get me shot, can't do anything else': Nitish's sharp response over Lalu's 'visarjan' remark

India | Oct 26, 2021, 10:43 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad targeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that he was the most arrogant person in the country.

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Will ensure 'visarjan' of Nitish Kumar, NDA govt in Bihar: Lalu Yadav

India | Oct 26, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

"Nitish Kumar has been eulogised by PM Modi and BJP. Everyone was sloganeering 'desh ka PM kaisa ho Nitish kumar jaisa ho' (A PM should be like Nitish)," Lalu Yadav said.

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Nitish Kumar announces Rs 2 Lakh ex-gratia for kin of Bihar vendor killed by terrorists in Kashmir

India | Oct 16, 2021, 11:25 PM IST

The suspected terrorists fired on two local vendors, the Kashmir Zone Police said.

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Bihar at last in NITI Aayog health system rankings

India | Oct 01, 2021, 11:43 PM IST

Following the report, Leader of Opposition in Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav "congratulated" CM Nitish Kumar for the state's ranking.

Caste census is need of the hour, a pro-development measure: Nitish Kumar

Caste census is need of the hour, a pro-development measure: Nitish Kumar

India | Sep 26, 2021, 06:13 PM IST

The debate on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2021 during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament saw wide participation with many opposition members raising demands for a caste-based census.

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Nitish Kumar asks Deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad to clarify corruption charges

India | Sep 24, 2021, 10:32 AM IST

Reports say that Nitish Kumar is angry with Deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad who was involved in giving contracts of "Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal" programme.

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Bihar govt of corruption in tap

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Bihar govt of corruption in tap water supply schemes, Dy CM reacts

India | Sep 23, 2021, 10:13 PM IST

Dismissing speculations that contracts worth Rs 5 crore were given to his family members and aides, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad said that the allegations against him are 'baseless' and are part of a political conspiracy.