Why Nitish Kumar Is Once Again Set To Become Chief Minister Of Bihar -- Here's The Reason
For nearly two decades, Nitish has been a central figure in Bihar’s politics, often stepping into the role of Chief Minister even in situations where his party did not command overwhelming strength in the Assembly. This ability to reclaim leadership stems largely from his reputation for administrative steadiness, an attribute that remains persuasive in a state where governance, infrastructure, and basic services continue to shape electoral choices.
Nov 17, 2025, 06:56 AM IST
Bihar Polls 2025: The Secret Line In Bihar Which Decides Who Will Become 'Next CM'
Bihar Assembly Polls 2025: For decades, Bihar’s power map has tilted unevenly across the Ganga. The river, which cuts the state into two distinct halves, also divides its political fate. North Bihar, the land of the Kosi, the sugar belt, and the migrant worker, has often produced mass movements, but not enduring chief ministers. South Bihar, drier, urban, and better connected, has given the state its longest-serving rulers. Somewhere along this geographic split lies what many call the ‘CM Line’.
Oct 25, 2025, 16:46 PM IST
Is Rs 1,000 The Answer? Bihar Govt's New Scheme Aims To Empower Unemployed Youth | Check Eligibility
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a new scheme to provide Rs 1,000 per month to unemployed graduates for two years.
Sep 18, 2025, 10:32 AM IST
Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Bihar Chief Minister For Record 9th Time
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a ninth time, rejoining the NDA with the BJP after resigning from the Grand Alliance government due to internal issues.
Jan 28, 2024, 17:11 PM IST
Nitish Kumar can dissolve Bihar Assembly
A big news has come in regard to Bihar Politics. According to sources, Bihar Assembly may be dissolved. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar can dissolve this assembly.
Jan 25, 2024, 15:28 PM IST
Karpoori Thakur, 'Jan Nayak' And Former Bihar CM, To Be Awarded 'Bharat Ratna' Posthumously
Karpoori Thakur was a former Bihar Chief Minister and was known for championing the cause of the backward classes.
Jan 23, 2024, 20:12 PM IST
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Holds Meeting Over Ram Navami Violence, Asks Police To Be Alert
The Chief Minister condoled the death of a person who was killed during a clash in Bihar Sharif during the Ram Navami procession.
Apr 02, 2023, 19:34 PM IST
'If you have nothing to do with BJP then…': Prashant Kishor dares Nitish Kumar
Following latest political realignment in Bihar, Prashant Kishor and Nitish Kumar have been targeting each other over their previous link with the BJP.
Oct 22, 2022, 10:42 AM IST
Biggest proof that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hasn't closed channel with BJP is...: Prashant Kishor makes big claim
“It is difficult to understand if he (Nitish Kumar) has come out of the alliance, why one of his MPs is still holding an important position in Rajya Sabha. So as far as I know, Nitish Kumar has not closed his channels with BJP," Prashant Kishor said.
Oct 21, 2022, 08:44 AM IST
Country waiting for Nitish Kumar and people of Bihar waiting for Tejashwi Yadav as CM: Bihar RJD president
"The post of chief minister is highest in the state and Tejashwi will take it further. The country is waiting for Nitish Kumar and the people of Bihar are waiting for Tejashwi Yadav," Singh said.
Sep 29, 2022, 22:13 PM IST
Nitish Kumar pulls up socks after Manipur coup, calls for Opposition Unity
These names included Kh. Joykishan Singh, Ngursanglur Sanate, Md Achab Uddin, Thangjam Arunkumar and LM Khaute. The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a majority of 32 seats in the 60-member state Assembly in the recently held Assembly elections, results of which were declared on March 10. Earlier, a bulk of the JDU MLAs joined the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh giving a nightmare to Nitish Kumar`s party.
Sep 03, 2022, 17:05 PM IST
'Lalu Prasad Yadav is improving, don't pay attention to RUMOURS'; First PIC of RJD supremo released from hospital
Regarding the health of Lalu Prasad Yadav, doctors at Delhi AIIMS say that Lalu Yadav had a minor fracture in his shoulder and thigh, so he does not need any kind of surgery. Efforts will also be made to get Lalu Yadav on his feet in three to four days.
Jul 08, 2022, 12:52 PM IST
If Nitish Kumar has no interest in any post, why doesn't he retire and go to Himalayas?: RJD Vice President
While Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has insisted he has "no personal interest" in going to the Rajya Sabha, the opposition RJD kept up its attack, saying that he is a "clever person, who always plays tricky politics" and "keeps some scope to manipulate things".
Apr 02, 2022, 11:18 AM IST
JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Prasad passes away at 81
81-year-old Prasad was being treated in Apollo Hospital in the national capital for some time now.
Dec 27, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar conducts inspection in areas around river Ganga amid rising water level
The Bihar Chief Minister inspected the increased water levels of the river Ganga at Digha Ghat, Bhadra Ghat, Kangan Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, J P Setu, Sonpur, Hajipur and Mahatma Gandhi Bridge on Wednesday.
Aug 12, 2021, 06:59 AM IST
Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar Chief Minister for seventh time in 20 years, gets two deputy CMs
JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the seventh time in two decades.
Nov 16, 2020, 17:30 PM IST
Prashant Kishor on differences with Nitish Kumar: Gandhi-Godse can never go on together
Political strategist Prashant Kishor hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, with whom JD(U) aligned with BJP at a press conference in Bihar. Slamming Nitish Kumar over the lack of development in Bihar, Prashant Kishore announced a new campaign "Baat Bihar Ki" in the state.
Feb 18, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
JDU chief Nitish Kumar reacted sharply on PK, says 'Go, Wherever you like'
Amid Controversy over the statement of Prashant Kishore and Pawan Verma on CAA and NRC, JDU chief and Chief Minister of Bihar reacted sharply. Nitish Kumar says, they can go anywhere, wherever they want.
Jan 23, 2020, 14:38 PM IST
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to expand his cabinet today
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to expand his cabinet on Sunday. The new ministers are expected to take oath at 11:30 am.
Jun 02, 2019, 07:58 AM IST
Why can't ex-CMs live in private houses? Patna HC asks Nitish Kumar, others to reply
The next hearing in the matter is scheduled to take place on February 11.
Jan 08, 2019, 21:31 PM IST