Page 11 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
JDU leaders accuse Kejriwal of sidelining Dalits, backward classes
Kejriwal has had links with an organisation known for its stand against reservation, joined hands with the Congress after swearing to never ally with it, hates people from Bihar and poorvanchal
 "JDU leaders accuse Kejriwal of sidelining Dalits, backward classes")
Nitish to lead NDA in 2025 Bihar Assembly polls: BJP's state chief
Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal on Wednesday asserted that the NDA will contest the 2025 assembly polls in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
 "Nitish to lead NDA in 2025 Bihar Assembly polls: BJP's state chief")
Parties take yatra route in Bihar as politicians gear up for Assembly polls
While CM Nitish Kumar is seeking to consolidate his party's woman vote base, Tejashwi Yadav is trying an image makeover for the RJD
 "Parties take yatra route in Bihar as politicians gear up for Assembly polls")
Nitish condoles 2 Bihar workers' deaths in Manipur, announces ex gratia
He has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased. (he) also directed officials of the state's social welfare and labour departments to ensure that the
 "Nitish condoles 2 Bihar workers' deaths in Manipur, announces ex gratia")
PSC question paper leaks 'state-sponsored', alleges Tejashwi Yadav
Leader of the opposition in the assembly also accused Kumar of failing to communicate with job aspirants who staged protests
 "PSC question paper leaks 'state-sponsored', alleges Tejashwi Yadav")
Lalu Prasad's 'ogle women' remark about CM Nitish Kumar sparks outrage
BJP and JD(U) leaders have called RJD President Lalu Prasad's remark offensive and derogatory to women, as well as an insult to Bihar's dignity
 "Lalu Prasad's 'ogle women' remark about CM Nitish Kumar sparks outrage")
Tejashwi Yadav accuses Bihar CM of 'misusing public funds' for propaganda
The RJD leader questioned the government's priorities, stating that billions of rupees are being spent on propaganda
 "Tejashwi Yadav accuses Bihar CM of 'misusing public funds' for propaganda")
Bihar govt increases monetary reward for winners of gallantry awards
The Param Vir Chakra is India's top military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy
Oppn MLAs protest outside Bihar Assembly for withdrawal of pre-paid meters
Leaders belonging to the RJD, the Congress and three Left parties stood in front of the Assembly's portico, waving placards and raising slogans
 "Oppn MLAs protest outside Bihar Assembly for withdrawal of pre-paid meters")
'Bihar is a failed state': Prashant Kishor to Bihari diaspora in the US
Speaking virtually to the Bihari diaspora after inaugurating the US chapter of Jan Suraaj, the former Kishore expressed confidence in his party's chances of winning the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections
 "'Bihar is a failed state': Prashant Kishor to Bihari diaspora in the US")
Khelo India Youth Games 2025 to be held in Bihar: Mansukh Mandaviya
Bihar government has also started developing sports infrastructure in line with the Khelo India campaign, he added
 "Khelo India Youth Games 2025 to be held in Bihar: Mansukh Mandaviya")
PM Modi lauds Nitish Kumar for pulling Bihar out of 'Jungle Raaj
PM Modi's remarks came during a function in Darbhanga, where he laid the foundation for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences
 "PM Modi lauds Nitish Kumar for pulling Bihar out of 'Jungle Raaj")
Made mistake in past, now will stay with NDA permanently: Nitish Kumar
Kumar accused RJD of trying to "polarise" votes on "communal lines" in the upcoming bypolls in the state
 "Made mistake in past, now will stay with NDA permanently: Nitish Kumar")
Bihar govt considering taking over Bettiah Raj land worth Rs 7,960 cr
The move is being made to ensure 'effective protection and management' of the nearly 15,358 acres of land, mostly in Bihar's East and West Champaran districts and in Uttar Pradesh
Charged Rs 100 cr for advising political parties, reveals Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor said that 10 state governments currently employ his strategies, while adding that he has ample resources to fund his campaign needs in Bihar
 "Charged Rs 100 cr for advising political parties, reveals Prashant Kishor")
Nitish Kumar hosts NDA meeting to boost coordination for Bihar polls
State BJP president Dilip Jaiswal concurred, "A fine coordination saw us through the Lok Sabha polls this year. Carrying it forward will help us secure a two-thirds majority in the assembly elections
 "Nitish Kumar hosts NDA meeting to boost coordination for Bihar polls")
Bihar bans sale, bursting of all firecrackers in Patna, 3 other cities
The notice said that the bursting of firecrackers led to a lot of air and noise pollution as they released toxic air pollutants and particulates (dust)
 "Bihar bans sale, bursting of all firecrackers in Patna, 3 other cities")
Nitish Kumar announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for Gagangir attack victims
The unidentified attackers struck as the labourers and other staff returned to their camp in Gund, Ganderbal, late in the evening
 "Nitish Kumar announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for Gagangir attack victims")
Bihar CM conducts high-level review after spurious liquor deaths in state
BJP leader Nitin Nabin said that action would be taken by the state government against all those involved in the incident
 "Bihar CM conducts high-level review after spurious liquor deaths in state")
Counting the cost of Bihar's liquor prohibition on state's revenue, others
The alcohol ban in the state, in force for nine years now, has not impacted education spending much, but literacy outcomes leave a lot to be desired
 "Counting the cost of Bihar's liquor prohibition on state's revenue, others")
