Page 12 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
BPSC exam stalemate continues as protesting students reject offer for talks
The candidates have been protesting for more than a week seeking the cancellation of the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination (CCE), 2024
 "BPSC exam stalemate continues as protesting students reject offer for talks")
From LS polls surprise to NEET protest: Key political events in 2024
From political continuity - and shifts - to landmark ceremonies, 2024 saw power struggles, protests, and symbolic moments
 "From LS polls surprise to NEET protest: Key political events in 2024")
Prashant Kishor gives ultimatum to Bihar govt, vows to lead BPSC protest
Prashant Kishor flayed the recent police lathi-charge on protesting students and called upon the NDA government to take urgent steps
 "Prashant Kishor gives ultimatum to Bihar govt, vows to lead BPSC protest")
NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy
Sources said NDA leaders discussed the Congress' recent political attack on the ruling alliance and emphasised to speak in a united voice to counter fake narrative
 "NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence to discuss political strategy")
Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik
Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik.
 "Giriraj Singh seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik")
CM Nitish Kumar launches projects worth Rs 200 cr in East Champaran
Kumar also handed over the management of a pond constructed under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali scheme to JEEViKA Didis' (women associated with self-help groups under the JEEViKA project)
 "CM Nitish Kumar launches projects worth Rs 200 cr in East Champaran")
Nitish's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political scene ahead of 2025 polls
The septuagenarian, renowned for his uncanny ability to shift political allegiances at will while maintaining his grip on power, abandoned the INDIA bloc he had diligently helped form
 "Nitish's manoeuvering alters Bihar's political scene ahead of 2025 polls")
NDA to contest 2025 Bihar polls under Nitish, PM Modi: Deputy CM Choudhary
The cryptic response had led to furious speculation that the BJP could insist on not projecting Kumar in the 2025 polls
 "NDA to contest 2025 Bihar polls under Nitish, PM Modi: Deputy CM Choudhary")
NDA leaders back CM Nitish Kumar as face for upcoming Bihar elections
Jaiswal's sentiments were echoed by Raju Tiwari, state president of the LJP (RV), who said, "There is no doubt that the NDA will contest the upcoming assembly polls under Nitish Kumar's leadership
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
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")