Page 15 - Latest Updates on Nitish Kumar
People voted to check power from being in few hands, says Sharad Pawar
He said it would have been difficult for the ruling BJP to achieve the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member Lok Sabha had it not received the support of the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U)
 "People voted to check power from being in few hands, says Sharad Pawar")
Oath ceremony highlights: Modi sworn in as PM; TDP, JD(U), LJP, HAM, JD(S) get Cabinet berths
Modi cabinet 2024 LIVE updates: George Kurian was inducted in the new NDA cabinet while Anurag Thakur was excluded from the Modi Cabinet 3.0. JP Nadda was also included as a part of the new cabinet
 "Oath ceremony highlights: Modi sworn in as PM; TDP, JD(U), LJP, HAM, JD(S) get Cabinet berths")
Nitish Kumar's close aide Rajiv Ranjan 'Lalan' becomes central minister
Singh won from Munger Lok Sabha seat for the third time. He had also represented the Begusarai constituency seat once, between 2004 and 2009
 "Nitish Kumar's close aide Rajiv Ranjan 'Lalan' becomes central minister")
'Right leader at right time'; Naidu, Nitish back Modi as NDA leader
Ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on June 9 as the prime minister, the newly elected NDA MPs arrived at the Central Hall of the old Parliament
 "'Right leader at right time'; Naidu, Nitish back Modi as NDA leader")
Balance regional aspirations, national interests: Naidu at NDA meet
Balancing regional aspirations and national interests must run parallelly while ensuring holistic development for all strata of society, said TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu
 "Balance regional aspirations, national interests: Naidu at NDA meet")
Nitish Kumar criticizes INDIA bloc for alleged lack of national focus
Prime Minister Modi and the other leaders at the meeting could not stop laughing at the jibe of Kumar, key founder-member of INDIA bloc in 2023. who had swtiched sides to BJP
Narendra Modi chosen as NDA leader, shares '10 year roadmap' for govt
NDA government updates: Alliance partners Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan among others extended their formal support to Modi as the leader of the NDA in a key meeting on Friday
 "Narendra Modi chosen as NDA leader, shares '10 year roadmap' for govt")
Explained: Agniveer scheme and points of contention among BJP allies
The JD(U), while assuring the BJP of its 'unconditional support', expressed the need to address the 'shortcomings' in the scheme
 "Explained: Agniveer scheme and points of contention among BJP allies")
News updates: Fire breaks out in coaches of Patna-Jharkhand passenger train
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 "News updates: Fire breaks out in coaches of Patna-Jharkhand passenger train")
LS polls: Here's why Nitish Kumar may not play musical chairs this time
As the JD(U) president, Nitish commands 12 MPs, making him, along with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, a crucial pillar for keeping the BJP on the treasury benches in Parliament
 "LS polls: Here's why Nitish Kumar may not play musical chairs this time")
JDU backs 'one nation, one poll' and UCC, wants review of Agniveer scheme
The JD(U), led by Nitish Kumar, emphasised the necessity of adjustments in implementing the Agniveer scheme, citing voter concerns that might have impacted the 2024 Lok Sabha election results
 "JDU backs 'one nation, one poll' and UCC, wants review of Agniveer scheme")
NDA MPs may elect Modi as their leader on Friday, pave way for his 3rd term
Preparing to take oath for a third straight term as the head of a coalition government, Modi had on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the ruling alliance's members who unanimously elected him as its lead
 "NDA MPs may elect Modi as their leader on Friday, pave way for his 3rd term")
Lok Sabha polls: How can Speaker post act as 'insurance' for Nitish, Naidu
Lok Sabha elections: Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu have extended their support to the BJP-led NDA government, triggering speculations about the terms of their deal
 "Lok Sabha polls: How can Speaker post act as 'insurance' for Nitish, Naidu")
PM Modi gets written support from Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar. Details
Amid speculation that Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar might join the Opposition INDIA bloc, BJP has secured written support from them
 "PM Modi gets written support from Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar. Details")
Lok Sabha polls: Next NDA meeting may witness proposal for Bihar package
Finance ministry likely to keep elements of package within Rs 1 trillion spread over more than one year
 "Lok Sabha polls: Next NDA meeting may witness proposal for Bihar package")
News updates: Will work together, definitely keep promises made to people, says Cong chief Kharge
Lok Sabha Election Results News: TDP and JD(U) have pledged their allegiance to the NDA. With 28 seats between them, the parties hold sway over the BJP-led NDA.
 "News updates: Will work together, definitely keep promises made to people, says Cong chief Kharge")
PM Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader as he gets ready to form govt
The resolution said the NDA government will continue working to lift people's living standards for the country's all-round development while conserving its heritage
 "PM Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader as he gets ready to form govt")
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Janata Dal (U), Telugu Desam Party winners full list
With the humbling verdict for the BJP, NDA partners Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu will step in with their 12 and 16 Lok Sabha seats respectively to help the coalition reach the majority of 272
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Kingmaker Nitish Kumar's political flip-flops
Lok Sabha elections: For the Narendra Modi-led government to return to power for the third time, Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United), which won 12 seats in Bihar, has a key role to play
 "Lok Sabha elections 2024: Kingmaker Nitish Kumar's political flip-flops")
Modi resigns from office, to take oath as PM for the third time on June 8
Lok Sabha elections: Narendra Modi's BJP is expected to form a government for the third time with the help of its coalition partners, the JD(U) and the Telugu Desam Party
 "Modi resigns from office, to take oath as PM for the third time on June 8")