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Page 22 - Bihar Assembly Elections

Chirag congratulates Nitish, hopes he will 'continue to remain NDA's CM'

Paswan Monday congratulated Nitish Kumar on becoming the Bihar chief minister once again, saying, tongue-in-cheek, that he hopes the JD(U) leader will "continue to remain the NDA's CM"

Chirag congratulates Nitish, hopes he will 'continue to remain NDA's CM'
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 9:52 PM IST

NDA family will work together for progress of Bihar, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Nitish Kumar on taking oath as Bihar chief minister, and asserted that the NDA family will work together for the state's progress

NDA family will work together for progress of Bihar, says PM Modi
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 9:40 PM IST

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for seventh time in 20 years

The 69-year-old has had a continuous run since November, 2005, except for the period in 2014-15 when Jitan Ram Manjhi kept the chair warm for him

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for seventh time in 20 years
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 7:25 PM IST

Nitish Kumar to be sworn-in as Bihar CM, Amit Shah to be present

Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as the Bihar chief minister for a fourth straight term at a ceremony which will be attended by the top BJP leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Nitish Kumar to be sworn-in as Bihar CM, Amit Shah to be present
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 1:02 PM IST

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for 4th straight term

Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar will take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term after closely-fought legislative assembly elections in the state

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for 4th straight term
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 7:49 AM IST

How Bihar mandate could impact slew of state elections next year?

West Bengal to be first test case; power balance in ruling alliance could change equations

How Bihar mandate could impact slew of state elections next year?
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 11:59 PM IST

Can't take away my post as worker: Sushil Modi amid Dy CM speculation

Amid speculations over the deputy CM's post in the new Bihar govt, incumbent Sushil Modi said the BJP and the Sangh Parivar have given him a lot in his political career

Can't take away my post as worker: Sushil Modi amid Dy CM speculation
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 7:26 PM IST

Nitish meets Bihar governor, stakes claim for forming new government

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Governor Phagu Chauhan, after being unanimously elected as the leader of the NDA, and staked claim for the formation of the new government in the state

Nitish meets Bihar governor, stakes claim for forming new government
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 6:07 PM IST
Bihar elections: Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 3:19 PM IST

Nitish Kumar unanimously elected as leader of NDA in Bihar; to return as CM

The NDA in Bihar unanimously elected Nitish Kumar as its leader in the state legislature, paving the way for his return as chief minister for the fourth consecutive term

Nitish Kumar unanimously elected as leader of NDA in Bihar; to return as CM
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 2:29 PM IST

Delay in finalising seat sharing hurt Mahagathbandhan in Bihar: Tariq Anwar

Delay in finalising seat sharing for the Bihar election adversely impacted the Mahagathbandhan's poll performance, senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar said

Delay in finalising seat sharing hurt Mahagathbandhan in Bihar: Tariq Anwar
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 1:32 PM IST

NDA to hold meeting in Patna to discuss Bihar election results

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is scheduled to hold a joint legislature party meeting here in Patna on Sunday over Bihar election results

NDA to hold meeting in Patna to discuss Bihar election results
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 10:44 AM IST

Nitish Kumar on wafer-thin majority, won't last long as CM, says Manoj Jha

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar is on a wafer-thin majority in Bihar "managed" by the BJP, said senior RJD leader Manoj Jha on Saturday adding his government won't last long

Nitish Kumar on wafer-thin majority, won't last long as CM, says Manoj Jha
Updated On : 15 Nov 2020 | 6:28 AM IST

Dipankar Bhattacharya: The revolutionary statistician in Left's Bihar rise

Bhattacharya is the general secretary, or the chief, of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation - popularly known simply as Bhakapa Maalay, or just Maalay

Dipankar Bhattacharya: The revolutionary statistician in Left's Bihar rise
Updated On : 14 Nov 2020 | 12:01 PM IST

Newly elected NDA MLAs to meet on Nov 15 to declare Nitish as their leader

Speculation is rife that the BJP might push for an EBC or a Dalit as a Deputy CM

Newly elected NDA MLAs to meet on Nov 15 to declare Nitish as their leader
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 3:58 PM IST

ECI rejects recounting applications of 6 candidates in Bihar Assembly polls

Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected applications of six candidates who are shouted recounting of votes for the recently concluded Bihar Assembly Elections

ECI rejects recounting applications of 6 candidates in Bihar Assembly polls
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 7:03 AM IST

Not my 'last election', Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says remarks misinterpreted

Janata Dal (United) won 43 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party won 71

Not my 'last election', Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says remarks misinterpreted
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 7:03 AM IST

We won 5 seats, shall increase tally to 25 in future: Bihar AIMIM chief

Five MLAs from AIMIM who recently registered victory in Bihar Assembly polls met party chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad on Thursday

We won 5 seats, shall increase tally to 25 in future: Bihar AIMIM chief
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 7:03 AM IST

Disappointed with performance in Bihar, CWC to review it soon: Congress

The Congress said on Thursday it was disappointed with its performance in Bihar Assembly elections and the party's working committee would soon review it.

Disappointed with performance in Bihar, CWC to review it soon: Congress
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 9:21 PM IST

Nitish Kumar likely to take oath as new Bihar CM on November 16

Janata Dal-United leader and NDA ally Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as the Bihar Chief Minister for another term on November 16 after the NDA victory in Assembly elections

Nitish Kumar likely to take oath as new Bihar CM on November 16
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 2:37 PM IST