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'Take on BJP directly': Chirag attacks Nitish over 'conspiracy' accusation

"Never before has one heard of a party accusing its own former national president of corruption. But, this is Nitish Kumar for you," Paswan said.

'Take on BJP directly': Chirag attacks Nitish over 'conspiracy' accusation
Updated On : 08 Aug 2022 | 5:16 PM IST

Nitish Kumar will not be able to complete his 5-year term: Chirag Paswan

Amid a political storm in Bihar, LJP (R) president Chirag Paswan on Monday claimed that Nitish Kumar will not be able to complete his five-year tenure as chief minister.

Nitish Kumar will not be able to complete his 5-year term: Chirag Paswan
Updated On : 08 Aug 2022 | 3:34 PM IST

Ready to embrace JD(U) if Nitish Kumar breaks ranks with BJP: RJD

Amid a brewing political storm in Bihar, the opposition RJD on Monday said it was ready to embrace Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his JD(U) if he broke ranks with the BJP.

Ready to embrace JD(U) if Nitish Kumar breaks ranks with BJP: RJD
Updated On : 08 Aug 2022 | 2:17 PM IST

What's cooking between the BJP and Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) in Bihar?

On Sunday, Kumar reportedly called Sonia Gandhi and asked for an appointment. Kumar had earlier skipped the oath-taking ceremony of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu

What's cooking between the BJP and Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) in Bihar?
Updated On : 08 Aug 2022 | 1:26 PM IST

BJP remains a complaining ally, but cannot do without Nitish Kumar

The number of MLAs in the ruling coalition is 127 -- BJP: 77, JD(U): 45, HAM (Secular): 4, and Vikassheel Insaan Party: 1. Also, it has the support of one independent MLA, who is a minister

BJP remains a complaining ally, but cannot do without Nitish Kumar
Updated On : 31 Jul 2022 | 10:13 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar tests positive for Covid-19; isolating at residence

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tested positive for Covid-19 and isolated himself at his residence on the advice of doctors, officials said

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar tests positive for Covid-19; isolating at residence
Updated On : 26 Jul 2022 | 12:58 PM IST

Nitish Kumar skips swearing-in ceremony of president Droupadi Murmu

Defending Kumar's absence, Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha asserted that the chief minister is not bound to attend all the events.

Nitish Kumar skips swearing-in ceremony of president Droupadi Murmu
Updated On : 25 Jul 2022 | 4:28 PM IST

Five killed due to lightning in Bihar, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday expressed condolences over the death of five people due to lightning and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to each of the deceased' family members

Five killed due to lightning in Bihar, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia
Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 8:07 AM IST

Tikait warns of 'agriculture hartal' in India to press for MSP guarantee

Tikait, who is on a three-day tour of Bihar, also urged Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to restore the system of "mandis" and rued the absence of strong farmer bodies in the state.

Tikait warns of 'agriculture hartal' in India to press for MSP guarantee
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 10:59 PM IST

Nitish didn't even respond to my messages during poll campaign: Yashwant

Sinha was in Patna during his presidential election campaign and all the opposition parties including the RJD, Congress, the CPI, the CPI-M, and the CPI-ML unanimously expressed their support.

Nitish didn't even respond to my messages during poll campaign: Yashwant
Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 11:48 PM IST

RJD asks Nitish Kumar to demand special status of state from PM Modi

A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Patna, the RJD on Monday asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to take the opportunity to demand special status of the state

RJD asks Nitish Kumar to demand special status of state from PM Modi
Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 6:56 AM IST

Nitish Kumar burns another bridge

But Nitish Kumar has to make an existential choice: Between governance and politics

Nitish Kumar burns another bridge
Updated On : 09 Jul 2022 | 2:19 AM IST

It's now proven that RCP became minister without JDU's consent: Nitish aide

A close aide of Nitish Kumar asserted that RCP Singh's statement thanking Prime Minister Modi for his stint in the cabinet was "proof" that the then JD(U) prez had lapped up the berth without consent

It's now proven that RCP became minister without JDU's consent: Nitish aide
Updated On : 08 Jul 2022 | 11:07 PM IST

Murmu will win Presidential polls comfortably: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday exuded confidence that NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu will comfortably win the election.

Murmu will win Presidential polls comfortably: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Updated On : 05 Jul 2022 | 8:09 PM IST

Presidential polls: Murmu to visit Bihar to meet Nitish Kumar, BJP leaders

Murmu is continuously touring in states for the presidential poll campaign after being made the candidate for the post of President

Presidential polls: Murmu to visit Bihar to meet Nitish Kumar, BJP leaders
Updated On : 03 Jul 2022 | 11:14 AM IST

Proposal to name Bihar colonies after Modi, Nitish unethical: RJD

The RJD termed the proposal to name residential colonies for the homeless after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar "unethical"

Proposal to name Bihar colonies after Modi, Nitish unethical: RJD
Updated On : 02 Jul 2022 | 9:33 AM IST

Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar, BJP over Bihar's law and order situation

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday attacked the Nitish Kumar govt over the law and order situation in Bihar

Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar, BJP over Bihar's law and order situation
Updated On : 02 Jul 2022 | 6:31 AM IST

Agnipath row rocks Bihar assembly; oppn asks Nitish to 'break silence'

The proceedings began at 11 AM on a raucous note with members of the RJD-led opposition raising slogans against the new scheme of recruitment in the armed forces

Agnipath row rocks Bihar assembly; oppn asks Nitish to 'break silence'
Updated On : 28 Jun 2022 | 3:21 PM IST

1,111 arrests made during Agnipath protests: Bihar Minister to BJP leader

Sanjay Jaiswal during the Agnipath protest had criticised the Nitish Kumar govt for not acting against the mob, which led to massive scale in violence in several districts

1,111 arrests made during Agnipath protests: Bihar Minister to BJP leader
Updated On : 28 Jun 2022 | 1:28 PM IST

Prashant Kishor taunts CM Nitish Kumar over state of Bihar roads

"Nitish ji had recently told officials of road construction department that they must tell the people about the condition of roads in the state", Kishor tweeted

Prashant Kishor taunts CM Nitish Kumar over state of Bihar roads
Updated On : 23 Jun 2022 | 7:45 PM IST