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Who is Nitish Kumar?

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About Nitish Kumar

Who is Nitish Kumar?

Born on March 1,1951, Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician serving as the Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar since February 22, 2015. On August 10, 2022, he took oath as the CM of Bihar for the eighth time in 22 years.
 
A member of the Janata Dal (United) party, Kumar has been in office since 2005. Prior to that, he was the Union Railway Minister from 2001 to 2004 in the Atal Bihar Vajpayee government. 
 
He had also held the agriculture portfolio in the central government in two phases — from 19 March 1998 to 5 August 1999, and from 27 May
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Rethinking the woman voter: A growing force reshaping India's politics

In Bihar Nitish Kumar has reaped a huge dividend from the votes of women over the years, especially from low-income groups

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Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 10:36 PM IST

Will Nitish Kumar jump ship again? Bihar CM reacts to frenemy Lalu's offer

Nitish Kumar was asked about Lalu Yadav's 'our doors are open' remark, where the latter offered his former ally to join hands with INDIA bloc again

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Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 6:38 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar owns movable, immovable assets worth Rs 1.64 crore

According to details of assets of the CM and his cabinet colleagues uploaded on the Bihar government website on December 31, Kumar has Rs 21,052 in cash and nearly Rs 60,811.56 in different banks

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Updated On : 01 Jan 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

Tejashwi accuses Prashant Kishor's outfit of acting as Nitish's 'B-team'

Former deputy CM, in an apparent reference to the IPAC founder and his party, said the protesters were "misled" into marching towards Gandhi Maidan

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2024 | 12:17 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 9:55 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 1:24 AM IST

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

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 11:07 AM IST

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

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Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

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.

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Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 4:33 PM IST

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)

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 10:15 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 10:19 AM IST

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

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 6:58 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 7:32 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 3:39 PM IST

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.

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 11:42 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 12:36 AM IST

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

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 3:41 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 12:49 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 4:57 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 10:56 AM IST