Tag: Nitish Kumar
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How BJP downgrades Shahnawaz’s status with Bihar Council berth
The development assumes significance in the light of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi focussing his attention in the Muslimdominated Seemanchal region of Bihar.
January 19, 2021 -
Bihar JD-U MLA claims Nitish will quit soon to make way for Tejaswi
Kumar enjoyed a free run during his previous terms but this time, he faces many obstacles on the way, one after another.
January 9, 2021 -
Setback for Nitish Kumar in Arunachal Pradesh as six of its seven legislators defect to BJP
With this defection, the JDU now has just one MLA in the 60-member Arunachal assembly and the BJP now has 48 members.
December 25, 2020 -
‘If you have any real power, then arrest us’: Tejashwi Yadav dares Nitish Kumar over farm bills
A case has been filed against the Tejashwi Yadav and 18 other leaders from various constituents of the Grand Alliance-led Opposition in Bihar for protesting without permission amid the coronavirus pandemic.
December 6, 2020 -
Centre should tell farmers MSPs, procurement won’t be affected: Nitish Kumar
He also sought to clear misconceptions over the farm legislation that allows sale of produce outside APMC mandis.
December 1, 2020 -
After Tejashwi’s barb against CM, JD-U calls him ‘Class 9 fail’
As the Speaker ordered the removal of the remark from Vidha Sabha records, Tejashwi's remark triggered a war of words between JD-U and RJD, with a JD-U leader calling Tejashwi as a "flop cricketer and Class 9 failed student".
November 27, 2020 -
Nitish Kumar led cabinet has 8 ministers with pending criminal cases, including serious criminal offences: ADR
Of the 14 ministers whose affidavits were scrutinized, six (43 per cent) have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, including two of BJP, two of JD(U) and one each of Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and Mukesh Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), said the ADR.
November 18, 2020 -
The new challenger
Notwithstanding its victory, which was a narrow one, the BJP is aware that it now facing a doughty challenger in Tejashwi, who may well become the oppositions new mascot. This possibility is all the greater because Rahul Gandhi has failed to make an impact in Bihar. Not only has his party proved to be a liability for the mahagathbandhan, his own rallies proved to be far less effective than those of Tejashwi
November 18, 2020 -
Nitish Kumar allocates portfolios, keeps home; Deputy CM Prasad gets Modi’s set
Nitish Kumar has kept the much sought after home ministry with himself even though speculations were rife that the dominant partner, the BJP, would be going for the coveted ministry.
November 17, 2020 -
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Chief Minister of Bihar with 2 deputies from BJP; RJD skips ceremony
Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader Nitish Kumar and 14 ministries have sworn-in including Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi from the BJP as his two deputies.
November 16, 2020 -
Bihar: Nitish set to return as CM, Modi might not get another stint
For the records, the Deputy Chief Minister in Nitish Kumar's last cabinet, Modi was the leader of BJP legislature party in Bihar before the 2020 Assembly polls.
November 15, 2020 -
After declaration of poll results, Nitish Kumar clarifies his ‘last elections’ remark
'I always say the same thing at the last rally in every election that 'ant bhala to sab bhala', Kumar said.
November 13, 2020 -
Anti-incumbency defying but dwarfed: What Nitish7.0 means?
In 2015, he took oath as Bihar CM twice. The former was after a sweep by JDU-RJD-Cong alliance. Later, in 2017, he broke away and joined hands with old ally BJP to take oath as CM for the 6th time.
November 11, 2020 -
Bihar cliffhanger
NDA appeared poised to form government in Bihar; Tejashwi gives NDA a real fright
November 11, 2020 -
BJP calls victory before final results of Bihar elections; PM, HM tweet
If Tejashwi will be elected to sit on the throne, then he will be the youngest politician to become a Chief Minister of any state.
November 10, 2020 -
‘Last election’ ploy was ‘plea for mercy’: P Chidambaram on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s claim
'When Mr Nitish Kumar declares that this will be his 'last election' he has effectively conceded defeat,' P Chidambaram said on Twitter.
November 6, 2020 -
‘This is my last election’: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
'This is the last day of election. The day after this election will end and this is my last election. Ant bhala to sab bhala,' he said.
November 5, 2020