Nitish Kumar News

Anu Kumari, T20 World Cup champion was honoured by chief minister Nitish Kumar for her contribution to the historic victory.  

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down the hijab of a woman doctor during a public event in Patna. 

RJD leader Rohini Acharya has criticised the Nitish Kumar led Bihar government for shifting Rabri Devi’s residence after nearly 20 years, alleging it is an attempt to insult Lalu Prasad Yadav and questioning the political motive behind the sudden reshuffle. 

Bihar is reclaiming the 10 Circular Road bungalow from the Lalu Prasad Yadav family after nearly two decades, following changes in political power and court rulings that ended special privileges for former chief ministers.

A deep dive into how Nitish Kumar, despite shifting allies, rising rivals and Bihar’s volatile power centres, continues to survive every storm and dictates the state’s political destiny.

CM Nitish Kumar has left the Home Department after two decades. What does this unexpected handover to BJP really signal for Bihar politics?

JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar’s chief minister for a record 10th time as the NDA returned to power. With nearly 20 years in office, he remains the state’s longest-serving CM and joins the list of India’s longest-serving chief ministers alongside Pawan Kumar Chamling, Naveen Patnaik, and more. Scroll down to check the list.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers from various states are scheduled to attend the ceremony, marking a significant political moment in Bihar.

Nitish Kumar arrived at Raj Bhavan with senior alliance leaders, including Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha and others.

Bihar Oath Ceremony: Following the NDA’s sweeping victory in the state elections, attention is now focused on the major promises made by the BJP-JDU alliance during the campaign.

Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister on November 20, with BJP and JD(U) leaders likely joining the cabinet as key posts, including Deputy CM and Speaker, are finalised.

Nitish Kumar was unanimously chosen as NDA leader and will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister on November 20. Preparations are underway at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan for the ceremony.

Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the NDA. With this formal endorsement, he is set to take the oath once again as the Chief Minister of Bihar.

After NDA’s sweeping victory with 202 seats, CM Nitish Kumar will hold the final Cabinet meeting today and submit his resignation to begin forming the new Bihar government.

For nearly two decades, Nitish has been a central figure in Bihar’s politics, often stepping into the role of Chief Minister even in situations where his party did not command overwhelming strength in the Assembly. This ability to reclaim leadership stems largely from his reputation for administrative steadiness, an attribute that remains persuasive in a state where governance, infrastructure, and basic services continue to shape electoral choices. 

The NDA secured a landslide in Bihar with 202 seats. Get the final tally: BJP (89), JD(U) (85), RJD (25). PM Modi calls it a win for the 'New MY Formula' against 'Jungle Raj'.  

What was widely expected to be a close contest, shaped by two decades of anti-incumbency against Nitish Kumar, turned into a rout for the Mahagathbandhan. The results have not only staggered the opposition but also highlighted deeper shifts that began months earlier, far beyond Bihar’s borders.

Numbers without Nitish: BJP 89 + LJP(R) 19 + HAM 5 + RLM 4 = 117 seats.

The NDA’s sweeping victory in Bihar transformed key regions, leaving the Opposition scrambling as Nitish Kumar’s coalition consolidates power.

The decisive Bihar 2025 verdict highlights how women voters, targeted welfare schemes and Nitish Kumar’s enduring political brand reshaped the state’s political landscape, delivering a sweeping victory over the Mahagathbandhan.