The Latest Breaking News from Nitish Kumar

Bihar: Controversy over ex-MP Anand Mohan's invite to Nitish Kumar

PATNA: Former MP Anand Mohan’s reported invite to CM Nitish Kumar to unveil the statue of his father late Ram Bahadur Singh, a freedom fighter, at his native village in Saharsa triggered fresh war of words between the two ruling Grand Alliance partners—the RJD and the JD(U)—on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Bihar caste survey | Upper castes will play the role of kingmaker, says Anand Mohan

Asked about both leaders not conducting the caste survey in the previous 30 years despite being in power in the State, Mr. Mohan said, “Are the politicians saints? Don’t you think that they will look after their own interests? Politicians will always look after their own interests.”

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspects site of Anisabad-AIIMS elevated four-lane road project

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday inspected the site of proposed Anisabad-Phulwari Sharif- AIIMS elevated four-lane road project and asked the road construction department (RCD) officials to begin construction work of the elevated road by preparing its detailed project report (DPR) by coming December.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023

Caste survey report Nitish Kumar’s final attempt, says Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor claims Nitish Kumar's caste survey is final attempt at political survival, says if JD(U) wins 5 seats he'll apologize. Opposition leaders criticize survey, BJP claims it's fake, SBSP calls it a bundle of lies. Kishor says Nitish and Tejashwi control government and have taken everyone's share.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

22 drown while taking bath during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar; CM announces ₹4 lakh compensation

22 drown in rivers/ponds in Bihar in 24 hrs during the jivitputrika festival; CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for kin. 5 in Bhojpur, 4 in Jehanabad, 3 each in Patna and Rohtas, 2 each in Darbhanga and Nawada, 1 each in Kaimur, Madhepura and Aurangabad.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

'Regional parties have got stronger after challenges': Bihar finance minister Vijay Choudhary

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s close aide and finance minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Sunday took a dig at BJP chief JP Nadda for his remark over regional parties saying the more the BJP leaders speak against them, the more they will get stronger.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023

22 people drown during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar; CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakh compensation

PATNA: Twenty-two people drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds in separate incidents in Bihar, according to officials on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks Muslims to be alert of those forces who want to divide people

PATNA: Days after the release of the Bihar caste survey’s figures, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday held a long meeting with Muslim leaders of JD(U) at his official residence here and assured the members of minority community that his government would continue to work for their betterment, welfare and…

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Restore mandi system in Bihar, says BKU leader Tikait; threatens to launch agitation

Rakesh Tikait said the schemes being run for farmers were not implemented properly.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

JD(U) MLA abuses journalists in Patna

MLA Gopal Mandal caught on camera with revolver in hospital, abuses journalists when asked why. BJP slams Nitish Kumar's "naya Bihar" where MLAs flaunt guns and use filthy language. JD(U) Minister Shravan Kumar condemns MLA's behavior, says it should be avoided in political and public life.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023