Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar Affirms Alliance with PM Modi After Meeting: 'Won't Depart NDA Again'
After his discussions with Modi, Kumar also conferred with Home Minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda. Reports suggest their conversations delved into a range of governance and political matters pertinent to Bihar's future trajectory.
Nitish Kumar Scheduled to Meet Prime Minister in Delhi
During his visit, Kumar is expected to hold discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda as well. This visit follows the recent meeting between Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, both from the BJP, with the Prime Minister on Monday.
Nitish Kumar Remarks on Tejashwi: Describing Him as Inexperienced in Bihar Affairs
Highlighting the transformation in Bihar since 2005, Kumar asserted, "There was nothing in Bihar. No roads were available before 2005, and people used to walk to their destinations. People were not stepping out in the evening due to crime. I have undertaken development work after coming to power in 2005. Today, you are traveling on roads, you are seeing buildings. Who did it? It is I. Tejashwi was a child who did not know anything."
Security Update in Bihar: Tejashwi Loses Z-Plus Cover as New Deputy CMs Receive Accorded Protection
The Nitish Kumar-led government has granted Z-plus security cover to the newly appointed Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, as stated in the notification. Additionally, BJP's Lok Sabha MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy has also been accorded Z-plus security cover.
Rahul's claim that Bihar caste survey done under Cong pressure nonsensical, says Nitish Kumar
In response to Rahul Gandhi's remarks during a public rally in Purnea district, Kumar stated, "His claim that the caste survey in the state was done under pressure from the Congress is nonsensical. Everybody knows that the initiative was taken by me only. Now, people are taking credit."
Nitish Kumar Commissioned Caste Survey Under Pressure from Cong-RJD; BJP Provided Exit Strategy, Reveals Rahul
Gandhi highlighted the demand for a caste census for social justice, comparing it to an X-ray of society. He emphasized the under-representation of OBCs in bureaucracy, corporate houses, and media. The Congress leader accused Nitish Kumar of compromising with the BJP against social justice, following pressure to conduct a caste survey.
Nitish's return to NDA will have no impact on oppn bloc INDIA, says Jairam Ramesh
Downplaying the effects of Kumar aligning with the BJP-led NDA, Ramesh expressed confidence, stating, "It will not have any impact on the INDIA alliance… absolutely no impact.
Congress Criticizes Nitish with 'Aaya Kumar, Gaya Kumar'; Says People Will Give Befitting Reply
Ramesh, speaking with reporters during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in West Bengal, compared Kumar to a chameleon, stating, "What can I say? I said yesterday 'aaya Kumar, gaya Kumar.' Nitish Kumar gives tough competition to a chameleon." The phrase 'aaya Ram gaya Ram' was used in the 1990s to describe frequent floor-crossing and party-switching.
Nitish Kumar Announces Exit from INDIA Bloc, Citing Unmet Expectations
Addressing the strained relationship with RJD leaders, Kumar attributed his decision to sever ties with them to their continuous criticism. He mentioned that RJD leaders had been making several unfavorable statements against him, making collaboration challenging.
Nitish Kumar: Bihar's Longest-Serving CM, Known for Survival Skills Amidst Political Storms
Nitish Kumar was part of the Samata Party, which later evolved into the JD(U), and aligned with the BJP to share power both at the Centre and in the state. His first term as Chief Minister was marked by improvements in law and order and innovative policies like sub-quotas among OBCs and Dalits. Despite belonging to the Kurmi community, a non-dominant caste, Kumar successfully navigated Bihar politics.
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