Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar Resigns as Bihar CM, Receives Call from PM Modi
"I have exited the Mahagathbandhan," Kumar stated after leaving Raj Bhawan, highlighting the challenges within the alliance. Subsequently, he received a surprise call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating him for leaving the Mahagathbandhan and aligning with the NDA, according to sources.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Resigns from Office
The decision to resign followed a meeting chaired by Kumar with party MLAs at his official residence. Speculations suggest that a new government, potentially backed by the BJP, could be established by the evening, according to reliable sources.
Nitish Kumar Set to Take Oath as Bihar CM for the 9th Time Tomorrow
Additionally, the BJP has held a core committee meeting at its headquarters, with all MLAs in attendance. They are expected to collect signatures from the MLAs and present them to Nitish Kumar.
Nitish was being abused, not respected by allies, says JD-U MLA Gopal Mandal
Mandal revealed that Kumar has been subjected to abuse within the alliance, but he also cautioned that if the Chief Minister decides to switch alliances again, it could lead to his political downfall.
Firmly with INDIA bloc but would like Congress to do introspection, says JD(U)
Kushwaha emphasized that there is no truth to the rumors circulating, including claims that party MLAs were instructed to rush to Patna.
Nitish Kumar Expresses Desire to Remain in Bihar Amid Altered Political Landscape with RJD
Security at the Chief Minister's residence in Patna has been heightened, and there are indications that Kumar might make a decision to join forces with the BJP. The strained relationship between Kumar and his ally Lalu Prasad Yadav from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) adds complexity to the political dynamics in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar Concludes Cabinet Meeting in 15 Minutes, Maintains Cold Stance Against RJD
During the session, tensions were evident as CM Nitish Kumar and RJD ministers refrained from interacting with each other.
Nitish Kumar Meets Bihar Governor; Manjhi Says 'Khela Hobe'
Fueling the speculation is the fact that while Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav, Choudhary, and Arlekar were together at an event commemorating Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary, Nitish and Choudhary later visited the Raj Bhavan without Tejashwi.
JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal Predicts Political Decline for Nitish if Aligning with BJP Again
Mandal's remarks came in response to Jitan Ram Manjhi, the former chief minister of Bihar, who had earlier commented on Nitish Kumar's reliability. Manjhi had suggested that Kumar might shift political allegiances unpredictably, potentially reuniting with the BJP.
Lalu Prasad Yadav's Nomination Proposed for Chairperson of INDIA Bloc Following Nitish Kumar
In response to the proposal, Nitish Kumar supported the idea, stating, "This is right. Make Lalu Ji the chairperson." However, Lalu Prasad Yadav remained silent, prompting Rahul Gandhi to reintroduce Nitish Kumar's name.
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