Tag: Nitish Kumar

Now, JD(U) working president calls for party to be renamed ‘Janata Dal-Nitish’

September 11, 2026 admin

National Working President and MP Sanjay Kumar Jha addresses a press conference regarding the Farakka Water Treaty, in Patna. File | Photo Credit: ANI The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) alliance partner Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) leader Santosh Kumar Suman first demanded that the place Bakhtiyarpur, “birthplace” of JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, be renamed as…

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JD(U) national council unanimously endorses Nitish Kumar as national president, calls Nishant its future

June 21, 2026 admin

D(U) National President Nitish Kumar during the party’s National Council meeting, in Patna, Bihar, on June 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The national council of the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday (June 21, 2026) unanimously endorsed the election of Nitish Kumar as the party’s national president. Mr. Kumar thanked the members of the council…

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CRICKET | I feel Nitish is the natural successor or backup to Hardik: ten Doeschate

June 21, 2026 admin

India’s Nitish Kumar during a practice session ahead of the third One-Day International match against Afghanistan at the Chepauk stadium, Chennai, on June 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU The Afghanistan ODI series may have been framed as another step in India’s march towards the 2027 World Cup, but beneath the victories lay a…

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IPL 2026 | Nitish offers balance and makes life a lot easier: Vettori

May 5, 2026 admin

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Daniel Vettori. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Nitish Kumar’s absence against Kolkata Knight Riders forced the Sunrisers Hyderabad into an unsuccessful middle-order reshuffle. However, Daniel Vettori’s side is set for a timely boost with the return of the all-rounder, who appeared in fine touch during Tuesday’s training session. “Every team has that player who makes…

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SRH assistant coach Franklin hails Nitish’s all-round contributions

May 2, 2026 admin

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Nitish Kumar Reddy. File | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Having lost three of its first four matches this season, Sunrisers Hyderabad has since embarked on a winning run that has lifted the side into the top four. While the mood in the camp is understandably upbeat, assistant coach James Franklin pragmatically said the…

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Officials Place Flower Pots For Nitish Kumar Visit, Locals Loot Them

February 15, 2025 admin

Buxar, Bihar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Buxar on Saturday as part of his ‘Pragati Yatra’ and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several developmental projects worth crores. To welcome him, hundreds of flower pots were placed by the administration on the road outside the District Guest House. However, as soon as he…

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Nitish Kumar’s Big Message On Bihar Mention In Budget 2025

February 1, 2025 admin

New Delhi: The 2025 Union Budget is “positive and welcome… progressive and forward-looking”, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Saturday evening, lavishing praise on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech in the Lok Sabha. Ms Sitharaman’s budget, for FY 2025/26, made mention of several special schemes and welfare measures for Bihar, which will vote in an…

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Lalu Yadav’s Daughter On Nitish Kumar’s Return To Alliance

January 15, 2025 admin

Patna: On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter and Pataliputra MP Misa Bharti made a significant political statement, suggesting the possibility of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s return to the Grand Alliance. Speaking to the media at her mother and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi’s residence, she…

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Lalu Yadav Says Doors Open For Nitish Kumar. How Bihar Chief Minister Reacted

January 2, 2025 admin

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday offered a cryptic response to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s “doors open” statement to rejoin the opposition INDIA bloc. When questioned by journalists about Mr Yadav’s remarks, Mr Kumar folded his hands, smiled, and curtly responded, “Kya bol rahe hain (What are you saying?)”…

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Bihar Deputy Chief Minister’s Tribute To AB Vajpayee, Then A Clarification

December 26, 2024 admin

Patna: A no-holds-barred speech to pay tribute to former Prime Minister late Atal Bihar Vajpayee landed Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha in trouble yesterday and sparked friction between the BJP and its key ally, the Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United). Shortly after, Mr Sinha had to issue a clarification, ostensibly under the party’s…

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