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Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar

Height: 1.73m DOB: 1 March 1951

Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister of Bihar. He also served as a minister in the Union Government and belongs to the Janata Dal (United) political party. Owning responsibility for his party's poor performance in the 2014 general elections, on 17 May 2014, he resigned. However, in February 2015, he returned to office following a political crisis in the state. In November 2015, he won the state elections. On 10 April 2016, Nitish Kumar was elected as the national president of his party. On 26 July 2017, he resigned again as Chief Minister of Bihar over differences with the coalition partner RJD. Naming of Tejaswi Yadav (the deputy CM and Lalu Yadav's son) in an FIR by the CBI was the main cause of Kumar’s resignation. However, within hours, he joined the NDA coalition and secured a majority in the assembly. The very next day, he was CM, again. He belongs to a socialist class of politicians and learnt the lessons of politics from stalwarts like Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia. Between 1974 and 1977, he participated in Narayan's movement. Early life: Nitish Kumar was born in Harnaut, Nalanda district of Bihar. From Bihar College of Engineering, he got a degree in mechanical engineering in 1972. After graduation, he joined the Bihar State Electricity Board and later moved into politics.

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'Nitish Kumar is circumstantial CM': Bihar BJP MLC

News | Jun 03, 2021, 05:56 PM IST

Bihar BJP MLC Tunna Pandey on June 02 criticized state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for holding the post. While speaking to ANI, Pandey said, "Nitish Kumar is a 'circumstantial' Chief Minister.

Bihar govt imposes night curfew, educational institutes to remain shut till May 15

News | Apr 18, 2021, 10:27 PM IST

Bihar government has imposed night curfew (9 pm to 5 am) in the state as COVID cases are continue to rise. While addressing a press conference over COVID situation in the state, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on April 18 informed, "Schools, colleges and other educational institutes will remain closed and no examination will be held by state-run schools and universities till May 15. Cinema halls, malls, clubs, gyms, and parks will be closed till May 15."

Bihar CM takes 2nd dose of COVID vaccine at Patna's IGIMS

News | Apr 15, 2021, 08:07 PM IST

Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar on April 15 took the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Patna.

'Bihar Police now CM Kumar's Police, he must take back black law': Tejashwi Yadav

News | Mar 25, 2021, 09:20 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on March 25 slammed JDU government in Bihar over the action against opposition MLAs and sharply criticised Bihar Special Armed Police Bill 2021.

Upendra Kushwaha is new chairman of JD(U)'s parliamentary board: Nitish Kumar

News | Mar 14, 2021, 05:29 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on March 14 announced appointment of Upendra Kushwaha as the chairman of National Parliamentary Board of Janta Dal (United).

Nitish Kumar loses his cool again in Bihar legislative council

News | Mar 09, 2021, 07:20 AM IST

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday lost his cool again after RJD MLC Subodh Rai interrupted the rural development minister during supplementary questions in the Bihar legislative assembly.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reacts to Rahul Gandhi's emergency remark

Politics | Mar 03, 2021, 07:18 PM IST

In a conversation with Kaushik Basu, professor in the Cornell University in the US and India's former chief economic advisor, Gandhi said he is all for internal democracy in the Congress, which fought for India's independence, gave the country its Constitution and stood for equality.

Bihar to get free COVID vaccinations even at private hospitals: CM Nitish

News | Mar 01, 2021, 04:41 PM IST

As the second phase of COVID vaccination drive started across the nation on March 01, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that the vaccinations will be absolutely free in the entire state, including private hospitals.

Nitish Kumar took his first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine today

News | Mar 01, 2021, 02:01 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took his first dose of COVID19 Vaccine today.

Tejashwi meets family of slain IndiGo manager

News | Jan 17, 2021, 11:00 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on January 17 met the family of IndiGo airlines station manager Rupesh Singh who was shot dead outside his residence in the city on January 12.

Rupesh murder case: Nitish Kumar loses cool during press meet, snaps at journalists

News | Jan 15, 2021, 04:40 PM IST

Rupesh Kumar, 40, was the IndiGo's airport manager. He was sprayed with bullets while he was inside his SUV in Punaichak of Patna.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on murder of IndiGo manager in Patna

News | Jan 15, 2021, 12:48 PM IST

I spoke with DGP, a special team has been formed. Don't demoralise Police, if someone doesn't carry out their duty, action is taken. What used to happen before 2005? There was a lot of crime. Is it the same today?: Bihar CM on murder of an IndiGo manager in Patna & crime in state

Top 9 News: IndiGo station manager shot dead in Patna

News | Jan 16, 2021, 12:31 AM IST

Rupesh Kumar Singh, a manager with IndiGo airlines, who was shot at by unidentified bike-borne men in the Punaichak area of Patna on Tuesday.

Bihar prepared for COVID-19 vaccination: CM Nitish Kumar

News | Jan 05, 2021, 06:43 PM IST

Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar on January 05 said that the state is prepared for COVID-19 vaccination and will be following the central guideline.

Nitish Kumar became Bihar CM on request of BJP, JD (U): Sushil Modi

Politics | Dec 28, 2020, 04:39 PM IST

BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on December 28 said that CM Nitish Kumar agreed to become Chief Minister of Bihar on request of Janata Dal (United), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) leaders.

RCP Singh becomes new JD(U) president

Politics | Dec 27, 2020, 07:48 PM IST

RCP Singh, a close confidant of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was on Sunday chosen as the new president of Janata Dal (United).

CM Nitish Kumar inspects Nature Safari, Zoo Safari in Bihar's Rajgir

News | Dec 19, 2020, 10:42 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on December 19 inspected Nature Safari and Zoo Safari in Rajgir, Nalanda district of Bihar.

'Misconceptions' about agri laws leading to farmers protest: Nitish Kumar

News | Nov 30, 2020, 09:13 PM IST

Speaking on the on-going farmers' protest against new farm laws, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 30 stated that the protests are happening on account of misconceptions and dialogue should take place in the matter.

Nitish Kumar loses cool during Bihar Assembly session

News | Nov 27, 2020, 07:57 PM IST

Nitish Kumar gets furious during Bihar Assembly session as Tejashwi rakes up old murder charges.

Bihar: Ruckus in Assembly ahead of Speaker's election

News | Nov 25, 2020, 12:11 PM IST

Unruly scenes prevailed inside the Bihar Legislative Assembly ahead of the the Speaker's election. Speaker's election is slated to take place today.

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