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  Bihar: BJP legislative meeting scheduled, Nitish likely to resign after last meet

  Bihar | April 12, 2026 23:55 IST

  The importance of this meeting is high due to the fact that it is taking place after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP.

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  BJP appoints Shivraj Singh Chouhan as central observer for Bihar legislative party leader election

  Bihar | April 12, 2026 15:37 IST

  JDU national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha said the process of the formation of the new government in Bihar will roll out after April 13.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Modi replicate the 'Bihar Experiment' in Bengal?

  Kurukshetra | April 10, 2026 20:38 IST

  As the voting date in Bengal draws closer, political activity is intensifying. Addressing a rally in West Medinipur, Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on 'Didi'.

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  Posters projecting Samrat Choudhary as new CM Bihar CM put up outside BJP office in Patna | Video

  Bihar | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  Samrat Choudhary, who is seen as the front-runner among those in the race for the top job, has experienced a meteoric rise since he joined the BJP less than a decade ago.

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  Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha member today, Bihar may get new CM on April 14

  Bihar | April 10, 2026 0:00 IST

  After his election to the Rajya Sabha, Nitish Kumar will take the oath as an MP in Delhi on Friday, after which he will hold a Bihar Cabinet meeting, which would pave the way for a power transition in the state. A new chief minister is likely to be announced on April 14.

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  Nitish Kumar to take Rajya Sabha oath on April 10, new Bihar govt likely after April 14: Sources

  Bihar | April 02, 2026 13:52 IST

  Nitish Kumar will depart for Delhi on April 9. It is believed that a new government will be formed in Bihar after April 14.

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  Nitish Kumar will continue to receive Z+ security cover even after stepping down as Bihar CM

  Bihar | April 02, 2026 9:47 IST

  The Special Branch of the Home Department in the state has issued an order to this effect. The order stated that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is entitled to security cover under the Bihar Special Security Act, 2000.

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  Speed News: PM Modi warns BJP workers about AI misuse in polls

  Originals | March 30, 2026 18:52 IST

  PM Modi warns BJP workers about AI misuse in polls. CM Yogi Adityanath hands out 69,000+ smartphones to Anganwadi staff. Bihar politics heats up as Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin quit legislative posts. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Bihar CM race begins as Nitish Kumar resigns as MLC; Nitin Nabin steps down as MLA

  Bihar | March 30, 2026 23:35 IST

  The move comes days after Nitish Kumar won the Rajya Sabha election. As per the Constitution, an individual cannot hold membership of two Houses simultaneously, which makes it mandatory for him to relinquish one position within 14 days.

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  Nitish Kumar likely to quit as Bihar CM and resign as MLC on March 30, say sources

  Bihar | March 27, 2026 13:12 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to resign from the Legislative Council on March 30 after winning a Rajya Sabha seat earlier this month. With constitutional rules preventing dual membership, the move is expected once the Assembly and Council resume after their recess.

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  Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar meets senior JD(U) leaders Lalan Singh, Arun Kumar, Rituraj Kumar

  Bihar | March 21, 2026 13:39 IST

  Following the Eid Milan program in Patna, Nishant Kumar met central minister and senior JD(U) leader Lalan Singh at his residence.

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  Did Nitish Kumar project Samrat Choudhary as the new CM? Here's what Bihar minister says

  Bihar | March 19, 2026 9:50 IST

  A senior JD(U) minister has dismissed speculation that Nitish Kumar has named Samrat Choudhary as his successor, asserting that media reports are misinterpreting routine remarks. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to step down soon to enter the Rajya Sabha.

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  KC Tyagi quits JDU a day after Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha win, sparks political buzz

  Bihar | March 17, 2026 14:41 IST

  KC Tyagi, a prominent leader of the JDU, has announced his decision to leave the party. In a letter, the former MP said that he is not renewing his party membership.

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  JDU announces schedule for party president's election: Will Nitish Kumar re-elected for top post?

  Bihar | March 17, 2026 9:44 IST

  The election for the post of JDU National President will be held this month. Ever since this announcement, speculation has been rife regarding who will secure the party's top organizational post this time, as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing to move to the Rajya Sabha.

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  Bihar Rajya Sabha Polls: NDA sweeps all five seats; Mahagathbandhan stumbles

  Bihar | March 16, 2026 19:20 IST

  Across the country, 37 Rajya Sabha vacancies were up for election this cycle. Out of these, 26 candidates were declared elected unopposed, while the remaining 11 — including Bihar’s five — were contested and concluded today.

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  Bihar Rajya Sabha Election Results: 5 NDA candidates including Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin win

  Bihar | March 16, 2026 20:52 IST

  Three Congress legislators - Surendra Prasad Kushwaha (Valmikinagar), Manoj Biswas (Forbesganj), and Manohar Prasad Singh (Manihari) - were reportedly untraceable, with their mobile phones switched off and no contact established with party leaders, dealing a major setback to the Mahagathbandhan.

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  Bizarre Bihar: Bull crashes Begusarai helipad before Nitish Kumar's arrival, chases cop | VIDEO

  Trending | March 14, 2026 18:27 IST

  A stray bull ran onto a helipad in Begusarai shortly before the arrival of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during preparations for his Samriddhi Yatra visit. The helipad, set up at the BIADA campus in Barauni, had been secured with barricades and guarded by security personnel.

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  Nishant Kumar, son of CM Nitish Kumar, joins JDU, says 'will work to strengthen party organisation'

  Bihar | March 08, 2026 14:11 IST

  JDU MLA from Harnaut, Hari Narayan Singh, claimed that Nishant Kumar will be elected to the state legislative council next month.

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  Centre planning to carve districts out of Bihar, Bengal for new UT? Union MoS rejects claims

  India | March 07, 2026 15:53 IST

  Independent Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has claimed that the Centre is planning to carve districts out of Bihar, Bengal for new union territory. However, Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, has rejected his claims.

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  Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar's son, to join JDU on Sunday; to be made Bihar Deputy CM

  Bihar | March 06, 2026 19:09 IST

  Nishant Kumar, the son of Nitish Kumar, will join the Janata Dal United (JDU) on Sunday, and he will be made the deputy chief minister of Bihar. This comes as Nitish Kumar is all set to move to the Rajya Sabha.