New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s tenure enters its twilight following his Rajya Sabha nomination, the Janata Dal (United) is preparing for a generational leadership shift with the formal entry of his son, Nishant Kumar, into active politics. Party leaders are urging patience and unity as the move raises questions about the future direction of the JD(U).Speaking to IANS, JD(U) Minister Shravan Kumar said, “Yesterday, on the directions of the Chief Minister, a m…
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Patna, March 6 (IANS) Amid growing political speculation in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday assured party leaders and workers that his decision to contest the Rajya Sabha elections would not negatively affect either the party or governance in the state.Speaking during a meeting of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) at his residence in Patna, Kumar said he would continue to remain actively involved in both state and national politics.”You will not face any problems. We will remain in Bihar…
Nalanda, March 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to the Rajya Sabha has left many residents of his ancestral village, Kalyan Bigha in Nalanda district, disappointed. Villagers on Friday expressed sadness over the development and said they had hoped he would continue leading the state as CM. Some residents also suggested that his son, Nishant Kumar, should carry forward his political legacy. Speaking to IANS, several villagers praised Nitish Kumar for his contributio…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday criticised the functioning of constitutional institutions, alleging that key positions such as Chief Ministers and Governors are being changed overnight, which undermines democratic principles. Her remarks came amid political discussions surrounding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha and the reshuffling of some governors.Speaking to IANS, Chaturvedi said that constitutional posts were incre…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) As Bihar prepares for the Rajya Sabha elections, the state could soon witness the beginning of a new political chapter after nearly two decades dominated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The veteran leader will now enter the Rajya Sabha, relinquishing the Chief Minister’s post, triggering speculation about the future direction of the Janata Dal-United — and the possible rise of his son within the party’s politics.Nitish Kumar, who took oath for a record 10th term as …
Patna, March 5 (IANS) As Nitish Kumar is set to file his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls, speculation is growing that his move could bring an end to his nearly two-decade-long tenure as Bihar’s Chief Minister. Amid these reports, JD(U) workers gathered outside Kumar’s official residence in Patna on Thursday and raised slogans in his support. The party workers expressed their opposition to the reports suggesting that Nitish Kumar may step down from the Chief Minister’s post and …
Patna, March 4 (IANS) With just a day left for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections, the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has not yet announced its candidates, fuelling speculation in political circles in Bihar.Senior JD-U leader Vijay Kumar Choudhary, said in Patna on Wednesday evening that the names would be finalised on Thursday.”Nitish Kumar is the (Bihar) Chief Minister, and he will decide the name of the candidate. His decision will be final. He is the supreme leader of JD-U, and we wi…
Patna, March 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, naming Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar Ram for two seats. Nitin Nabin, who is currently an MLA from the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Patna district, was appointed a minister after the NDA formed the government following the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.However, he later resigned from the ministerial post after being appointed as the BJP’s national president.S…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, is set to enter active politics, with the formal announcement expected soon, senior JD(U) leader and state minister Shrawan Kumar said on Tuesday.Speaking to IANS, Shrawan Kumar confirmed that the decision regarding Nishant Kumar’s political entry has been finalised. “The entry of Nishant Kumar into active politics has been decided, and it will be formally announced by the JD(U) soon. He will be given a bigge…
Patna, March 3 (IANS) Speculation over the possible political entry of Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has once again intensified amid the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in the state.Senior JD(U) leader and Water Resource Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary addressed the issue, stating that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is confident of winning all five seats.He said that, as per current calculations, JD(U) is expected to secure at least two seats.Chaudhary emphasised…