Tag: Nitish Kumar

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor officially launched his political party, the Jan Suraaj Party, in Patna on Wednesday. The event was attended by various eminent personalities and marked a significant step in Kishor's journey from strategist to politician.

A tragic series of drowning incidents claimed the lives of 46 people, including 37 children and seven women, across multiple districts in Bihar over the last 24 hours during the festival of ‘Jitiya’ or ‘Jivitputrika.’ The festival is observed by mothers for the prosperity and well-being of their children.

In a shocking incident, more than 20 homes belonging to Dalit families were set on fire in Nawada district on Wednesday evening, allegedly over a land dispute. The arson took place in Manjhi Tola within the Mufassil Police station area, where miscreants torched homes one after another. While no injuries have been reported, shots were fired in the air during the attack, causing panic among local residents.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent remarks in the state Assembly have sparked controversy and condemnation from opposition leaders. During a heated session on Wednesday, Kumar lost his temper amid protests from the opposition, particularly from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, and directed an offensive comment towards RJD MLA Rekha Paswan.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's presence at a BJP event in Patna sparks speculation about his political affiliations, but he downplays it, emphasizing the importance of working for everyone. The move is seen as a potential message to his alliance partners as seat-sharing discussions approach.

In a recent development, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale extended an open invitation to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to reconsider rejoining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). However, the gesture has been met with resistance from within the BJP ranks, with party MP Sushil Modi asserting that the BJP is not inclined towards welcoming Nitish Kumar back into the fold.