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On Bihar results day, the constant is Nitish: Why the maximiser shapes every verdict

This piece was originally published on January 29, 2024.

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Land-for-Job scam case | RJD chief Lalu Prasad appears before ED for questioning

Bihar News: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav appears before ED for questioning. The Enforcement Directorate is questioning Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad in the land-for-job scam case

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar switches sides yet again, takes oath as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for ninth time; Two BJP Deputy CMs and six NDA Ministers also sworn in

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Nitish Kumar has murdered the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also predicts that JD(U) would be finished by the end of 2024, says the ‘real game’ has just begun

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar expert in betrayal; return to NDA fold was expected: JMM

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a member of the INDIA bloc, hits out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar saying “betrayal” was his political character.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister for record ninth time

Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time at Raj Bhavan on Sunday after snapping ties with "Mahagathbandhan". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Swearing-in at 5 pm today, Nitish to take oath as CM along with deputies Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar left the Governor's House along with MLAs after resigning as Bihar chief minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Proposal passed to form government with JDU in Bihar": BJP after Nitish Kumar's resignation

After handing over the resignation as Bihar CM, Nitish Kumar is likely to form a government with NDA in Bihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Expected Nitish Kumar would fight BJP at very end": Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday that parties in the INDIA bloc had expected that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would fight the BJP and its ideology till the very end. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar Turmoil: CM Nitish Kumar edged out of RJD's full-page ad, only features Tejashwi

Amid growing speculations around Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's next big political move, his partner in the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan', RJD, on Sunday put out a full-page advertisement in leading newspapers in the state, edging out the JD (U) supremo and projecting Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav.

Dynamite News

Bihar political crisis | After submitting resignation, Nitish Kumar says relations with RJD has not been good

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns from Mahagathbandhan government, plans to form a new alliance with BJP.

The Hindu

RJD exudes confidence, leaders say ‘game is not over yet’ in Bihar

RJD legislators authorize Lalu Prasad Yadav to make final decision amid speculation of JD(U) forming government with BJP.

The Hindu

Land for job money laundering case: Court issues summons to Rabri Devi and daughters Misa, Hema

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday issued summons to former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav, Hridyanand Chaudhary and other accused in the Land for Job money laundering case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar Political Turmoil: We will not let Nitish take oath easily, roars RJD Supremo Lalu Yadav

Claiming to have the majority figure with him, Lalu Yadav said he would open his cards once Nitish Kumar resigns. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Political outfits in crisis mode amid CM Nitish Kumar’s likely return to NDA fold

Nitish Kumar oath: Top JD(U) leaders rush to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's residence amid indications of reverting to BJP-led NDA, while party maintains alliance with Mahagathbandhan.

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Bihar: 79 IPS, 45 BAS officers transferred amid political turmoil

Amid reports that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may rejoin hands with the BJP, the Bihar government has transferred 79 Indian Police Service (IPS) and 45 Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officers in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: RJD asks Nitish Kumar to resolve 'confusion' over ties with Mahagathbandhan

Amid the uncertainty in the political corridors of Bihar over the possible alliance of JD(U) and the BJP as speculations are on the rise that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could cross over to the NDA again, RJD MP Manoj Jha has 'requested' CM Kumar to clear the confusion about his…

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Firmly with INDIA bloc but would like Congress to do introspection, says JD(U)

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) firmly supports INDIA coalition but wants Congress to reflect on alliance partners and seat-sharing.

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High political turmoil in Bihar; JDU, RJD rift widens; Nitish may return to NDA

Amidst the enthusiasm of Republic Day celebrations in the country, there is a high buzz in Bihar politics. The political rift between Janata Dal(U) and RJD is widening by the day. Read further on dynamite News:

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar may skip Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra; likely to join hands with NDA again

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar likely to exit ruling mahagathbandhan and return to BJP-led NDA, causing political turmoil.

The Hindu

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar changes portfolios of three Ministers from ally RJD’s quota

Amid speculation of a rift between ruling alliance parties in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar changes portfolios of three Cabinet colleagues from the RJD.

The Hindu

INDIA bloc certain to disintegrate in Bihar; good development to follow for NDA: Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras

Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party leader Pashupati Kumar Paras said differences between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav have deepened.

The Hindu

No scope for BJP in Bihar, claims Tejashwi Yadav

Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav declares BJP has no scope in Bihar, dismisses rumors of alliance rift.

The Hindu

Left parties stake claim to a dozen LS seats in Bihar as part of ruling Mahagathbandhan coalition

Left parties stake claim on Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, complicating seat distribution among Mahagathbandhan partners for upcoming elections.

The Hindu

More than lord Ram, Narendra Modi is visible in Ayodhya: RJD veteran Shivanand Tiwari

RJD leader criticizes PM Modi's involvement in Ayodhya Ram Temple, accusing him of erasing achievements of marginalized groups.

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