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He’s now Bihar’s longest serving CM, but can Nitish handle future political challenges?

Even as he enters a delicately poised phase for his future and legacy in politics, JDU leader Nitish Kumar this week became Bihar’s longest serving chief minister when he completed 17 years and 53 days in office. The duration of his tenure now exceeds the record previously held by Shri…

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Caste survey report Nitish Kumar’s final attempt, says Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor claims Nitish Kumar's caste survey is final attempt at political survival, says if JD(U) wins 5 seats he'll apologize. Opposition leaders criticize survey, BJP claims it's fake, SBSP calls it a bundle of lies. Kishor says Nitish and Tejashwi control government and have taken everyone's share.

The Hindu

Tejashwi Yadav supports Priyanka Gandhi’s promise of caste census in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

While welcoming the stand, Mr. Yadav said that there should be a caste census at the national level as well.

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JD(U) leaders project Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial candidate

JD(U) leaders project Nitish Kumar as PM candidate for 2024. Bihar CM asked to strengthen party to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats. Election strategist Prashant Kishor predicts JD(U) won't win 5 LS seats in 2024, says Kumar's role in INDIA alliance will diminish.

The Hindu

Bihar BJP leaders mock Nitish Kumar’s ‘illusion of becoming PM’

Both leaders claimed that Mr. Kumar’s “illusion of becoming the Prime Minister” was going to shatter.

The Hindu

Prashant Kishor taunts Kanhaiya Kumar

Prashant Kishor taunts Kanhaiya Kumar's appointment as NSUI in-charge; Shakeel Ahmad Khan slams him. Kishor questions Congress' presence in Bihar, Khan says those not standing with them are supporting govedrnment. Kanhaiya Kumar given big responsibility due to his calibre and talent. Kishor declined Sonia Gandhi's offer to join Congress last…

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Nitish Kumar has not closed doors for talks with BJP, says Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has not closed the doors for talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

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Personal interest is only motive of smaller parties of Bihar, says Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist and convener of Jan Suraj Prashant Kishor on Tuesday targeted the small political parties of Bihar which are likely to play an important role for the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. He made a veiled attack alleging they always have a personal interest in mind rather…

The Hindu

Opposition unity needs rational narrative, says Prashant Kishor

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor said the Opposition unity drive would reap electoral benefits only if it came up with a “narrative” and did not rely solely on “arithmetic”.

The Hindu

Prashant Kishor injured, puts off Bihar padayatra

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor said that he was diagnosed with the health problem by doctors after his return from Valisahli, where he had developed a pain in his left leg

The Hindu

Prashant Kishor taunts Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s efforts to build Opposition unity

He should first disclose the arrangement between the JD(U), the Congress, the RJD and their other allies, he added.

The Hindu

Six former bureaucrats join Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj campaign

Inspired by the ongoing work carried out by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, six bureaucrats on May 2 joined the latter’s campaign Jan Suraj.

The Hindu

Reading too much or too little? Decoding Nitish’s remarks on Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification

It has been barely a week since the Janata Dal (United) reiterated the key role of the Congress in any viable alliance of opposition parties in national politics. This was in line with what Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar had said at a rally in Haryana last year.

Newslaundry

'Bade log hain': Prashant Kishor on Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'

MOTIHARI (Bihar): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on Saturday won grudging praise, couched in sarcasm, from political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor.

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Six chief ministers of different states financially helping 'Jan Suraj Yatra', says Prashant Kishor

PATNA: Election strategist-turned-political activist Prashant Kishor on Wednesday said six chief ministers of the country are with him and they are providing financial assistance for initial stage of his ‘Jan Suraj Yatra’, which he began on October 2 in Bihar and intends to cover 3,500 km on foot, touching every…

The Times of India

Another volte face by Nitish in Bihar's interests will have our support: HAM chief

PATNA: Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday said he will continue to "respect and support" the incumbent Nitish Kumar if the latter decided to return to the BJP-led NDA in the interests of the state.

The Times of India

Age catching up with Nitish Kumar who has become 'a little bit delusional', says Prashant Kishor

PATNA: Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Sunday alleged that age was catching up with his former senior in JD(U) and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar who is also feeling “politically isolated.” Kishor also said Nitish seems to have become “a little bit delusional.”

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'He is delusional...' Prashant Kishor on Nitish's comment 'PK working for BJP'

Hitting back at Nitish Kumar, political strategist Prashant Kishor said .Read more on Dynamite News:

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Nitish Kumar has become delusional and politically isolated, retorts Prashant Kishor

Mr. Kishor is currently undertaking padyatra across Bihar and is criss-crossing West Champaran district since October 2.

The Times of India

Age catching up with Nitish Kumar, claims Prashant Kishor

PATNA: Poll strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Sunday alleged that age was catching up with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was also feeling "politically isolated, after being surrounded by people whom he did not trust".

The Hindu

CBI charge sheet against Lalu Prasad, family | There’s nothing in the case, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Chief Minister of Bihar said that Prashant Kishor had asked him to merge the JD (U) with the Congress

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Sonia Gandhi to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka on Oct 6; Bihar Minister Sudhakar Singh resigns, and more

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Prashant Kishor embarks on 3,500 km ‘padyatra’ from Gandhi ashram in Bihar’s Champaran

Poll strategist says he will make an effort to directly communicate with people and to know their basic problems

The Hindu

No offer made to Prashant Kishor; he is working for BJP: JD(U) president

The JD(U) president's remarks come barely a few days after a meeting between Nitish Kumar and Prashant Kishor

The Hindu

Committed to Jan Suraj movement in Bihar, says Prashnat Kishor after meeting with Nitish Kumar

The poll strategist further said that the meeting should be viewed as a courtesy call

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