Bihar politics
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Pulls Down Woman's Hijab at Public Event: Sparks Fresh Mental Health Concerns
Dec 15, 2025 10:38 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces intense criticism after removing a Muslim woman doctor's hijab during a government event in Patna. The incident has reignited questions about his mental fitness to govern, with opposition parties demanding his resignation and citing constitutional violations of religious freedom. This follows previous controversial incidents, including the pre-election "garland row" that political analysts claim paradoxically contributed to JDU-BJP's landslide victory in Bihar.
Understanding BJP's Working President Position: Nitin Nabin's Path to Party Leadership
Dec 15, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Nitin Nabin becomes only the second person in BJP history to hold the working president position, following Jagat Prakash Nadda. This article examines the significance of this interim role, the timing of his appointment before Khar Maas, and how this position serves as a stepping stone to becoming BJP's national president. At 45, the five-time MLA from Bihar could become the youngest BJP chief in history if formally elected after January 14.
Nitin Nabin: BJP's Youngest Working President Signals Generational Shift in Indian Politics
Dec 15, 2025 12:43 am CST
Nitin Nabin's appointment as BJP's youngest-ever working president at 45 marks a strategic generational transition in India's ruling party. With nearly two decades of organizational experience and recognition from top leadership including Amit Shah, Nabin brings proven electoral success from Chhattisgarh and Delhi campaigns. His elevation from Bihar represents BJP's commitment to regional representation while contrasting with Congress's aging leadership structure.
PM Modi Congratulates Nitin Nabin on Appointment as BJP National Working President
Dec 14, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin on his appointment as the BJP's National Working President, praising him as a young and industrious leader with rich organizational experience. Nabin, a five-time MLA and current Minister of Road Construction in Bihar, will succeed JP Nadda in this key party position. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his best wishes, expressing confidence in Nabin's ability to strengthen the party under PM Modi's leadership.
Nishant Kumar: Posters Emerge Calling for Nitish Kumar's Son to Lead JD(U) in Bihar
Dec 08, 2025 08:32 pm CST
In a surprising development in Bihar politics, posters featuring Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alongside his son Nishant have appeared in Patna, calling for the younger Kumar to take command of the JD(U) party. While Nishant has shown no previous interest in politics and his father has never pushed him toward a political career, these posters have sparked widespread speculation about a potential political succession within Bihar's ruling party.
Nishant Kumar's Political Future: JDU Leadership Signals Entry into Bihar Politics
Dec 06, 2025 12:53 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar appears poised to enter state politics following significant endorsement from JD-U national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha. Political analysts suggest his debut may be imminent as party leadership openly welcomes his participation, while Nishant himself expresses confidence in his father's commitment to creating employment opportunities across the state.
Lalu Yadav's New Residence Marks Generational Shift in RJD and Bihar Politics
Nov 30, 2025 03:10 pm CST
RJD chief Lalu Yadav has moved to a tightly regulated new home that symbolizes a significant political transition in Bihar. Once known for his open-door politics at residences that functioned as bustling political courts, his current home enforces strict visitor protocols prioritizing his health. This change reflects the broader shift as his son Tejashwi Yadav increasingly takes charge of party operations, signaling the end of an era in Bihar's mass politics.
Tejashwi Yadav Unanimously Elected to Lead Bihar's Grand Alliance Amid Election Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 09:24 pm CST
In a significant political development in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Grand Alliance Legislative Party. RJD and Congress leaders outlined their strategy for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly session, questioning recent election results while pledging to function as a constructive opposition focused on unemployment and public welfare issues.
Political Housing Disputes: Indian Politicians Fighting Eviction from Government Accommodations
Nov 29, 2025 12:42 am CST
This article explores the ongoing issue of Indian politicians refusing to vacate government accommodations after leaving office. From Bihar's Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi to numerous former ministers in Delhi, the piece examines how official residences become symbols of power and status that officials are reluctant to surrender, highlighting significant legal battles and rare exceptions to this common pattern in Indian political culture.
Rohini Acharya Defends Lalu Family After Government Orders Eviction From Historic Patna Residence
Nov 26, 2025 03:21 pm CST
Despite recently disowning her family, Rohini Acharya has publicly defended her father Lalu Prasad Yadav after the Bihar government ordered the family to vacate their 20-year residence at 10, Circular Road in Patna. The eviction notice comes amid shifting political dynamics following BJP's stronger showing in recent elections, highlighting tensions between the Yadav family and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's administration.
