Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar's Cabinet Formation: 5 Critical Factors Balancing Caste, Region and Political Strategy in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Following the NDA's decisive victory in Bihar, Nitish Kumar prepares to form his cabinet for his tenth term as Chief Minister. The formation process involves complex considerations including proportional caste representation, balancing elected MLA demographics, rewarding supportive social groups, ensuring geographic equilibrium, and positioning for future elections. With Bihar permitted up to 36 ministers, every appointment will reflect delicate political calculations that impact both regional stability and national political dynamics.
Nitish Kumar Set for Historic 10th Term as Bihar Chief Minister Following NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 19, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares to form a new government in Bihar following his JDU-led alliance's sweeping victory of 202 seats in the state assembly elections. The oath ceremony scheduled for Thursday will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, as Kumar begins an unprecedented 10th term with a cabinet of 22 ministers representing various coalition partners. This victory firmly re-establishes JDU as the dominant partner in its alliance with BJP.
Prashant Kishor Claims Rs 100 Crore Per Seat Could Ensure Electoral Victory in Bihar
Nov 19, 2025 05:45 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges widespread vote buying influenced Bihar's recent assembly elections, claiming he could win future contests if provided Rs 100 crore per constituency. Kishor, whose Jan Suraaj party failed to secure any seats, further accused the Nitish Kumar government of diverting Rs 14,000 crore in World Bank funds to influence voters through welfare schemes before the NDA's landslide victory.
Prashant Kishor's Candid Reflection: Jan Suraaj's Electoral Setback and Renewed Commitment to Bihar Politics
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor addresses his party's unexpected defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. Despite securing only 3.5% vote share instead of his projected 12-15%, Kishor remains committed to his 10-year vision for Bihar, highlighting how his party shifted political discourse away from caste and religion toward employment and migration issues. He also analyzes the factors behind JDU's surprising electoral success, attributing it partially to pre-election financial assistance distributed to voters.
Prashant Kishor Stands Firm on Claims About Nitish Kumar's Fitness to Serve as Bihar Chief Minister
Nov 19, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Election strategist Prashant Kishor reaffirms his controversial assessment of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's mental and physical fitness to govern, despite the JDU leader's upcoming 10th term. Despite his Jan Suraaj Party's electoral failure, Kishor maintains that government resources, not popular support, secured Kumar's victory.
Prashant Kishor Claims Rs 10,000 Payments to Women Voters Determined Bihar Election Outcome
Nov 19, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Former election strategist Prashant Kishor alleges that the BJP-JDU alliance secured their landslide victory in Bihar by distributing Rs 10,000 to 1.21 crore women voters just before the election. In his first post-election interview with NDTV, Kishor claims this cash distribution under the guise of a government scheme was timed specifically to influence voting patterns, resulting in his newly formed Jan Suraaj party failing to secure any seats despite reshaping political discourse in the state.
Bihar's New Government: Nitish Kumar's 10th Oath as CM with 22 Ministers in NDA's Caste-Balanced Cabinet
Nov 19, 2025 03:34 pm CST
Nitish Kumar prepares for his historic 10th oath as Bihar Chief Minister with a strategically balanced 22-member cabinet. The new NDA government, following its landslide 202-seat victory, will include ministers from BJP, JDU, and smaller coalition partners, carefully selected to represent diverse castes and communities across Bihar. Prime Minister Modi and BJP state leaders will attend the Gandhi Maidan ceremony, showcasing NDA's strength and unity.
Prashant Kishor Takes Responsibility for Bihar Election Loss, Challenges JDU to Fulfill Rs 2 Lakh Promise
Nov 18, 2025 03:49 pm CST
Following Jan Suraaj's defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor has taken full responsibility while observing a day of silence. Despite his party's failure to win any seats against the dominant NDA alliance, Kishor vows to continue in politics but promises to retire if Nitish Kumar's government fulfills its alleged pre-election promise of Rs 2 lakh payments to 1.5 crore women, claiming this was a key factor in the NDA's landslide victory.
A Touching Moment: Nishant Kumar Embraces Father Nitish Kumar Following Historic NDA Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 18, 2025 03:44 pm CST
In a rare display of emotion amid political triumph, a heartwarming photograph of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar being embraced by his son Nishant has gone viral following NDA's landslide victory of 202 seats in Bihar's Assembly elections. This touching moment highlights the personal side of political leadership, as JD(U) made an extraordinary comeback from 43 seats in 2020 to 85 seats in the recent elections, showcasing both political resilience and family connection.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party Fails to Secure Any Seats in Bihar Election as BJP-Led Alliance Triumphs
Nov 17, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's political venture Jan Suraaj Party faced a crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, failing to win a single seat despite contesting 238 constituencies. The BJP-led NDA secured a landslide victory with 202 seats, while Kishor's party lost security deposits in 99% of contested seats and received fewer votes than NOTA in 61 constituencies. This electoral debut highlights the challenges new political entrants face in established political landscapes.