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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is set for another term, but what's next for him

Assuming that Kumar leads the NDA in the 2020 election, it will be probably his last election for the chief minister's position

25 dead, 2.5 million people affected in flash floods in Bihar: Nitish Kumar

So far, 199 relief camps have been set up where 116,000 people are taking shelter, the chief minister said

Proportional representation in cabinet needed: Nitish

The JD(U), BJP's crucial ally in Bihar, on Friday ruled out joining the Modi government at the Centre, notwithstanding Amit Shah's telephonic call to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar this morning in a bid to persuade the party to reconsider its decision.Kumar, who is also the JD(U) chief, made it clear that his does not want to join the new Cabinet just for the sake of "symbolic" representation but would fully support the government from outside. The BJP has full majority on its own and there should be no worry about JD(U)'s support, he added."This morning the BJP President called me and I told him that I have already communicated my decision to Bhupendraji (Bhupendra Yadav, BJP General Secretary) yesterday itself" he told reporters as having told Shah.JD(U) refused to accept one ministerial berth for each ally as proposed by the BJP and declined to join the government. Other allies like LJSP headed by Ram Vilas Paswan, Akali Dal, Shiv Sena and RPI(A) joined the new Cabinet ...

We will fight 2020 Bihar elections with BJP, says Nitish Kumar

At its national executive meet in Patna on Sunday, party leaders, however, said Nitish will remain the face of the NDA in the state elections

No rift with BJP, but didn't want symbolic representation in govt: Nitish

Kumar was replying to queries on the sidelines of a function where he launched a nationwide membership drive carried out by the JD(U), of which he is the national president

Mahagathbandhan goes soft on Bihar CM Nitish, says 'not allergic' to anyone

Former CMs Rabri Devi and Jitan Ram Manjhi of RJD and Hindustani Awam Morcha also appeared to have mellowed towards Nitish Kumar

Nitish inducts 8 new ministers in Bihar Cabinet; allies BJP, LJP left out

Tension seems to have been brewing between the alliance partners over allotment of berth in the Narendra Modi cabinet

Nitish Kumar appoints poll strategist Prashant Kishor as JD(U) vice prez

Party spokesperson K C Tyagi said Kishor's appointment will help it reach out to social segments out of its traditional support base

Youth must join politics for 'seva' not 'meva': Nitish takes a dig at RJD

On several occasions in the past, Kumar had charged Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad and his son Tejashwi Yadav of 'pursuing politics for personal gains'

Bihar CM Nitish assures support to AGP over opposition to Citizenship Bill

The act proposes to grant citizenship rights to minority migrants (Hindus) from neighbouring Bangladesh

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar admitted to AIIMS for a 'health checkup'

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was admitted to the hospital with complaints of fever and problems in his eyes and knees

Bihar shelter home case: Nitish has to take all the blame, says ex-minister

Now that all the power is with him, he must take all the blame too, answer all questions and allegations, writes Parveen Amanullah

Simultaneous polls good idea but impossible for upcoming election: Nitish

It is a good idea but the time is not yet ripe for its implementation, said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar sours Opposition plans for Rajya Sabha deputy chairman poll

Opposition parties were hoping that the BJD's nine MPs might decide to remain equidistant from both the blocs

If minister found involved in sex scandal, she may be asked to go: Nitish

Kumar was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his weekly public interaction programme 'Lok Samvad'

No discontent in NDA, seat-sharing to be decided in 2019, says Nitish

JD(U) leader also sought to distance himself from assertions by some leaders that his party be acknowledged as "big brother"

No-confidence motion: JD(U) to support Centre, BJD walks out of Parliament

The Narendra Modi-led Government will be facing its first no-confidence motion

Nitish Kumar approves amendments to prohibition law to curb its misuse

After being repeatedly attacked by the opposition over the failure of prohibition, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar had admitted some provisions were being misused and announced that the law would be amended

Tej Pratap Yadav wants 'no entry' board for Nitish Kumar at their bungalow

Yadav was replying to queries about the statement made last week by his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav

Nitish says SC/ST quota may rise after 2021 Census; RJD slams poll 'trick'

The Congress-RJD challenged the chief minister to speak out in favour of making the data of the caste-based census public