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This Article is From Jan 29, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS: Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Bihar Chief Minister. Partners BJP This Time

Bihar Politics crisis LIVE updates: Nitish Kumar, who was uniting the Opposition to take on BJP until yesterday, took oath as Bihar Chief Minister today with BJP as the new alliance partner.

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Updated : January 29, 2024 12:04 am IST

Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for a record 9th time.

Patna:

Nitish Kumar, who was uniting the Opposition to take on BJP until yesterday, took oath as Bihar Chief Minister on Sunday with BJP as the new alliance partner.

The Bihar leader dumped his partner RJD and resigned as Chief Minister earlier today.

After meeting the governor, he said, "I have resigned from the post of chief minister today. The new Grand Alliance that we created (in August 2022) is not in a good condition. The situation is not looking good."

Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha from the BJP are Mr Kumar's new deputies.

Here are the HIGHLIGHTS on big political shift in Bihar:

Jan 28, 2024 20:07 (IST)

Nitish Kumar Thanks PM Modi For His Wishes And Cooperation

Jan 28, 2024 18:28 (IST)

"Addicted To This Kind Of Behaviour": Sharad Pawar's Party On Nitish Kumar's Flip-Flops
The NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) on Sunday said Nitish Kumar will be remembered in political history as the "great paltu Ram" who loves jumping on command of BJP. "It is not surprising that he has done this 'Volte - Face' once again because he seems to be addicted to this kind of behaviour," NCP national spokesperson Clyde Crasto said in a statement. The NCP dubbed BJP the "madari" of Nitish Kumar, who it said "loves jumping to their commands".

Jan 28, 2024 18:04 (IST)

"I Am Confident...": PM Modi's Message For New Team In Bihar

Shortly after Nitish Kumar took oath, a record ninth time, as Bihar Chief Minister with BJP as its partner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out congratulations to the new Bihar team and the Chief Minister. Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha, from the BJP, are Nitish Kumar's new deputies. "The NDA government formed in Bihar will leave no stone unturned for the development of the state and to fulfil the aspirations of its people. Congratulate @NitishKumar ji on becoming Chief Minister and Samrat Chaudhary ji and Vijay Sinha ji on taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers," Mr Modi posted on X in Hindi. "I am confident that this team will serve my family members of the state with full dedication. @samrat4bjp @VijayKrSinhaBih," the Prime Minister added.

Jan 28, 2024 17:07 (IST)

Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Bihar Chief Minister. Partners BJP This Time
Nitish Kumar, who was uniting the Opposition to take on BJP until yesterday, took oath as Bihar Chief Minister today with BJP as the new alliance partner.

Jan 28, 2024 16:53 (IST)

"Better Late Than Never": Ramdas Athawale As Nitish Kumar Partners BJP Again
Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday welcomed JD(U) president Nitish Kumar's decision to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, calling it "better late than ever". The central minister of state for social justice and empowerment said Mr Kumar has taken the right decision at the right time to be a part of the NDA.

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Jan 28, 2024 16:50 (IST)

How Strategist Prashant Kishor Reacted To Nitish Kumar's Latest Flip-Flop
In sharp remarks on the Bihar power shift, poll strategist Prashant Kishor has called Chief Minister Nitish Kumar "paltumaar" and said flip-flops have become a part of his politics. Mr Kishor, who now heads the Jan Suraj organisation that may back some candidates in the next Bihar election, did not spare the BJP either and said its leaders, who were criticising Mr Kumar days back, are now welcoming him. 'Paltumar' means someone who keeps shifting his stand. In the wake of five political flip-flops in a decade, Mr Kumar is being described as 'paltumar' or 'paltu kumar' by critics. Read here

Jan 28, 2024 16:45 (IST)

Tejashwi Yadav's "Tired Chief Minister" Swipe After Nitish Kumar's Exit
Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar's deputy Chief Minister until a few hours ago, today termed his ex boss and ally, Nitish Kumar, a "tired Chief Minister", as the latter pulled a big switcheroo and joined hands with the BJP again. Mr Yadav underlined that his party, the RJD, did the bulk of the work in the Nitish Kumar-led government, adding that such work has not been seen in years.

Jan 28, 2024 15:02 (IST)

BJP Chief Urges Upendra Kushwaha To Attend Nitish Kumar's Swearing-In

Before leaving for Patna, BJP President JP Nadda spoke to Upendra Kushwaha on phone and requested him to come to the swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar.

Jan 28, 2024 14:58 (IST)

Nitish Kumar's Exit 'Gain' For INDIA Bloc: MK Stalin Party

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's exit from the Mahagathbandhan alliance and consequently the INDIA bloc to align with the BJP is a "loss" for the Saffron party and a "gain" for the opposition alliance, Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK said on Sunday.

Reacting to Janata Dal (United) President and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's move, which is being seen as a body blow to the INDIA alliance, DMK spokesperson J Constandine Ravindran said, "People will never accept this act of betrayal." Mr Ravindran told PTI.

"Though Mr Kumar is a veteran leader in Bihar, he has completely lost credibility. He has no integrity. Integrity and credibility are very important for a leader."

Jan 28, 2024 14:49 (IST)

"People Will Give Befitting Reply": Trinamool On Nitish Kumar's Flip-Flop

The TMC on Sunday slammed JD(U) president Nitish Kumar for his "repeated political somersaults" after he dumped the 'Mahagathbandhan' in Bihar, and asserted that people will respond fittingly to such "opportunism".

Mr Kumar resigned as Bihar chief minister earlier in the day, saying "things were not working well" for him in the 'Mahagathbandhan' he had joined less than 18 months ago and in the opposition bloc INDIA.

"Nitish Kumar is known for his political somersaults at regular intervals. It is unfortunate that he has decided to quit the opposition grouping INDIA and is likely to join the NDA. The people will give a befitting reply to such political opportunism," Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy said. (PTI)

Jan 28, 2024 14:38 (IST)

"BJP Decided In Bihar's Favour": Nityanand Rai On Tie-Up With Nitish Kumar

As Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar is set to form a new government with NDA in Bihar, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said that BJP took the decision in favour of Bihar people and now the state will move forward on the path of development.

"Today is an important day for Bihar. Nitish Kumar had said that RJD people were not allowing him to work and efforts were being made to create 'Jungle Raj'. Now when BJP got Nitish ji's proposal to form the government with us, BJP decided Bihar people's favour and we will form the government with Nitish ji," he said.

He further asserted that Bihar will now move forward on the path of development and we will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats of Bihar and PM Modi will be elected PM for the third time.

Jan 28, 2024 14:35 (IST)

"Will Side With Centre's Decision For Bihar's Development": Tarkishore Prasad

Former Bihar deputy chief minister Tarkishore Prasad said on Saturday that he will side with the centre's decision in favour of development in the state of Bihar and the entire country.

"We side with the centre's decisions for the development of Bihar and the country. What is important is how we can reduce crime in the state of Bihar. The leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi enhances prospects for Bihar in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Bihar will make progress under his leadership. How Bihar can contribute to the nation's development is crucial. There are many aspects on which central leadership is working," said Tarkishore Prasad.

On being asked why deputy chief ministers keep changing in Bihar, Tarkishore answered, saying, "Political scenarios keep changing in the state of Bihar."

Jan 28, 2024 14:30 (IST)

Shashi Tharoor's 'Word Of The Day' Swipe At Nitish Kumar Amid Bihar Drama
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday took a swipe at JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar over his latest volte-face after he walked out of the Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar, dubbing him as a "snollygoster" or a shrewd and unprincipled politici

Jan 28, 2024 14:30 (IST)

"People Of Bihar Won't Forgive Nitish Kumar This Time": Congress Leader

Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday slammed Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after he joined NDA to form a new government and said that the people of Bihar won't forgive Nitish this time, adding "Bihar's image has suffered a blow".

Bringing closure to the fast-unravelling political events earlier in the day, Nitish handed his resignation letter to Governor Rajendra Arlekar along with letters of support from the BJP legislators.

"We have faced such challenges several times. The Opposition is strong here. RJD, Congress and Left will face this challenge together and I think the people of Bihar won't forgive Nitish Kumar this time. The people of Bihar are being toyed with. They are being mocked. Bihar's image has suffered a blow," Tariq Anwar said.

Jan 28, 2024 14:08 (IST)

"Political Opportunism": Bengal BJP Leader On Nitish Kumar's Resignation

Describing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's volte-face as "political opportunism", BJP MP from West Bengal Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said there should be an end to it.

Mr Ghosh, the former president of West Bengal BJP, was speaking to reporters after Kumar dumped the RJD and Congress, and joined hands with the BJP to form a new government in the state.

"A politician usually takes oath as CM once during a five-year term. But Nitish Kumar is such a politician, who takes oath at least twice or thrice during a five-year term, and that too from different camps each time," he said.

"I think this is political opportunism and it is high time that such things must stop," he added. (PTI)

Jan 28, 2024 13:47 (IST)

"Nitish Kumar Has Crossed All Limits Of Switching Sides": Jharkhand RJD

The Jharkhand unit of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Sunday labelled JD(U) president Nitish Kumar an "opportunist" after he dumped the 'Mahagathbandhan' in Bihar, and asserted that people in the neighbouring state will give a befitting reply in the assembly elections.

Mr Kumar resigned as Bihar chief minister earlier in the day, saying "things were not working well" for him in the 'Mahagathbandhan' he had joined less than 18 months ago and in the opposition bloc INDIA.

"There is a limit to switching sides, but Nitish Kumar has crossed all such limits. However, it is good for the RJD. People are now aware of his character," Jharkhand RJD spokesperson and general secretary Manoj Yadav told PTI.

Jan 28, 2024 13:41 (IST)

"People Will Teach Nitish Kumar A Lesson": Jharkhand Congress Chief

Attacking Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for dumping the Mahagathbandhan, Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur said people would teach him a lesson in the future.

Speaking to PTI, Mr Thakur claimed that Kumar has established himself as an "opportunist" by frequently changing sides.

"There is an adage in Hindi that 'jidhar dekha kheer, wahan gaye fir' (take turn wherever there is an opportunity), and it fits Nitish Kumar well," he said.

"People know him and will teach him a lesson. One Nitish Kumar will make no difference to the opposition bloc INDIA," he added. (PTI)

Jan 28, 2024 13:39 (IST)

Bihar Political Crisis LIVE: Nitish Kumar's History Of U-Turns

June 2013: Nitish Kumar breaks alliance with BJP

2014: JD(U) Routed In Lok Sabha polls, Nitish Kumar resigns as chief minister

2014: Jitan Ram Manjhi becomes Bihar Chief Minister

Feb 2015: Nitish Kumar Becomes Chief Minister Again after fallout with Mr Manjhi

June 2015: Nitish, RJD and Congress form Grand Alliance in Bihar

July 2017: Nitish breaks alliance, goes with BJP again

August 2022: Nitish Kumar dumps BJP, goes with RJD

January 2023: Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar chief minister to join NDA

Jan 28, 2024 13:31 (IST)

Nitish Kumar, His 2 Deputies Likely To Take Oath At 5 pm Today

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

Bringing closure to the fast-unravelling political events earlier in the day, Nitish handed his resignation letter to Governor Rajendra Arlekar along with letters of support from the BJP legislators.

Accepting his resignation letter, the Governor requested him to discharge his administrative duties as the caretaker chief minister till the new government takes shape.

It is understood that Nitish will take oath as the CM for the ninth time along with two deputy chief ministers from the BJP at the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.

The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to be held at 5 in the evening. The BJP and the JD(U) are keen to avoid a power vacuum in a state notorious for its political realignments. (ANI)

Jan 28, 2024 13:28 (IST)

Bihar Political Crisis LIVE: 9 Ministers To Take Oath Today

Nine ministers, including Nitish Kumar and his two new deputies, are expected to take oath today.

Jiten Ram Manjhi's son Santosh Kumar Suman and an independent MLA are also likely to take oath with six ministers.

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