Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today resigned as the chief minister, hours after ending his alliance with BJP in the state. Earlier today, he held a meeting with all Janata Dal (United) MLAs about the break-up with the BJP.
All MLAs and MPs of the party supported Mr Kumar's decision and said that they were with him. They also asserted that they will continue to support Nitish Kumar in his decision.
The tension between the two parties hit breakpoint over Nitish Kumar's concerns that Union Minister Amit Shah is working relentlessly to split the Janata Dal (United). To this end, Nitish Kumar blames RCP Singh, a former leader from his own party, for serving as Amit Shah's proxy. RCP Singh quit the JDU on the weekend after his party accused him of deep corruption.
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"Maaf Kijiyega," Nitish Kumar Said At Tejashwi Yadav's PartyTomorrow afternoon, Nitish Kumar will take oath for the eight time as Chief Minister of Bihar.
The BJP on Tuesday accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of "insulting and betraying" people's mandate while blaming his prime ministerial ambition for the JD(U)'s decision to walk out of the NDA and joining hands with the RJD-led opposition.
Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav Stake Claim In Bihar To Form JDU-RJD GovernmentOn why he has walked out the BJP-led NDA, Nitish Kumar said, "Our party unanimously wanted to exit that alliance. I could no longer ignore it."
JP Nadda said they'll end regional parties. BJP knows only to intimidate and buy people. All of us wanted the BJP's agenda shouldn't be implemented in Bihar, we all know Laluji stopped 'Rath' of Advaniji, we won't relent at any cost, Tejashwi Yadav said.
Across the Hindi heartland, BJP does not have any alliance partner, history tells that BJP destroys the parties with whom it forms an alliance. We did see that happening in Punjab and Maharashtra, says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav
"I came here to meet Governor and gave my resignation. There are 7 parties including 164 MLAs along with Independents in Mahagathbandahan," Nitish Kumar told the media.
Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav Meet Bihar Governor To Stake Claim"I've resigned," said Nitish Kumar this evening, hours after his party signed off on his decision to end his alliance with the BJP in Bihar. Not long after, he was seen marching to the governor's home with opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav.
The Congress has begun a series of meetings in Bihar to decide its stand on possible support to Nitish Kumar.
Opinion: Nitish Kumar Ruled Again By Ambition To Be PMA swearing-in with new partners is on the cards and so is floating new ambitions. Nitish Kumar in a nutshell.
#BiharPoliticalCrisis | @NitishKumar Says "I Have Resigned" After Meeting Bihar Governor pic.twitter.com/qX5jrfolml
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 9, 2022
Nitish Kumar will now ask for a second appointment with Bihar governor for which he will be accompanied by Tejashwi Yadav, say sources.
Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar today resigned as the Bihar Chief Minister, breaking his alliance with the BJP.
#Bihar | Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to march to Raj Bhavan today
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 9, 2022
Many JD(U) MLAs, MLCs told CM Nitish Kumar in the meeting that their present alliance is trying to weaken them since 2020. Without naming Chirag Paswan, they said he was one such example; also said they if they're not alert now, it won't be good for the party: Sources
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022
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"This is not something that happened overnight": Javed Ansari (@javedmansari), Senior Journalist on Nitish Kumar ending the alliance with BJP in Bihar pic.twitter.com/lyTrM4cBn4
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 9, 2022
Nitish Kumar Dumps BJP Again, Will Meet Governor Next: 10 PointsNitish Kumar has ended his alliance with the BJP in Bihar and will meet the Governor early this evening to resign as Chief Minister.
#BiharPoliticalCrisis | BJP meeting, at residence of Dy CM Tarkishore Prasad, concludes in Patna. Bhikhubhai Dalsaniya, Renu Devi, Mangal Pandey, Nitin Navin, Amrendra Pratap Singh & Samrat Chaudhary leave.
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022
BJP's Core Committee meeting to be held today at party office in Patna.
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- Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) August 9, 2022
Another big reason why PM @narendramodi and @AmitShah ran away and SHUT DOWN #ParliamentMonsoonSession FOUR DAYS EARLY https://t.co/JjOq1toBky
Police personnel deployed outside the residence of Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar in Patna.
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 9, 2022
He will meet Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan today at 4pm at Raj Bhavan. | reported by news agency ANI pic.twitter.com/4PRjlQtjXc
How Nitish Kumar And Tejashwi Yadav Hit A Hard Reset: 6 FactsNitish Kumar's break-up with the BJP today comes on the back of an understanding with Tejashwi Yadav, developed over the last few months, that they would work together for a second time to form the government in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar To Meet Governor, Indicating It's Over With BJP: 10 PointsIt's all but over, said senior leaders from the BJP and Nitish Kumar's party to NDTV this morning, as the Chief Minister fixed an appointment to see the Governor.
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- NDTV (@ndtv) August 9, 2022
If Nitish Kumar comes, we'll welcome him. If he comes we will support him.A meeting of Mahagathbandhan is being held.We should take a decision to support (him) by considering Nitish Kumar as the CM but we'll be able to tell you only after the meeting: Ajit Sharma, Congress, Bihar pic.twitter.com/BW3SROdAAY
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022
#WATCH | Bihar: BJP's State Gen Secy (Org) Bhikhubhai Dalsaniya & state BJP chief Sanjay Jaiswal arrive at residence of Dy CM Tarkishore Prasad in Patna
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022
Meetings of Mahagathbandhan MLAs at RJD chief Lalu Yadavs' residence & JD(U) leaders at CM's residence are underway in Patna. pic.twitter.com/66K7WqAXMU
As Parties Scramble Over Uncertain Bihar Coalition, What The Numbers SayIf the RJD, after its big meeting today, supports Nitish Kumar, a new formation with JDU, RJD, Congress, HAM, and CPIML will comfortably cross the majority mark with a total of 159 MLAs.
Bihar | JD(U) MLC Kumud Verma and party MP Sunil Kumar arrive at the residence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar; other party leaders also arriving
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 9, 2022
JD(U) to hold a meeting today at 11 am, amid reports of the party's rift with ally BJP in the state. | reported by news agency ANI pic.twitter.com/lLkrTXaOH5
Bihar | MLAs of Left parties also arrive at the residence of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in Patna. RJD MLAs are already present here. pic.twitter.com/3D4z10fcRS
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022
Bihar | RJD MLAs & leaders arrive at the residence of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, in Patna. The party will hold a meeting at 11 am today amid reports of rifts b/w JD(U) & BJP in the state.
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2022
Mobile phones of all MLAs are being kept outside the meeting room. pic.twitter.com/DFZP54bOvp
