New Delhi: 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.
Here are the Highlights on Nitish Kumar vs BJP:
Aug 09, 2022 19:02 (IST)
BJP accuses Nitish of insulting people's mandate, throws 'Paltu Ram' jibe at him
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.
Aug 09, 2022 18:41 (IST)
BJP knows only to intimidate: Tejashwi Yadav
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.
Aug 09, 2022 18:30 (IST)
BJP destroys parties it forms alliance with: Tejashwi Yadav
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
Aug 09, 2022 18:26 (IST)
Nitish Kumar says will form new government with support of 7 parties, 1 independent
"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.
Aug 09, 2022 16:26 (IST)
Congress holds meetings to decide on possible support to Nitish Kumar
The Congress has begun a series of meetings in Bihar to decide its stand on possible support to Nitish Kumar.
Aug 09, 2022 16:00 (IST)
Nitish Kumar resigns: What happens now?
Nitish Kumar will now ask for a second appointment with Bihar governor for which he will be accompanied by Tejashwi Yadav, say sources.
Aug 09, 2022 15:58 (IST)
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar Chief Minister
Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar today resigned as the Bihar Chief Minister, breaking his alliance with the BJP.
Aug 09, 2022 15:46 (IST)
Just in: Nitish Kumar is meeting the Bihar Governor to resign as Chief Minister.
