11 months ago
New Delhi:
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a seventh time tomorrow with support from the BJP, his on-again-off-again ally, sources told NDTV, as the churn in the state's political landscape spins to a conclusion.
The BJP will get two Deputy Chief Minister berths for backing Mr Kumar - the same deal it got after the 2020 election.
Here are the LIVE Updates on the big story:
"No One Can Betray Lalu Prasad Yadav": RJD MLA On Bihar Turmoil
Amid the current political situation in Bihar, RJD MLA Ritlal Yadav on Friday said that no one can betray party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, adding that it does not matter whether RJD will remain in power or not, reported news agency ANI.
Ritlal Yadav said that work for the public will continue irrespective of the outcome of the current political scenario in Bihar.
"No one has betrayed our Lalu Prasad Yadav nor can anyone betray him. Only the public can betray him, otherwise, no one has that power. It doesn't matter whether we are in the government or not, we will work for the people," the RJD MLA said.
"BJP Wants To Create Differences In Mahagathbandhan": CPI(ML) On Bihar Turmoil
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation accused the BJP of creating differences in Mahagathbandhan over seat sharing as uncertainty engulfed Bihar with the possibility of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shifting to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), reported news agency ANI.
CPI(ML) leader Mahboob Alam said that the BJP wants to win the Lok Sabha elections anyhow.
"I had a word with Minister Vivek Kumar Choudhary around 11 am and he said there is no issue... You can't blame one person regarding seat sharing. Did seat sharing happen in NDA? No, the BJP wants to create differences in Mahagathbandhan over seat sharing. BJP has gone crazy... They want to win the Lok Sabha elections anyhow," Mr Alam said.
"There Is Definitely Some Stir In Bihar...": Chirag Paswan
Stating that his party is keeping a close eye on the current political situation in Bihar, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said that there is some stir in the state, adding that it is a matter of time before the situation gets clear on whether Nitish Kumar led-JDU will realign with BJP-led NDA, reported ANI.
"LJP (Ram Vilas) is keeping a close eye on the current situation. There are a lot of possibilities. Not right to answer anything on a hypothetical basis. So need to wait and let the situation become clear. Afterward, we can tell our stand," Chirag Paswan said.
Asked about the BJP leader Gyanendra Singh's remarks that "change is certain" and "PM Modi likes Nitish Kumar", Chirag Paswan said," I don't know if it is their (BJP's) official line. All I want to say is irrespective of that in the current situation NDA is very strong. Even today, NDA can win all 40 seats in Bihar. I don't know whether Nitish Kumar will rejoin NDA or not."
On RJD leader Manoj Jha's remarks that there is no rift between his party and JDU, Chirag Paswan said that it is a matter of time and the situation in Bihar will get clear soon.
"See this is what exactly I am saying, there are very mixed rumours, possibilities. If we start commenting on every speculation then a lot of confusion will happen. It is a matter of time and the situation in Bihar will get clear soon," he said.
LJP (Ram Vilas) stated that the senior leadership of the BJP is in touch with him regarding the strategies for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls.
"I have met Amit Shah quite a lot recently. The top leadership of BJP is in touch with me not only about the Bihar situation but election strategies for the Lok Sabha polls," he said.
When asked about his party's stand over JDU rejoining the BJP-led NDA, Mr Paswan said, "I am not a future teller, what I feel is there is definitely some stir in Bihar. We have seen these things previously. We will discuss it after the situation gets clearer in the next two to four days."
"Will Accept What Central Leadership Decides": Bihar BJP On Nitish Kumar Rumours
The leader of opposition in the Bihar, Vijay Kumar Sinha, said the BJP's state unit will accept whatever the central leadership decides. Talking to PTI, Mr Sinha said, "Our central leadership is watching the political situation in Bihar. Whatever decision is taken by our central leadership, will be accepted by BJP leaders here."
Asked if the party will join hands with Nitish Kumar's JD(U) to form a government in the state, Mr Sinha said, "I have already made it clear that we will accept our central leadership's decision."
On Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav's absence from the Governor's high tea ceremony at Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Republic Day, Mr Sinha said, "What can I say on that? You people should ask them (RJD). It was a state function, which had nothing to do with any political parties."
"Nitish Ji Wants To Create History": Lalu Yadav's Party On His Flip-Flops
The Rashtriya Janata Dal today asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to explain his position clearly on whether he will exit the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal today asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to explain his position clearly on whether he will exit the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) in Bihar.
No Sign Of Nitish Kumar Joining BJP-Led NDA, Says Akhilesh Yadav
There is "no sign" of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a key figure in the Opposition alliance returning to the NDA, Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party chief and a partner of the INDIA bloc, said, reported ANI.
Speaking to reporters, Mr Yadav expressed his hope that Nitish Kumar will strengthen the INDIA bloc, formed to take on the BJP-led central government in the upcoming general elections.
"There is no such sign. We hope that Nitish Kumar will not go to NDA. He will strengthen the INDIA alliance," Mr Yadav said.
"Definitely This Will Lead To Development Of Bihar...": BJP's Murari Mohan Jha
BJP leader Murari Mohan Jha on Friday said that the development of the state will take the pace if the JD(U) chief join hands with his former ally. Taking a swipe at the ruling grand alliance of the state, Mr Jha questioned the law and order situation in Bihar, reported news agency ANI.
"Definitely, this will lead to the development of Bihar. Whenever the NDA government came to power in the state, development was seen. During the present government of the alliance (RJD-JDU), there is no district which has been left behind in crime..." he said.
"Surprises Me How...": RJD's Shivanand Tiwari Amid Speculation Of JDU-RJD Rift
Amid the uncertainty in the political corridors of Bihar over the possible alliance of Janata Dal-United (JDU) and the BJP, as speculations are on the rise that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could cross over to the NDA again, RJD leader Shivanand Tiwari said on Friday that it 'surprises' him how one's conscience allows one to go back to the place where one was reportedly 'insulted', reported news agency ANI.
"We have seen what kind of language was used by the Bihar BJP chief for Nitish Kumar in the past. It surprises me how one's conscience allows one to go back there," Mr Tiwari said.
"Nothing is clear as yet. Let us wait for the details on why he (Nitish Kumar) went to the Raj Bhavan," the RJD veteran added. "I have sought time from the Chief Minister for today. He even said that he would call me," he said.
Bihar BJP's State Executive Meeting On January 27, January 28 Amid Nitish Kumar's Flip-Flop
The party's Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde will go to Patna tomorrow, they added.
The BJP has called its state executive meeting tomorrow and the day after in Bihar amid the possibility of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar making yet another switch to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the sources said.
According to the sources, the party's Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde will go to Patna tomorrow, reported news agency ANI.
"Hope Nitish Kumar Won't Go To NDA": Akhilesh Yadav
Nitish Kumar will strengthen the INDIA bloc, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said. "We hope that Nitish Kumar will not go to NDA. He will strengthen the INDIA bloc," Mr Yadav said when asked if Nitish Kumar will join the NDA, reported news agency ANI.
Nitish Kumar will strengthen the INDIA bloc, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said. "We hope that Nitish Kumar will not go to NDA. He will strengthen the INDIA bloc," Mr Yadav said when asked if Nitish Kumar will join the NDA, reported news agency ANI.
Resolve The Confusion: Lalu Yadav Party MP Manoj Jha Requests Nitish Kumar
Amid uncertainty in political corridors of Bihar over possible alliance of JD(U) and BJP as speculations are on the rise that Nitish Kumar could cross over to NDA again, RJD MP Manoj Jha has 'requested' him to clear the confusion about his stand.
Amid uncertainty in political corridors of Bihar over possible alliance of JD(U) and BJP as speculations are on the rise that Nitish Kumar could cross over to NDA again, RJD MP Manoj Jha has 'requested' him to clear the confusion about his stand.
"INDIA Bloc Is Safe": Nitish Kumar's Party Leader Amid 'Crossover' Reports
Amid the political turmoil in Bihar after RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, took a swipe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi on Thursday clarified that all was fine with the INDIA bloc.
Amid the political turmoil in Bihar after RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, took a swipe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi on Thursday clarified that all was fine with the INDIA bloc.
Inside Story Of Nitish Kumar's Stunning U-Turn-Again - Just Before Polls
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, after parting ways with the BJP in 2022, took on the initiative of coralling all opposition forces to jointly take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling party in the national election.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, after parting ways with the BJP in 2022, took on the initiative of coralling all opposition forces to jointly take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling party in the national election.
Nitish Kumar News, BJP, INDIA Alliance: NDTV Explains: Rohini Acharya Tweet, JDU Boss' Shock Move
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar set the cat among the pigeons Thursday - first snubbing an invitation to join Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', and then leaving the Congress-led INDIA bloc on edge by reaching out to the BJP.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar set the cat among the pigeons Thursday - first snubbing an invitation to join Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', and then leaving the Congress-led INDIA bloc on edge by reaching out to the BJP.
What Chirag Paswan Is Saying, Doing Amid Talks Of Nitish Kumar-BJP Reuniting
Amid uncertainty in Bihar, former LJP president Chirag Paswan today disclosed that he was "in constant touch with the top BJP leadership" but termed as "hypothetical" the question whether Nitish Kumar would be acceptable to him as NDA partner.
Amid uncertainty in Bihar, former LJP president Chirag Paswan today disclosed that he was "in constant touch with the top BJP leadership" but termed as "hypothetical" the question whether Nitish Kumar would be acceptable to him as NDA partner.
Tejashwi Yadav Skips Governor's Function Attended By Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday arrived at the Raj Bhavan in Patna to attend Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's 'At Home' reception event in Patna.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday arrived at the Raj Bhavan in Patna to attend Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's 'At Home' reception event in Patna.
Tejashwi Yadav In Huddle With Close Aides In Patna Amid Turmoil
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has called a meeting of his close aides at his official residence in Patna. The meeting is currently underway.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has called a meeting of his close aides at his official residence in Patna. The meeting is currently underway.
Nitish Kumar May Take Oath As Chief Minister With BJP Support On Sunday: Sources
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a seventh time on Sunday with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party, his on-again-off-again ally, sources told NDTV Friday afternoon.
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a seventh time on Sunday with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party, his on-again-off-again ally, sources told NDTV Friday afternoon.
