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Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician who was born on 1 March 1951 in Bakhtiarpur, Bihar. His father, Kaviraj Ram Lakhan Singh, was an Ayurvedic practitioner, while his mother’s name is Parmeshwari Devi. He belongs to the political outfit Janta Dal (United), also known as JD(U).

An alumnus of the National Institute of Technology, Patna, he has also been a part of the central government as a cabinet minister in the NDA led central government. In March 2000, Nitish was elected Chief Minister of Bihar for the first time at the behest of the Vajpayee Government in the centre. Although, Nitish resigned before he could prove his numbers in the house.

His stint as the Union Railway Minister in the year 2004 was the most influential one during which he introduced the internet ticket booking system and the tatkal ticket booking system. After the victory in the 2005 Bihar Assembly elections, Kumar was once again sworn in as the chief minister of Bihar. During his first tenure as a CM of Bihar from 2000 to 2005, he made both social justice and development his political theme. He initiated a few bicycle and meal programs in the state.

In 2010, he once again became the Chief Minister of Bihar for the third time. He resigned from the post of the CM in 2014, a day after his party fared poorly in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. After contesting the 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election along with RJD and Congress, he took oath as the CM of Bihar. But following the break up of 'Mahagathbandhan' due to the corruption charges on Tejashwi Yadav, he resigned on July 26, 2017, ending the Grand Alliance.

Following a brief stint as the CM of ‘Mahagathbandhan’ (Grand Alliance) which had JD(U), RJD and Congress as its key partner, Kumar resigned from the post and once again joined hands with NDA. Kumar, sworn as the Chief Minister for the seventh time in 2020. He is the longest-serving CM of Bihar.

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Not a political adjustment: Ravi Shankar Prasad on BJP’s ties with Nitish Kumar

Ravi Shankar Prasad said the BJP’s alliance with Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) was rooted in their shared fight against “jungle raj” and was not merely a political adjustment. He credited Nitish with “exceptional” work for Bihar’s development, while highlighting the BJP’s long-standing ties with the JD(U) and the NDA’s continued unity.

UCC in Bihar? JD(U) says no, despite backing Bill in Parliament

JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak reiterated the party’s opposition to implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Bihar, despite its support for the UCC Bill in Parliament. His remarks came after Amit Shah said the UCC would be implemented in 21 NDA-ruled states by 2029. The RJD also opposed the move.

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Samrat Choudhary on Bihar 150-Day Report Card
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Samrat Choudhary: 'यह बदला हुआ बिहार है'

In an interview, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary presented his 150-day governance report card, highlighting achievements in education, industrial land allocation, and public grievance redressal. Choudhary stated that under his government, 700 model schools have been established catering to approximately 3.5 lakh students, supported by the 24/7 Vidyarthi Sathi application. He pointed out the launch of 211 degree colleges in a single day and noted that nearly 1,000 industrial units were provided land. Explaining Bihar's economic progress, he remarked, "यह बदला हुआ बिहार है," highlighting energy subsidies of ₹23,000 crore and 125 units of free electricity for over 1.9 crore families. Choudhary also detailed the Sahyog program, stating that over 8.5 lakh public grievances were received with a 96 percent resolution rate. Addressing the BJP's electoral loss in Bankipur, he acknowledged the public mandate and dismissed claims that it was a referendum on his leadership, maintaining that the NDA alliance holds a stable majority with 122 MLAs in Bihar.

Centres UCC Push Triggers NDA Rift In Bihar
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Centre's UCC Push Sparks NDA Rift As JD(U) & LJP Seek Talks; Key Provisions Explained

The central government's push to implement the Uniform Civil Code across 21 NDA-ruled states by 2029 has triggered differences within the NDA alliance. Key Bihar allies, including the JD(U) and LJP(RV), have called for wider consultations and making the draft public before taking a final stand, stressing that no community should feel hurt. Meanwhile, Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav has demanded that the allies clearly state their positions. The proposed UCC framework includes a complete ban on polygamy, a uniform marriage age, mandatory registration of live-in relationships, gender-equal inheritance rights, and common personal laws, while exempting Scheduled Tribes from its ambit.

JD(U) Opposes UCC In Bihar Ahead Of 2029
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UCC Push Puts JD(U) In A Spot As Party Opposes Uniform Law In Bihar Ahead Of 2029

The Janata Dal (United) has voiced reservations regarding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code across NDA-ruled states before 2029. In response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement, JD(U) leaders reiterated that the party seeks extensive dialogue so that no community is hurt. As opposition party RJD demanded clarity from the ruling ally in Bihar, JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha is scheduled to meet Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss party concerns and resolve alliance differences regarding the proposed uniform law.