In June 2013, Kumar broke with the BJP after Narendra Modi was named as their candidate for prime minister, and formed the Mahagathbandhan, a coalition with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Indian National Congress and joined in United Progressive Alliance.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday, breaking away from the grand alliance less than 18 months after forming a new...

Jan 28, 2024 · Nitish has also staked claim to form the next government, with the BJP as the new alliance partner. This will be the ninth chief ministerial tenure for Nitish. Last time, Nitish resigned on August 9, 2022 and took over as chief minister a day later.

Jan 28, 2024 · JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar returned to the Mahagathbandhan and Tejashwi in 2022. Nitish ended his alliance with the BJP, resigned as the coalition Chief Minister, only to stake claim again hours later with Tejashwi as his deputy.

The Ninth Nitish Kumar ministry is the Council of Ministers in Bihar Legislative Assembly headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. On 28 January 2024, he walked out of the INDIA (alliance) and announced his resignation. He then decided to form a new government in Bihar along with the BJP 's NDA alliance. [1][2]

Jan 28, 2024 · Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar's chief minister and plans to form a new government with BJP's support. Kumar visited Raj Bhavan today and submitted his resignation letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The oath-taking ceremony will be arranged based on the availability of BJP leaders.

Jan 28, 2024 · In an unexpected turn of events, Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar quit as the Bihar Chief Minister on Sunday. He is now all set to form the state government in alliance with the Bharatiya...

Jan 28, 2024 · When Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar deserted the BJP in August 2022, he accused the BJP of trying to “split and finish” off his party Janata Dal (United). He changed sides and formed the government with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, and gave the impression that a socialist leader should carry forward his legacy.

Jan 28, 2024 · Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar Chief Minister on Sunday, ending his 18-month ruling alliance with Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress. With the support of the BJP, he took oath as the new Chief Minister, marking his return to the NDA.

Jan 29, 2024 · JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar has become Bihar chief minister for the ninth time, after he dumped the RJD and the INDIA bloc, and rejoined hands with the BJP. The move is a huge setback to the Opposition’s alliance, as it leaves many questioning the viability of such a grouping right ahead of the polls