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JD(U) Workers Protest Against Nitish Kumar’s Resignation, Vandalise Party Office In Patna | Video | India News

JD(U) Workers Protest Against Nitish Kumar’s Resignation, Vandalise Party Office In Patna | Video | India News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 14:36 IST Although the JDU has not officially announced a successor, the move is widely viewed as opening the door for a BJP leader to lead the NDA government in Bihar. Screengrab of the viral video (X) Tensions erupted at the Janata Dal (United) office on Thursday as party workers vandalised the premises to protest against Nitish Kumar’s resignation as Bihar Chief Minister. Demonstrators expressed their anger over Kumar’s decision to step down ahead of his move to the Rajya Sabha, smashing furniture and leaving the office in disarray. The video of broken plates and toppled furniture on the office premises has gone viral. ~ JDU hosted lunch in the party office~ Angry JDU workers vandalised the venue ~ JDU workers and members are not happy with Nitish’s decision to vacate CM position ~ Either Nitish has lost his senses or he is being blackmailed Doesn’t make sense!!pic.twitter.com/tPM2cHdw5j — Tarun Gautam (@TARUNspeakss) March 5, 2026 The incident occurred before the JDU supremo was set to file his nomination for the Rajya …

‘Operation Lotus with key JD(U) man as Vibhishan’: Why Nitish supporters are up in arms against Sanjay Jha, Lalan Singh | Political Pulse News

‘Operation Lotus with key JD(U) man as Vibhishan’: Why Nitish supporters are up in arms against Sanjay Jha, Lalan Singh | Political Pulse News

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2 min readPatnaMar 5, 2026 01:29 PM IST First published on: Mar 5, 2026 at 01:29 PM IST As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar officially announced that he was seeking nomination to the Rajya Sabha, dozens of JD(U) workers and supporters protested against the party’s national working president, Sanjay Kumar Jha, and Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh, better known as Lalan Singh, for “betraying” Nitish and “forcibly” convincing him to relinquish power. In a social media post on Monday morning, Nitish said it had long been his wish to serve in all four legislative bodies in the country. This clears the decks for a new Chief Minister, likely from the BJP, to take charge. Irate JD(U) workers tried to stop Bihar minister Surendra Mehta and JD(U) leader Sanjay Gandhi from entering the CM’s House. The protesters included leaders from the Muslim and OBC communities, considered Nitish’s key supporter base. JD(U) leader and head of the Bhoomi Sangharsh Sena, Rupesh Patel, said, “What is happening is the handiwork of Sanjay Jha, who, alongside Lalan Singh, has …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to go to Rajya Sabha? Speculations rife as crucial JD(U) meeting underway| India News

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to go to Rajya Sabha? Speculations rife as crucial JD(U) meeting underway| India News

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A major political development is underway in Bihar, with sources suggesting that chief minister Nitish Kumar is likely to be sent to Rajya Sabha, sources said on Wednesday. CM Nitish Kumar is likely to be made to Rajya Sabha, sources said. (ANI) A crucial meeting of the Janata Dal (United) is underway where top leaders, including Sanjay Jha and Rajiv Ranjan Singh are present. Elections are due in Bihar for five Rajya Sabha seats. The speculations come shortly after Nitish’s son Shrawon Kumar was expected to enter Rajya Sabha on JD(U) ticket, making a formal entry into politics. While the JD(U) holds two of these Rajya Sabha seats, the BJP is expected to contest on two seats. BJP president Nitin Nabin is also set to enter Parliament from one of the BJP’s two seats. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Nitish Kumar To Resign As Bihar CM? JDU Chief Likely To File Rajya Sabha Nomination, Say Sources | India News

Nitish Kumar To Resign As Bihar CM? JDU Chief Likely To File Rajya Sabha Nomination, Say Sources | India News

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Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 16:27 IST Nitish Kumar, the JDU chief, is set to file his nomination for the upper house of Parliament on Thursday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Bihar’s political circles were abuzz amid growing speculation that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may step down from the state’s top post after being elected to the Rajya Sabha. The JDU chief is set to file his nomination for the upper house of Parliament on Thursday and News18 Hindi sources confirmed that he will not continue as Bihar’s Chief Minister once elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha. The development triggered a flurry of questions about who will succeed him and what role, if any, his son Nishant Kumar will play in the new political arrangement. Nishant Kumar In Frame Sources told News18 Hindi that Nishant Kumar could be elevated to the post of Deputy Chief Minister. While no official confirmation has come from the JDU or the NDA alliance, chatter around his name has grown, with at least one senior minister close to Nitish …

‘Tirelessly Working For Bihar’s Progress’: PM Modi Extends Birthday Greetings To CM Nitish Kumar | India News

‘Tirelessly Working For Bihar’s Progress’: PM Modi Extends Birthday Greetings To CM Nitish Kumar | India News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 13:08 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on his birthday, highlighting he has been tirelessly working for the state’s progress. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on his birthday and said he has been tirelessly working for the state’s progress over the last several years. Kumar, who heads NDA partner JD(U), turned 75 on Sunday. He returned as the chief minister of Bihar for the 10th time in November 2025. “Birthday greetings to Bihar CM Shri Nitish Kumar Ji. He has been tirelessly working for Bihar’s progress over the last several years. His vision and development schemes have positively impacted countless lives. Praying for his long and healthy life,” he said in a post on X. With 12 Lok Sabha MPs, the JD(U) is providing crucial support to the Modi government. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency …

Bharat Ratna for Nitish? His party distances itself from demand, says ex-MP’s letter to PM Modi ‘in personal capacity’| India News

Bharat Ratna for Nitish? His party distances itself from demand, says ex-MP’s letter to PM Modi ‘in personal capacity’| India News

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Nitish Kumar’s party has distanced itself from a prominent demand for the Bihar Chief Minister to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspecting a project in Patna earlier this week. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo) Reacting two days after former Janata Dal (United) MP KC Tyagi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider bestowing the Bharat Ratna Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) on Saturday said the statement was “not in line with the party’s ideology”. Nitish Kumar has not yet reacted to it. Tyagi had said, in a letter to the PM on Thursday, that Nitish Kumar is a “precious gem” of the socialist movement, thus worthy of the highest civilian honour. Asked about Tyagi’s letter, JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said, “The former party MP has made several statements in the recent past which have not been in line with the party’s ideology and not the official stand. All statements made by him shall be deemed to have been made in his personal capacity.” Office-bearers in the JD(U) are …

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

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JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar took oath today as the Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time at the Gandhi Maidan in Bihar`s Patna, a day after he staked claim to form the next government in the state the and was elected the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Governor Arif Mohammed Khan administered the oath of office and secrecy to him. #Live: माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री Narendra Modi जी की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति में मुख्यमंत्री पद एवं मंत्रिपरिषद के सदस्यों का शपथ ग्रहण समारोह..#विकसित_बिहार_का_शपथhttps://t.co/QUQHhWb7Cp — BJP Bihar (@BJP4Bihar) November 20, 2025 The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J P Nadda and several other top leaders of the NDA. The event was also attended by chief ministers of several NDA ruled states. Various Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states were also present at the oath-taking ceremony. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi …

JDU chief Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th time today

JDU chief Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th time today

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Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Patna`s historic Gandhi Maidan, which has hosted his inaugurations in 2005, 2010, and 2015. It is at this venue that Jayaprakash Narayan called for “total revolution” during a speech in 1974. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other prominent leaders of the NDA are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony. The PM had skipped the swearing-in ceremony in the year 2020. Various Chief Ministers of NDA-rule states are also expected to attend the oath-taking ceremony. Nitish Kumar was first elected as leader of the JD (U) Legislature Party during the meeting with the new MLAs held at his official residence in Patna yesterday. He was also unanimously elected as leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Legislature Party ahead of the formation of a new government under his leadership in the State today. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha were also elected as leader …

Nitish Kumar Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Nitish To Take Oath For 10th Term; Patna Ceremony To Begin At 11:30 AM

Nitish Kumar Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Nitish To Take Oath For 10th Term; Patna Ceremony To Begin At 11:30 AM

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Bihar New CM Nitish Kumar Swearing-in Ceremony Live: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form a new government led by Janata Dal (United) Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister again. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30 am at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Nitish Kumar on Wednesday staked claim to form the next government in Bihar after being elected the leader of the NDA, paving the way for his oath-taking ceremony scheduled for 11:30 am on Thursday at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. This will be the 10th time Nitish Kumar takes oath as the chief minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Unions Ministers Rajnath Singh and Dharmenndra Pradhan, and chief ministers of at least seven states will attend the swearing-in ceremony. The NDA, led by the JD(U) and the BJP secured a sweeping majority in the Bihar elections 2025, winning 202 of the 243 assembly seats. The BJP became the single-largest party with 89 seats, the JD(U) won 85, the Lok Janshakti Party …

Nitish chosen as leader of JD(U) legislature party in Bihar

Nitish chosen as leader of JD(U) legislature party in Bihar

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JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar was chosen as the leader of its legislature party during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Bihar`s capital Patna on Wednesday, state minister Shrawon Kumar said. The decision was taken ahead of a meeting of NDA constituents, where Kumar is also expected to be chosen as the leader of the alliance in the state. The NDA stormed back to power in Bihar, winning 202 seats in the 243-member assembly, with BJP bagging 89, JD(U) 85, LJP(RV) 19, HAM 5 and RLM 4. Kumar will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time at Patna`s historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong …