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TopicNitish Kumar

Topic: Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar has changed. It’s as if Bihar has a whole new CM

Those who staunchly believe in democracy in their youth often turn into supporters of totalitarianism as they age. Bihar is seeing it.

PM Modi’s ‘andolan-jeevi’ days and Nitish Kumar’s ‘Delhi model’ of democracy

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‘Dictatorial’ CM who’s ‘averse to criticism’ – what Bihar assembly ruckus reveals about Nitish

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has passed a spate of controversial laws, with the opposition alleging that he is bulldozing them through while being averse to building a consensus. 

Nitish in spot over police bill proposing a special force with power to arrest without warrant

RJD says the Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021, is a route to enforce Police Raj. Serving and retired police officers say it may lead to conflict between central and state agencies.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar preparing for long haul — but his temper shows a man under siege

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In RLSP merger, a Nitish message to BJP as he rebuilds ‘Luv-Kush’ alliance with Kushwaha

RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha, former Union minister in Modi govt, becomes JD(U) parliamentary board chief. He says his future will be decided by Nitish Kumar.

Bihar minister involved in liquor trade, Nitish Kumar ‘weak & helpless’, says Tejashwi Yadav

The RJD leader challenged Nitish Kumar to take action against the BJP minister and alleged the Bihar CM seemed clueless whenever opposition raised any anomaly involving his govt.

Why an RJD MLA reached Bihar assembly with a stethoscope to check Nitish Kumar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has repeatedly lost his temper during budget session. Opposition MLAs say he is frustrated with ally BJP, but JD(U) says he only wants to stick to due process.

Why Didi Mamata has become daughter of Bengal

The TMC’s election slogan in West Bengal is an emotional blackmail asking voters to protect the ‘Daughter of Bengal’ from the invading forces.

Don’t read into them, says Nitish Kumar on meetings with LJP MP, Kanhaiya Kumar

Nitish Kumar said there was nothing political about the meetings, and as the CM he is approached by members of the state legislature to discuss matters related to their areas.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.