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Born 01 March 1951
Age 73
Birth Place Bakhtiarpur, Bihar India
Profession Politician
Political Party Janata Dal (United)
In Office Union Minister Of Railways 20 March 2001 - 21 May 2004, Union Minister Of Agriculture 27 May 2000 - 21 July 2001, Union Minister Of Surface Transport 13 October 1999 - 22 November 1999

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Nitish Kumar BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 29 Jan 2025

Nitish Kumar has become the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 9th term after he resigned from the post on January 28, 2024 and joined hands with the BJP. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha are his new deputies now. Nitish Kumar’s move to dump the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) to cross over to th...e NDA marked the fourth time in just over a decade that he has switched sides. At 72, Nitish, who is taking over as the CM now for a record ninth time, is a veteran socialist and a prominent product of the JP Movement of 1974-75. He has come a long way from the political years he spent in the shadow of, first, Lalu Prasad, and then George Fernandes in the Samata Party, which the two had founded in 1994. Nitish is no stranger to switching sides. The first time the eight-term Bihar CM, adept at the game of political survival, took his party to the Opposition camp was in June 2013 when he severed ties with the BJP on the ground that the NDA should have a leader with a “clean and secular image”. Born on March 1, 1951, Nitish Kumar has had a long and illustrious political career. He first became Chief Minister of Bihar in 2000, serving in the role for two terms before resigning in 2005. He then formed a coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and returned as Chief Minister in 2005, holding the position until 2014. Since then, he has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar for multiple terms, most recently taking office in 2020. Nitish has come a long way from the political years he spent in the shadow of, first, Lalu, and then George Fernandes in the Samata Party, which the two of them had founded in 1994. The Samata Party had got off to a rocky start, with only seven seats in 1995. It was then that Nitish made a political calculation realising that a three-way fight would never allow him to grow. In 1996, he hitched his wagon to the BJP, with top leaders A B Vajpayee and L K Advani acknowledging the importance of having a credible name, that rose above caste, plus had a long political lineage, by their side. In 2000, as part of the NDA, Nitish became the chief minister. Though that government lasted seven days, an alternative to Lalu was looming on the horizon. Since then, Nitish, a Kurmi, an OBC caste with just 3% presence in the state, has deftly played his cards and chosen partners with a stronger social base. Nitish has emerged as a key factor in the Mission Opposition unity as he has succeeded in breaking the ice between the Congress and some of the key regional players like Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal, with whom the grand old party’s relations had been strained. The efficacy of the Nitish factor in the Opposition unity plan would be established if he succeeds in bringing top non-BJP leaders from South India, such as KCR and Jagan, into the larger Opposition fold for the 2024 elections. The Tamil Nadu CM and DMK president, M K Stalin, has already been a staunch Congress ally. While mounting his efforts for a united front, Nitish is keen that the Opposition parties try and field one common candidate against the BJP in as many seats as possible in the 2024 elections to avert vote division. The Congress would face hurdles on seat-sharing with various prospective allies. One of Nitish Kumar's notable strengths lies in his governance and development agenda. Under his leadership, Bihar has witnessed significant improvements in sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. His emphasis on good governance, efficient administration, and inclusive development has earned him praise and support from a wide spectrum of voters. Nitish Kumar's focus on improving law and order and implementing welfare schemes has contributed to his popularity among the electorate, particularly in rural areas. He reels out statistics to compare the law and order situation, size of state budgets, numbers of constructed school buildings, high rates of school enrolment, and the numbers of girls bicycling to schools, as his government’s contributions. With the 2024 General Elections just one year away, Nitish Kumar faces several challenges and opportunities. Bihar's political landscape has become more competitive with the rise of regional parties and the BJP's ambitions to expand its influence. Nitish Kumar's ability to navigate this complex environment and position his party as a credible alternative will be crucial in determining his party's performance in the elections. Also, Nitish Kumar's role in Bihar's regional politics will have implications for the broader electoral landscape. With a significant number of parliamentary seats, Bihar holds considerable sway in the overall electoral arithmetic. Nitish Kumar's ability to consolidate his party's position in the state and secure a significant number of seats will impact the alliances and government formation at the national level.

Nitish Kumar PERSONAL LIFE

Father	Kaviraj Ram Lakhan Singh
Mother	Parmeshwari Devi
Spouse	Manju Sinha (1973; died 2007),
Education	Bihar College of Engineering (BE)

POSITIONS HELD BY Nitish Kumar

Position	Tenure
Chief Minister of Bihar	22 February 2015 - Present
Member of a Legislative Assembly of India	N/A
Chief Minister of Bihar	24 November 2005 - 17 May 2014
Member of the 11th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 12th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 13th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 9th Lok Sabha	2 December 1989 - 13 March 1991

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NITISH KUMAR NEWS

Will Nitish Kumar's son enter politics? JD(U) leaders keep cards close to their chest

March 07, 2025 11:47 am

Senior leaders say “not a bad idea” if Nishant Kumar makes political debut in Bihar polls later this year, but caution it may leave CM vulnerable to criticism on dynasty politics.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar speaks during the centenary celebration of Patna Medical College and Hospital, in Patna, Tuesday. (PTI File Photo)

The BJP senses an opportunity in Bihar. But never underestimate Nitish

March 06, 2025 12:51 pm

Nitish Kumar, an ardent critic of dynastic politics, is caught in a dilemma regarding his son Nishant Kumar being potentially launched as his successor.

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‘You know nothing, your father owes political career to support I extended: Nitish attack on Tejashwi

March 05, 2025 1:50 pm

Tejashwi, in his speech, criticised the state government for its “failure to improve Bihar”. “Sarkar khatara, system nakara, Mukhyamantri thaka hara aur aam aadmi mara mara (The government is defunct, the system is useless, the Chief Minister is tired and the common man is suffering),” he said.

Nitish govt’s last Budget before polls: Education gets top outlay; outreach to SCs, EBCs & OBCs

March 04, 2025 5:07 am

Finance Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister, said in the Assembly that this year’s allocation is an increase of around 13% from last year’s Rs 2.79-lakh crore outlay.

Takeaways from Nitish govt's last Budget before polls: Outreach to EBCs, SCs, women; push for jobs

March 04, 2025 1:53 pm

The NDA govt's Budget has allocated Rs 5,972 crore for the CM's pet scheme Saat Nischay-II, a development plan meant to make Bihar atmanirbhar.

Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar recently expanded his Cabinet

JD(U) doubles down on pitch for Nitish Kumar as CM face as BJP sends mixed signals

March 03, 2025 2:32 am

Despite Bihar BJP chief’s bid to clarify his remark that NDA’s CM face would be decided “after the polls”, JD(U) camp insists that BJP central leadership declare Nitish as CM candidate

Why Nitish Cabinet expansion has sparked JD(U) fears of BJP play for ‘supremacy’

March 02, 2025 10:27 am

Amid its disquiet over BJP’s bid to pick ministers from castes that are part of Nitish’s support base, a JD(U) section fears that BJP could “sideline” the party by keeping another ally Chirag-led LJP(RV)

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Behind Nitish Kumar’s cabinet expansion, caste calculations and BJP’s rising dominance in the coalition

February 28, 2025 12:01 pm

The reshuffle, seemingly to balance caste and regional equations, appears to be an attempt to fortify the NDA ahead of the polls. In Bihar, where caste remains a decisive electoral factor, the allocation of ministerial berths reflects an effort to appease key social groups

Increased capacity, new college, heliport: Patna medical college’s Rs 5,000-crore facelift

February 27, 2025 4:51 am

First approved by the Bihar cabinet in 2018, the project aims to convert PMCH into a 5,462-bed hospital. Once redeveloped, it will become the world’s second-largest by capacity.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant steps out of shadows, says NDA should declare his father Bihar CM face ahead of polls

February 26, 2025 2:14 am

Nishant Kumar (48), an engineering graduate, also thanked the Prime Minister for the kind words about his father. PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar had attended an event together at Bihar’s Bhagalpur on Monday.