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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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during the release of the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme and launch of various development projects, in Bhagalpur, Bihar, PM Modi, lalu prasad

'Jungleraj waale’ badmouthing Maha Kumbh: PM Modi takes aim at Lalu Prasad in Bihar

February 25, 2025 7:18 am

On Monday, the PM released Rs 2,200 crore to 9.8 crore farmers, including around 75 lakh from Bihar. The state is set to hold Assembly elections later this year.

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Nitish Kumar’s son once again seeks votes for father but ducks question on political entry

February 22, 2025 7:44 am

Nishant has made a similar appeal during his first media interaction in Bakhtiyarpur last month. That interaction, which came months before Bihar goes into polls, sparked speculations that he could follow his father’s footsteps and make an electoral foray.

JD(U) prepares for Bihar Assembly elections with focus on key constituencies, BJP

Why several BJP seats are on JD(U) wish list for Bihar Assembly elections

February 21, 2025 3:58 pm

In what is likely a negotiation tactic for seat-sharing talks, Nitish Kumar’s party has identified 125 seats for the polls, including 20 that its ally either holds or unsuccessfully contested last time.

a local Congress leader put up posters in Patna with Nishant’s image and the words: “Raja ka beta raja nahi banega (The king’s son will not become king)

‘King’s son won’t become king’: Amid buzz of Nitish Kumar’s son joining politics, Bihar Congress leader starts poster war

February 14, 2025 1:18 am

The Congress said Ravi Golden Kumar had the democratic right to “express his views”.

BPSC chairperson appointment challenged; SC sought response from Bihar govt

February 05, 2025 8:53 am

The bench, however, was critical of the fact that a lawyer, who has no locus or relation to the functioning of the BPSC, has filed the PIL.

After Nitish Kumar, son Nishant? Even rivals in Bihar say why not

January 31, 2025 7:36 pm

JD(U) and other parties say Nishant fills the need for “educated youth in politics”. Nishant, 48, is reportedly only waiting for a green signal from Nitish.

‘Nitish, Naidu head states with sizeable Muslims… be honest to them’: NC MP to make ‘final appeal’ on Waqf

January 31, 2025 3:50 pm

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi says will be meeting BJP allies TDP and JD(U) as Waqf (Amendment) Bill set to be taken up for consideration in Parliament.

With speculation of Nitish Kumar’s son joining politics, what is the future of regional parties in India?

January 27, 2025 6:12 pm

This move may erode Kumar's credibility among voters who viewed him as a leader driven by merit, not nepotism. At the same time, the decision could be a pragmatic attempt to rejuvenate the JD(U) that suffered backlashes in recent years due to frequent political realignments and diminishing influence in the state

Nishant Kumar Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with his son Nishant

Is Nitish Kumar’s son joining politics? JD(U) leaders say likely after Holi: ‘He seems to be ready’

January 27, 2025 4:45 pm

Since Nishant Kumar’s rare public appearance earlier this month, JD(U) leaders have dropped hints about him formally joining the party. Only his father's final approval is awaited, says a senior leader.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visits a government school during his 'Pragati Yatra', in Saran, Bihar, Wednesday. (PTI Photo)

Social, regional balances in mind, Nitish may rejig Cabinet after January 15

January 10, 2025 4:05 am

Four BJP and two JD(U) MLAs likely to be inducted while state BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal may give up ministerial post.