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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar calls first Cabinet meet of NDA government

Patna Chief Minister Nitish Kumar convenes first cabinet meeting of new NDA government, reschedules budget session.

The Hindu

Centre instigating attacks on minorities across the country: JAC leaders

The NDA government is accused of removing secularism from the Indian Constitution and instigating attacks on minorities.

The Hindu

Dictatorship in India is inevitable if PM Modi is re-elected, asserts Kharge

Bhubaneswar Congress president warns that the 2024 elections may be the last chance to save democracy in India.

The Hindu

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On Bihar results day, the constant is Nitish: Why the maximiser shapes every verdict

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Cracks in Indian opposition alliance against PM Modi ahead of elections

Two key opposition leaders have walked out of the Congress-led alliance, dealing it a big blow.

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Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya attacks Rahul Gandhi; says INDIA bloc’s ‘game’ over

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on January 29 targeted former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and claimed that the “game” of the Opposition alliance is over.

The Hindu

‘Paltiputra, limitations of Mandal’: Editorials on the Patna powershift

Nitish Kumar has switched sides again, with his fifth crossover in around a decade set to mark his ninth as the Bihar chief minister.

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Trinamool Congress flays Nitish for frequent ‘political somersaults’

“Nitish Kumar is known for his political somersaults at regular intervals. It is unfortunate that he has decided to quit the opposition grouping INDIA and is likely to join the NDA. The people will give a befitting reply to such political opportunism,” Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy said.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar switches sides yet again, takes oath as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for ninth time; Two BJP Deputy CMs and six NDA Ministers also sworn in

The Hindu

Samrat Choudhary’s rapid rise in Bihar after he joined the BJP

Bihar’s new Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has had a meteoric rise since he joined the outfit nearly seven years ago.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar expert in betrayal; return to NDA fold was expected: JMM

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a member of the INDIA bloc, hits out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar saying “betrayal” was his political character.

The Hindu

In welcoming Nitish back into NDA, BJP has Lok Sabha election in mind

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is back in the NDA fold this time, with the BJP embracing the renewed alliance, the upcoming Lok Sabha election very much on their minds.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister for record ninth time

Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time at Raj Bhavan on Sunday after snapping ties with "Mahagathbandhan". Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Proposal passed to form government with JDU in Bihar": BJP after Nitish Kumar's resignation

After handing over the resignation as Bihar CM, Nitish Kumar is likely to form a government with NDA in Bihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Expected Nitish Kumar would fight BJP at very end": Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday that parties in the INDIA bloc had expected that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would fight the BJP and its ideology till the very end. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar Turmoil: CM Nitish Kumar edged out of RJD's full-page ad, only features Tejashwi

Amid growing speculations around Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's next big political move, his partner in the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan', RJD, on Sunday put out a full-page advertisement in leading newspapers in the state, edging out the JD (U) supremo and projecting Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav.

The Hindu

Bihar political crisis | After submitting resignation, Nitish Kumar says relations with RJD has not been good

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns from Mahagathbandhan government, plans to form a new alliance with BJP.

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Bihar Political Crisis: Nitish Kumar hands over resignation as Chief Minister

Nitish Kumar tendering his resignation as Chief Minister of state to the Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP weighs its options in Bihar; MLAs to meet on January 28

BJP wants to move very very cautiously this time in Bihar with Nitish Kumar in view of his previous track record of sudden turnarounds; BJP sources said an agreement between BJP and JD(U) had been reached for two Deputy Chief Ministers from BJP quota

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BJP’s Kerala Padayatra begins

Goa CM expresses concern over security in Kerala, praises BJP's commitment to corruption-free administration and development.

The Hindu

Our final stand to be clear in a few days, says Chirag Paswan

Chirag Paswan seeks assurance from BJP leaders that his presence in NDA will not be diminished after Nitish Kumar's return.

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Bihar Political Turmoil: We will not let Nitish take oath easily, roars RJD Supremo Lalu Yadav

Claiming to have the majority figure with him, Lalu Yadav said he would open his cards once Nitish Kumar resigns. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Political outfits in crisis mode amid CM Nitish Kumar’s likely return to NDA fold

Nitish Kumar oath: Top JD(U) leaders rush to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's residence amid indications of reverting to BJP-led NDA, while party maintains alliance with Mahagathbandhan.

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Bihar: RJD asks Nitish Kumar to resolve 'confusion' over ties with Mahagathbandhan

Amid the uncertainty in the political corridors of Bihar over the possible alliance of JD(U) and the BJP as speculations are on the rise that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could cross over to the NDA again, RJD MP Manoj Jha has 'requested' CM Kumar to clear the confusion about his…

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Firmly with INDIA bloc but would like Congress to do introspection, says JD(U)

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) firmly supports INDIA coalition but wants Congress to reflect on alliance partners and seat-sharing.

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