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Bihar government swearing highlight: Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar's chief minister for an eighth term while Tejashwi Yadav became the state's deputy CM.
Bihar government swearing-in highlights: Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar's chief minister for an eighth term on Wednesday, a day after he snapped ties with the BJP and joined hands once again with the Mahagathbandhan (RJD, Congress and Left). RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took oath too, as the deputy chief minister, in a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan in Patna....Read More
Also Read| Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 8th time, Tejashwi Yadav his deputy
In July 2017, Nitish Kumar, left the Mahagathbandhan over corruption allegations against Tejashwi Yadav – then too his deputy CM – and joined hands with the BJP. This came after the 71-year-old politician, in November 2015, became chief minister for a fifth time after the grand alliance won the assembly polls.
In October-November 2020, Kumar's JD(U) and BJP won the elections, and the senior politician assumed Bihar's top post for a sixth time.
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Nitish Kumar's return to grand alliance cements secular forces
Should be genuine start to bring secular forces together: PDP on new Bihar govt
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday congratulated Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav for becoming the chief minister and deputy chief minister of Bihar respectively.
Taking to Twitter, Mufti said, “This shouldn’t be a mere formation of a government but a genuine start to bring secular & democratic forces together. Regional parties have & will always play a crucial role in fighting communal & divisive elements.”
Will give bumper jobs within one month to poor, youth, says Bihar DY CM
Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav said on Wednesday that the Mahagathbandhan-led state government will give bumber jobs within month to poor and the youth.
Akhilesh Yadav congratulates Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday congratulated Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav on taking oath as Bihar’s chief minister and deputy chief minister, respectively.
Tejashwi Yadav reaches mother Rabri Devi's residence; RJD workers, locals hold celebrations outside house
Nitish Kumar calls for united Opposition for 2024 Lok Sabha elections
After being sworn in as the chief minister of Bihar for an eighth term, Nitish Kumar on Wednesday called for a united Opposition ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
"Those who came to power in 2014, will they be victorious in 2024? I would like all (opposition) to be united for 2024. I am not a contender for any such post (on PM post)," Kumar told reporters.
New Bihar government will run just fine: CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday that the new Mahagathbandhan-led state government will run just fine, after the BJP claimed of an early fall in the new government.
'We have come to power to work': Tejashwi Yadav's family as he becomes Bihar deputy CM
Tejashwi Yadav's family on Wednesday reacted to the RJD leader becoming the deputy chief minister of Bihar. “We have come to power to work,” Tejashwi's brother Tej Pratap Yadav said. Tejashwi's wife Rajshri thanked everyone for her husband being chosen as the deputy CM. Tejashwi's mother Rabri Devi, on the other hand, said, "It's good for people of Bihar, I thank them. All are happy."
JD(U) made the decision to leave BJP: CM Nitish
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday that the JD(U) made the decision to leave the BJP. “…whether I will stay or not (till 2024)...they (BJP) can say what they want, but I will not live in the year 2014,” Kumar told reporters after taking oath as the CM for an eighth term.
Tejashwi Yadav takes oath as deputy chief minister
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took oath as the deputy chief minister of Bihar on Wednesday.
Nitish Kumar takes oath as CM
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for eighth time, after he returned to the Mahagathbandhan comprising of the RJD, Congress and other opposition parties.
Whole Bihar taking oath today, says RJD
This is not the oath-taking ceremony of just two persons, but of Bihar. History has taken a new turn today: RJD MP Manoj Jha
'BJP made Nitish Kumar CM five times': Sushil Modi
BJP has never betrayed anyone. We made Nitish Kumar the Bihar CM, five times. RJD made him the CM twice, we did that five times. We had a relation for 17 years. But you severed ties with us twice: Ex-deputy CM and BJP leader Sushil Modi
‘Political developments in Bihar specific only to the state’: Prashant Kishor
I believe the latest political developments in Bihar are specific to the state. I don't think this is done with the thought of creating an alternate opposition on a national level in the country: Prashant Kishor
Nitish Kumar speaks to Lalu Prasad Yadav: Reports
Ahead of his swearing-in, Nitish Kumar called RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and briefed him on all the political developments ahead of his oath-taking ceremony. Lalu Prasad Yadav congratulated him and appreciated his decision: Reports
Prashant Kishor hopes political stability returns to Bihar
I hope political stability returns to Bihar now. Nitish Kumar has said that he is starting a new chapter. I hope he fulfills the aspirations of the people of Bihar: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist and former JD(U) vice president
'Bihar will give befitting reply to Nitish’
In 2017, Nitish Kumar said RJD was trying to break JD(U). Yesterday, he said BJP trying to break his party. His decision to split from BJP was well-thought out. If a leader acts as per his own personal ambitions, Bihar will give a befitting reply: Tarkishore Prasad, BJP leader and former deputy CM
BJP workers raise slogans against Nitish Kumar
BJP workers raise ‘murdabad’ slogans against Nitish Kumar.
‘Ghar wapasi’ of 2017-20 mandate. says RJD's Manoj Jha
It's not only that a govt that'll take oath, it's 'ghar wapasi' of 2017-2020 mandate. It's very important, especially in an era where the BJP has decided to mangle democratic values - that only they would remain. Bihar gave a message. It's an oath of people of Bihar: Manoj Jha, RJD MP
Nitish Kumar to take oath today
A day after he snapped ties with the BJP, Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar chief minister for an eighth term at 2pm today. Tejashwi Yadav is likely to take oath too, as Kumar's deputy.
