Bihar: Why Upcoming Lok Sabha Polls Could Spell Doom for Nitish Kumar
Many, including the likes of Prashant Kishor, predict that Janata Dal (United) will be doomed while the BJP set to gain in Bihar in the Lok Sabha polls.
Nitish Kumar Resigns as Bihar CM, to Form Government Again in Alliance With BJP
Hours after Nitish's resignation, the decision was reportedly taken that Bihar will now have two new deputy chief ministers – Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary, both from the BJP.
Power and the Improbable Amorality of Nitish Kumar
His first chosen partner was, believe you me, the CPI(ML). His current chosen partner is a BJP as approximate to the RSS as it can get. Between them, Nitish Kumar has run the entire political spectrum, picking this one, ditching that one, in the pursuit and possession of power - from the provincial rogue called the Bihar People's Party to national players like the Congress and the Left, each seduced at one time or another to afford him his embrace of the chair. Sankarshan Thakur writes. (Article from July 2017)
Prashant Kishor’s Campaign in Bihar May Stand to Benefit the BJP
In his ‘jan suraaj’ campaign, Kishor has launched a trenchant attack on Bihar’s ruling leaders. But achieving success as a behind-the-scenes strategist and as a political leader of the people are two different ball games. Nalin Varma writes.
Nitish Returns as JD(U) Chief: Move to Strengthen INDIA or Possible Re-Entry to the NDA Fold?
There are multiple theories going around over the change of guard in Janata Dal (United). While some say the move is to bring coherence to the campaign of INDIA, others say the development should be seen in the light of Nitish being 'peeved' at INDIA bloc for not making him the convenor. Nalin Verma writes.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar snaps at DMK’s Baalu for seeking English translation of his speech at INDIA leaders meet
Asserting that Hindi was the national language, Nitish Kumar reportedly launched a tirade against English which he said was imposed by the British; some later speakers switched to English after his outburst.
Bihar Caste Survey Shows Every Third Family Poor: Nitish Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid, Wants 75% Reservation
The chief minister announced a one-time benefit of Rs 2 lakh to the 94 lakh families that earn less than Rs 6,000 a month. He also declared plans to increase reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs to 65%, which the Supreme Court has capped at 50%.