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Nitish Kumar's move to Rajya Sabha marks a defining moment in Bihar politics, bringing the curtains down on his two-decade-long tenure at the helm of the State

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his shift to the Rajya Sabha, prompting Congress to call it a “leadership coup” orchestrated by ‘G2’. The political transition sparks debates on succession and the future of JD(U)–BJP governance in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Patna, signalling a possible end to his long tenure as chief minister. BJP leader Nitin Nabin will also file papers as NDA eyes all five seats

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar will soon enter active politics, with Janata Dal (United) set to announce his new role. State minister Sharwan Kumar said Nishant will receive a significant responsibility, amid speculation about a possible Rajya Sabha nomination

RJD chief Lalu Prasad attended a Makar Sankranti feast at his estranged elder son Tej Pratap Yadav’s house, months after expelling him from the party. The visit sparked reconciliation speculations amid family tensions and post-election political fallout

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the party will extend full cooperation to the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government if it ensures justice for the Seemanchal region and keeps communalism in check. He also criticised the RJD for its declining electoral influence

NDA leaders hailed Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in as Bihar Chief Minister, calling it the beginning of a long “Modi–Yogi age.” The new Cabinet reflects strategic caste representation, with significant presence for Rajputs, OBCs and EBCs alongside key allies across the NDA spectrum

Rohini Acharya accused members of her family of abusing and humiliating her for donating a kidney to her father Lalu Prasad, announcing she was quitting politics and cutting ties. She blamed Tejashwi Yadav’s close aides for the RJD’s electoral collapse

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj and Mukesh Sahani’s VIP failed to secure early leads in the Bihar elections, aligning with exit poll predictions. While NDA surged ahead in over 200 seats, both parties struggled despite being projected as potential influencer

PM Narendra Modi’s emphasis on welfare schemes, cultural identity, and warnings against the return of “jungle raj” under the RJD played a key role in the NDA’s landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, supported by extensive rallies and grassroots mobilisation

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of withholding gender-wise voter data from Bihar’s first phase of polling, alleging bias under Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah’s influence. He also questioned security deployment from BJP-ruled states and expressed confidence in victory

A day before the final phase of Bihar polls, the Congress asserted that a Mahagathbandhan victory is certain. Party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh promised immediate implementation of the alliance’s guarantees, including job creation, pensions, subsidies, and expanded reservation benefits

The Centre has upgraded Tej Pratap Yadav’s security to the Y+ category after he cited a life threat. The move comes amid the Bihar Assembly elections and growing speculation over his proximity to BJP MP Ravi Kishan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the record voter turnout in Bihar’s first phase of assembly polls reflected people’s faith in the track record of the NDA under him and Nitish Kumar, asserting that the alliance is set for its biggest victory

Bihar recorded its highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66 per cent in the first phase of the Assembly elections, with returning migrant workers and women voters seen as key contributors. Many migrants reportedly returned for Chhath Puja, coinciding with the polling dates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the Mahagathbandhan, alleging that the RJD coerced Congress into naming Tejashwi Yadav as the alliance’s Chief Ministerial candidate. He accused the opposition bloc of deceit and internal strife ahead of the Bihar election

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised to double allowances, provide pensions, and offer Rs 50 lakh insurance cover to Panchayati Raj representatives if the INDIA bloc wins the Bihar polls. He also pledged benefits for PDS distributors and rural artisans

The INDIA bloc has declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the Bihar assembly elections. VIP chief Mukesh Sahni, representing the extremely backward class, will be one of two deputy CMs if the coalition forms government

The Congress released another list of six candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, taking its total to 60. The announcement came amid continuing uncertainty over seat-sharing with ally RJD, as tensions rise within the INDIA bloc ahead of nominations

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections in November, Nitish Kumar stepped back from BJP-led seat-sharing talks as NDA allies, including Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, navigated tensions. Past rivalries and Paswan’s political comeback add complexity to the alliance arithmetic