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Tej Pratap Yadav met strategist Prashant Kishor in Bihar to discuss state politics and public expectations after his RJD exit. The meeting, shared online, hints at possible political realignments, though Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party remains opposed to alliances

Shravan Kumar has been appointed leader of the JD(U) legislature party in Bihar after approval by Nitish Kumar, strengthening his role within the NDA setup despite earlier speculation about a deputy chief minister post

Janata Dal (United) authorised Nitish Kumar to select its legislative party leader after his resignation as Bihar Chief Minister, deferring any immediate decision and fuelling speculation amid assertions of unity within the party

BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister, marking the first time the party has secured the top post in the state. Two JD(U) leaders took oath as ministers, with further cabinet expansion expected soon

Samrat Choudhary has been elected NDA Legislative Party leader and will be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister. The NDA leadership transition comes with full alliance backing, marking a major political shift in the State government

In Bihar, JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha said the process for forming a new government will begin after April 13, following political developments involving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The BJP is expected to play a key role in selecting the next chief minister

Supporters of Nitish Kumar launched an emotional campaign in Patna urging him not to shift to national politics after his Rajya Sabha move, as Bihar prepares for leadership transition and possible new government formation

Nitish Kumar was elected unopposed as National President of Janata Dal (United) for the fourth time. With no rival candidates, he will continue leading the party, aiming to ensure stability and organisational control ahead of upcoming political challenges

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