In January 2024, the eight-time Chief Minister of Bihar, India Nitish Kumar of the Mahagathbandhan block resigned amid rumours of him joining the opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA).[1] He joined the National democratic Alliance and took the oath as the Ninth Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha as Deputy Chief Ministers.[2][3][4]
| Part of Politics of Bihar | |
| Date | 28 January 2024 - present |
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| Location | Patna, Bihar |
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Reason edit
Nitish Kumar left the INDIA bloc and rejoined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, citing internal issues within the opposition alliance. Allegations against the Congress party for attempting to capture INDIA bloc leadership, disagreements over leadership positions, and delays in seat-sharing talks were factors influencing Kumar's decision.[5]
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References edit
- ^ "Nitish Kumar's first reaction after resigning as Bihar CM: 'INDIA bloc not working'". Hindustan Times. January 28, 2024.
- ^ Livemint (2024-01-28). "PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar after he takes oath as Bihar CM". mint. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 9th time; Samrat Chaudhury, Vijay Kumar Sinha to be deputy CMs". Hindustan Times. 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "बिहार में फिर नीतीश कुमार, 9वीं बार मुख्यमंत्री पद की शपथ ली, सम्राट और विजय सिन्हा डिप्टी सीएम बने". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Why Nitish Kumar left INDIA bloc to rejoin BJP-led NDA". Livemint. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
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