Bihar Politics highlights: ‘We will stay together,’ says Nitish after returning to NDA

Nitish Kumar LIVE: On Nitish Kumar's exit from INDIA bloc Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur says,“When we form alliance, we keep people in focus and not party. There is nothing much to say (on Nitish’s departure from alliance), people of Bihar are watching everything. INDIA Alliance will be benefitted from this move.”

Nitish Kumar LIVE: DMK leader RS Bharathi on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar rejoining NDA says, “What is the guarantee that Nitish will continue as part of NDA till the Parliament elections? Let us wait and watch.”

Nitish Kumar LIVE: Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) president Santosh Kumar Suman after taking oath as a minister in the new Nitish Kumar-led government says, “Now I have got a chance to serve the public again. I thank PM Modi, CM Nitish Kumar, Jitan Ram Manjhi and all those who considered me capable of serving my state and the people of Bihar... (RJD-JDU) alliance was not pure, there was pressure on Nitish Kumar and he was not able to work there... He took a good decision and joined NDA...Now there will be good governance and development in Bihar.”

Nitish Kumar LIVE: Bihar chief Mmnister Nitish Kumar expressed that 'only Hindi should be spoken,' and the party accepted it for the sake of harmony in the INDIA alliance, stated DMK leader T R Baalu on Sunday, according to PTI.

Baalu, addressing reporters after seat-sharing discussions with Congress leaders, noted that Nitish Kumar's departure from the INDIA alliance seemed to stem from longstanding issues, and there wouldn't be any electoral consequences due to his decision.

Nitish Kumar LIVE: On Nitish Kumar taking oath as Bihar CM after joining NDA, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul says, " The kind of work that has been done by Central govt over the 10 years under the leadership of PM Modi, no opposition party can take on us...if Nitish Kumar has come to his census and if he wants to be with us to fulfil PM Modi's dream of taking the nation forward, it is a good thing...from the very first day the INDI alliance was formed, we have been saying there is no importance of it. Even if nobody leaves that alliance and they work with their whole strength still they can't survive in front of the leadership of PM Modi. We want the entire INDI alliance to fight against PM Modi, we also want to see how strong they are"

Nitish Kumar LIVE: BJP national president JP Nadda after Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) returned back to NDA says, “Now with the NDA govt, there will be stability and improvement in law in order in Bihar.”

“Now the double engine govt will benefit Bihar,” he added.

Nitish Kumar LIVE: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after returning to BJP-led NDA says, “We will stay together. 8 leaders took oath as ministers today and the rest will be inducted soon. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha have been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers.”

Regarding RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that "JDU will be finished in 2024," Nitish Kumar says, “We work for the development and progress of Bihar. We will keep doing the same, nothing else. Tejashwi was not doing anything. Now I am back where I was before (in NDA) and now there is no question of going anywhere.”

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: Bihar's newly elected deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary says, “We will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar. In 2020 we won the elections and defeated Lalu Yadav's family and will do the same in future also.”

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: Former Bihar CM and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi says, “This is a very strong cabinet. The problems that were going on in Bihar in the past will be improved and the state will progress rapidly.”

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal's Upendra Kushwaha on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's return to BJP-led NDA says, “We (NDA) will win all the 40 seats in Bihar (in 2024 Lok Sabha elections).”

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's return to BJP-led NDA says, “I think it is clear now that Nitish Kumar is an opportunist. People are now aware of this and they would give him a befitting reply.”

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: Shrawan Kumar from JD(U), Santosh Kumar Suman from Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Sumit Kumar Singh took the oath as ministers following Nitish's swearing-in as chief minister.

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: BJP's Prem Kumar takes oath as as a member of the council of ministers in the new Nitish Kumar-led government

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: In the Nitish Kumar-led government, BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha are sworn in as ministers. Additionally, JD(U)'s Bijendra Prasad Yadav took the oath as a minister in the new government.

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: Nitish Kumar has reached Raj Bhavan for the oath ceremony, marking his ninth consecutive swearing-in over the past two decades. This comes after his separation from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led by Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: BJP Bihar president Samrat Chaudhary, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan, and other leaders have arrived at Raj Bhavan in Patna to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of the new government.

Earlier today, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister and aligned with the BJP-led NDA coalition.

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: In Patna, BJP national president JP Nadda holds a meeting with Governor Rajendra Arlekar. Nitish Kumar stepped down as the Chief Minister today and aligned with the BJP-led NDA coalition. He is set to retake the oath today for the ninth time, accompanied by two new deputy chief ministers from the BJP.

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader Neeraj Kumar strongly criticised the estranged ally RJP, stating that the party had not successfully controlled its leaders from making unfavourable public statements against their governing partner.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Neeraj Kumar said, "What did they (RJD) do to control leaders who foul-mouthed us?"

"Nitish Kumar need not offer anyone any excuses (for quitting the grand alliance). He did not compromise with governance. RJD is hurt as Nitish Kumar made large-scale appointments without indulging in any irregularities. There were no underhand dealings or funny business when it came to postings either. Did they even ask their leaders to go easy on their foul language?" the JD(U) leader added.

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded to JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar's recent political shift on Sunday, labelling him a 'snollygoster'. Tharoor, known for his eloquent use of English, characterised Kumar in his distinctive manner, employing the term, which denotes "a shrewd, unprincipled politician". Read full story here

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: On Nitish Kumar joining NDA, RJD leader and former deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav says, "Khela abhi baki hai, we stand with the public."

Nitish Kumar resigned as the chief minister earlier today and will again take the oath shortly with potential new BJP deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha.

Bihar Politics LIVE Updates: BJP leader Rituraj Sinha, discussing the upcoming oath-taking ceremony set to take place shortly in Patna, says,“BJP chief JP Nadda will arrive, and he will attend the oath-taking ceremony. We (BJP leaders) are also here (Patna) for the same. As per the information received, Chirag Paswan will come with the BJP chief, JP Nadda.”