Nitish Kumar sworn in 9th time as Bihar CM, twice in two years

PTC News Desk: In a historic turn of events, Nitish Kumar assumed the role of Chief Minister for an unprecedented ninth time on Sunday, marking a significant political maneuver in Bihar. This momentous occasion unfolded mere hours after Kumar formally resigned from his position as Chief Minister within the RJD-JD(U) government.

The swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister of the BJP-JD(U) government witnessed the presence of notable figures, including Jitan Ram Manjhi, Chirag Paswan, Samrat Chaudhary, and JP Nadda. Against the backdrop of fervent chants echoing "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Jai Shree Ram," Kumar took the oath of office, solidifying his prominent position in Bihar's political landscape.

This marks Nitish Kumar's second stint as Chief Minister within a span of two years. In 2022, he previously took the oath after breaking ties with the NDA and aligning with the RJD, Congress, and the Left alliance to lead the Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar. Kumar's dynamic political journey continues to shape the state's political narrative, showcasing his resilience and strategic adaptability in the ever-evolving political arena.

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Nitish Kumar sworn in for the 9th time: Key developments unveiled

1. Nitish Kumar, along with BJP's Samrat Choudhury and Vijay Sinha, took the oath on Sunday, signaling the formation of a new government in Bihar. The Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) president, Dr. Santosh Kumar Suman, also joined the swearing-in ceremony.

2. In a significant political shift, RJD ministers were overnight excluded from the cabinet, reflecting the altered political landscape in Bihar under Nitish Kumar's leadership.

3. Tejashwi Yadav asserted that 2024 signifies the decline of the JD(U), emphasizing that the political dynamics in Bihar are far from settled.

4. Political strategist Prashant Kishor predicted a short-lived alliance between Nitish and the BJP, foreseeing further changes in Bihar within six months after the Lok Sabha elections. Kishor suggested that regardless of Nitish Kumar's political affiliations, he would struggle to secure more than 20 seats in the 2025 state election.

5. Akhilesh Yadav accused Nitish Kumar of setting a new record of betrayal, asserting that the BJP is currently at its weakest.

6. Nitish Kumar assumed the role of Chief Minister for the first time in 2000, positioning himself against the RJD. In 2013, he parted ways with the NDA but aligned with RJD in the 2015 election.

7. In 2017, Nitish Kumar severed ties with the RJD, returning to the NDA. In 2022, he once again broke away from the NDA and realigned with the RJD.

8. Explaining his Sunday morning resignation, Nitish Kumar stated that the dynamics within the INDIA bloc were not working out.

9. The Congress acknowledged being aware of the unfolding situation in Bihar but refrained from commenting earlier in the interest of the INDIA bloc. Responding to JD(U)'s allegations of repeated insults to Nitish Kumar, the Congress asserted that if he wished to stay, he could have, but he chose to join the NDA. Previously, the Congress mentioned Mallikarjun Kharge's unsuccessful attempt to reach out to Nitish Kumar.

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More details awaited...

(Inputs from agencies)

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