Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Resigns, Returns to BJP

Breaking News

Patna, January 28, 2024: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from his post and left the Mahagathbandhan alliance to return back to the BJP-led NDA fold.

Details

Kumar, who had snapped ties with the BJP in August 2022, had joined the Bihar Mahagathbandhan. On Sunday, he took oath as Bihar Chief Minister with the BJP as the largest party in the alliance.

This is the ninth time that Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as Chief Minister. However, it is important to note that many others have served as CM longer than he has in fewer tenures.

Significance

Kumar's return to the BJP is a significant development in Indian politics. It is likely to have a major impact on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The move also raises questions about the future of the Mahagathbandhan, which was seen as a potential challenger to the BJP.