Nitish Kumar Sworn In As Bihar Chief Minister For An Unprecedented Ninth Term, Marking A Historic Return
The Grand Alliance, which consisted of Kumar's Janata Dal (United), the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and the Congress, faced internal strife, particularly regarding corruption allegations against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
In a historic development, Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for an unprecedented ninth term, making a triumphant return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) alongside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The oath-taking ceremony, held in Patna, was attended by key BJP leaders and allies within the NDA.
This significant move by Nitish Kumar comes on the heels of his resignation from the chief ministerial position earlier in the day, marking the end of his governance within the Grand Alliance. The Grand Alliance, which consisted of Kumar's Janata Dal (United), the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and the Congress, faced internal strife, particularly regarding corruption allegations against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. The mounting tensions prompted Kumar to sever ties with the RJD and Congress.