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  Tejashwi Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, extended congratulations to Nitish Kumar on his unprecedented 10th term as Chief Minister following the oath-taking ceremony today at Patna's Gandhi Maidan, a gesture that highlights political grace amid the Mahagathbandhan's electoral setback. In a post on X, Yadav expressed heartfelt best wishes to all newly sworn-in ministers of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, underscoring a commitment to constructive engagement despite the opposition's reduced tally of 40-54 seats against the NDA's commanding 200+ mandate in the 243-member assembly. Yadav's Message of Hope and Accountability Yadav's statement emphasized the importance of the incoming administration living up to public aspirations, fulfilling electoral pledges, and effecting meaningful improvements in Bihar's socio-economic fabric. "I hope the new government will meet the expectations of ...

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was sworn in for a record 10th term today at Gandhi Maidan, solidifying his position as the state's longest-serving leader with over 18 years in office since his substantive entry in 2005, raising speculation whether the 75-year-old alliance maestro can extend his tenure to 2031 and claim India's top spot for most years as CM, surpassing Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling's 24 years and 165 days (1994–2019). Kumar's political odyssey, marked by resilience and strategic flips—joining NDA in 2005, RJD in 2015, back to NDA in 2022—has defined Bihar's trajectory, from the brief 7-day term in 2000 (failed majority test) and interim Jitan Ram Manjhi stint to today's NDA triumph of 200+ seats in the 243-member assembly. Bihar's Ironman: 18+ Years and Counting Kumar's cumulative tenure exceeds 18 years, eclipsing predecessors like Lalu Prasad Yadav's 15 years and Karpoori Thakur's 8 years, achieved through nine prior oa...

  As Bihar prepares for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's unprecedented 10th oath-taking ceremony at the historic Gandhi Maidan tomorrow, November 20, 2025, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi drew a poignant parallel to the site's revolutionary legacy, noting that it was here on June 5, 1974, that Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan launched his epochal 'Total Revolution' against the Congress regime's corruption, skyrocketing prices, and administrative failures, a movement that swept the nation and culminated in Indira Gandhi's resignation following the Emergency. Gandhi Maidan's Revolutionary Echo: From JP's Call to Nitish's Oath Tyagi highlighted the symbolism: "In 1974, Bihar showed the nation a path from Gandhi Maidan. Tomorrow, Nitish Kumar will take oath as CM from the same sacred ground," evoking JP's clarion against misgovernance that mobilized students, socialists, and citizens into a pan-India force for ethical politics. At 74, Nitish nicknamed ...

  Prashant Kishor, the 48-year-old election guru who engineered victories for figures like PM Narendra Modi, Nitish Kumar, and Mamata Banerjee, faced a stark reality check in his electoral debut as Jan Suraaj armed with a two-year foot march across Bihar, a polished setup, and nominees in 238 out of 243 assembly segments ended up with not a single victory and only a fractional vote percentage while the BJP-headed NDA stormed to a commanding win. In Bihar, a state burdened by poverty and ranking third in population, the electorate dismissed the reformist's call to end decades of inertia, opting instead for familiar caste-driven and clientelist structures without any palpable unrest or tipping point. Intense Campaign Trail: Marches, Spotlight, Yet No Ignition Kishor poured resources into the effort: extensive village-level treks, analytics-backed framework, engaging pitches on employment, out-migration, schooling—resonant concerns for Bihar's 130 million residents, predominantl...