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Bihar cabinet expansion brings Nitish Kumar son Nishant as fresh minister in Samrat Singh team

Bihar cabinet expansion brings Nitish Kumar son Nishant as fresh minister in Samrat Singh team

Bihar’s cabinet has been expanded as Nitish Kumar moved to the Rajya Sabha. BJP secured the biggest share with 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13. Among the new faces is Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar’s son, entering the cabinet for the first time after JD(U) workers urged him to join politics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Nitish Kumar son Nishant set to join Bihar cabinet tomorrow as swearing in nears

Nitish Kumar son Nishant set to join Bihar cabinet tomorrow as swearing in nears

Bihar is preparing for the swearing-in of Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on May 7 at Gandhi Maidan. Reports say JDU leaders and close associates persuaded Nishant late Tuesday, arguing it would boost the party’s electoral prospects. Nishant reportedly agreed, setting the stage for his induction into the expanded state cabinet.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026

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Nitish Kumar son Nishant starts Bihar Sadbhav yatra in first political outreach push

Nitish Kumar son Nishant starts Bihar Sadbhav yatra in first political outreach push

Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has launched his first political outreach in the state with a “Sadbhav Yatra” starting from Patna. The initiative marks his entry into active campaigning and aims to build connect with voters ahead of the next phase of Bihar’s political contest.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Nitish Kumar Leaves Aney Marg After Two Decades Moving to Old Home Near Rival

Nitish Kumar Leaves Aney Marg After Two Decades Moving to Old Home Near Rival

Nitish Kumar has vacated Bihar’s CM residence at 1 Aney Marg after nearly two decades, following his move to the Rajya Sabha. The shift ends a long chapter for the residence and its staff and signals a new phase for the JD(U) leader. He is relocating to his former home at 7 Circular Road, positioned behind the CM House.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026
JDU Files FIR Against Pappu Yadav Over Claim 90 Percent Women Enter Politics Via Rooms

JDU Files FIR Against Pappu Yadav Over Claim 90 Percent Women Enter Politics Via Rooms

JDU leader Rina Choudhary has lodged an FIR against Purnea MP Pappu Yadav after he said 90% of women enter politics through politicians’ rooms. Choudhary described the remark as deeply insulting and demanded a public apology. The move escalates controversy around the MP’s comments and their impact on women’s participation in politics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
JD U appoints Shrawon Kumar as Bihar legislative leader after legislators empower Nitish Kumar

JD U appoints Shrawon Kumar as Bihar legislative leader after legislators empower Nitish Kumar

JD(U) has named Shrawon Kumar as its legislative party leader in Bihar, following a move by party legislators to authorize national president Nitish Kumar to make the appointment. Kumar, a long-time associate of Nitish Kumar and a seventh-term MLA from Nalanda, is from the Kurmi community, a significant OBC group in Bihar.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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JD(U) hands Bihar CM post to BJP, citing past support in surprise reversal

JD(U) hands Bihar CM post to BJP, citing past support in surprise reversal

JD(U) has decided to give the Chief Minister’s post in Bihar to BJP, saying the move reciprocates support the alliance partner had provided earlier. The new government, led by Samrat Choudhary, will seek a vote of confidence, with the NDA holding a strong majority. The administration plans to continue along Nitish Kumar’s governance lines.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Nitish Kumar reshuffles JD U office bearers but leaves son Nishant out

Nitish Kumar reshuffles JD U office bearers but leaves son Nishant out

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar approved a refreshed list of national office bearers, naming a new vice president and retaining key roles like national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha and treasurer Alok Kumar Suman. The headline absence is Kumar’s son Nishant, who was not included in the appointments, while several prominent leaders were elevated as general secretaries and national secretaries.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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