Patna, Mar 5: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on Thursday, according to leaders of the Janata Dal (United). Party sources said Kumar is expected to submit his nomination at the state assembly around 11 am. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, is […]

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced he will contest the Rajya Sabha polls ending his tenure as the longest serving CM of Bihar.

New Delhi: The process for filing nominations for the biennial elections to the Council of States, Rajya Sabha, will begin on Thursday, with candidates

Patna: JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar filed nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. He has been the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar who has

Patna: JDU chief Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that he will step down as the Chief Minister of Bihar moving to the Rajya Sabha. The veteran JDU leader

Political speculation rises in Bihar as Nitish Kumar seeks a Rajya Sabha seat, while his son prepares for active politics.

Political speculation rises in Bihar as Nitish Kumar seeks a Rajya Sabha seat, while his son prepares for active politics.

Nitish Kumar's exit marks the end of an era in Bihar politics, shifting power dynamics towards a BJP-led future.

Candidates from the NDA have submitted their nominations for all three vacant seats from Assam.

Candidates from the NDA have submitted their nominations for all three vacant seats from Assam.

Bihar was abuzz with speculation over rumours the state’s CM Nitish Kumar may move to the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for the BJP to take the top post.

Bihar politics: Political circles are abuzz with speculation over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s possible move to the Rajya Sabha. Meanwhile, his son Nishant Kumar is reportedly set to enter active politics, with a formal announcement expected soon.

Patna: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar's tenure as Bihar Chief Minister as a "golden chapter" in the state's

Nitish Kumar formally submitted his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This move marks the conclusion of Kumar’s tenure as the longest-serving Chief Minister in Bihar’s history, a record he achieved earlier this year when he was sworn in for his 10th term. In a social media […]

Nitish Kumar News: There is intense speculation over what formula the new government in Bihar will adopt. Many political observers believe that Bihar could see its first Chief Minister from the BJP.

Bhubaneswar: Candidates will file their nominations today for the four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha. A total of five candidates are expected to submit

Explore Nitish Kumar's political evolution from rebellion to Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister, highlighting his governance and strategic alliances.

Explore Nitish Kumar's political evolution from rebellion to Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister, highlighting his governance and strategic alliances.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The development comes following Nitish Kumar's announcement to move to Rajya Sabha after having a 20-year tenure as the CM of Bihar. India News | Union HM Amit Shah Meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Amidst His Move to Rajya Sabha.

In a social media post on X, Nitish Kumar said that it has been his desire to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as both Houses of Parliament. 

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Apart from Nitish Kumar, other NDA candidates, including Upendra Kushwaha and Bihar BJP chief Nitin Nabin, also filed their nominations for the Upper House. India News | Political Transition in Bihar as Nitish Kumar Files Rajya Sabha Nomination in Amit Shah's Presence.

The BJP has carried out a "political abduction" in Bihar, and the core voter of Janata Dal (United) feels cheated, the state's main opposition, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has said

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, launched a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar confirmed filing nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat, saying that his "hijack" allegation proved to be true. India News | BJP Highjacked Nitish Kumar, Our Allegations Proven True: Tejashwi Yadav.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar on Thursday filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections in Bhubaneswar. India News | Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal, Sujeet Kumar File Nominations for Rajya Sabha Polls.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar officially filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders, the 75-year-old JD(U) supremo submitted his candidacy at the Bihar Legislative Assembly, effectively paving the way for his departure from the Chief Minister’s office. 🗳️ Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, Files Nomination Papers for Rajya Sabha Polls Amid Protests by JD(U) Workers (See Pics and Videos).

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. West Bengal Minister Babul Supriyo on Thursday expressed happiness after being nominated as a candidate for the Rajya Sabha, saying it is a new platform with new responsibilities. India News | Extremely Grateful to CM Mamata and Party for Rajya Sabha Nomination: Babul Supriyo.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to reporters in Patna, Yadav further reiterated his earlier claims related to BJP's willingness to remove Nitish Kumar from CM position, adding that at present his remarks have become true. He added that even when the Bihar CM left Mahagathbandhan in 2024, Tejashwi stated that the BJP would finish JD(U). India News | Nitish Ji Ko Ghoda Toh Chadaya, Lekin Phere Kisi Aur Ke Saath: RJD's Tejashwi Yadav on Bihar CM's Move to RS.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday slammed Nitish Kumar's decision to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, questioning the logic behind winning a popular mandate only to step down from state leadership. India News | Contested Elections, People Voted for You, but Now You Are Withdrawing: Sachin Pilot Slams Nitish Kumar for Filing Rajya Sabha Nomination.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das on Thursday said that the Indian National Congress, Biju Janata Dal and Communist Party of India (Marxist) have decided to support a joint candidate, Datteshwar Hota, for the Rajya Sabha elections. India News | Congress, BJD and CPI(M) Back Joint Rajya Sabha Candidate Datteshwar Hota: Odisha Congress Chief.