Nitish Kumar skips namaz at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan for first time in 20 years
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, did not attend the Id prayers at Patna's Gandhi Maidan for the first time in 20 years. He instead sent his son, Nishant Kumar, to represent him and interact with the Muslim community. This move is seen as a strategy to regain trust among Muslims after several leaders resigned from the Janata Dal (United) following the party's support of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Nishant Kumar received a warm welcome at the event and later met with Rajeev Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, a JD(U) leader and Union Minister.
29 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Senior JD(U) leaders met with Nitish Kumar at his residence to dissuade him from resigning from the Legislative Council and Chief Minister's post.
1 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Bihar is transitioning to a new Chief Minister after Nitish Kumar's resignation, marking a shift in power from the RJD to the BJP and Delhi's influence.
6 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Sanjay Saraogi, President of the BJP in Bihar, stated the party is poised to take control of the state's top political position.
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