Nitish Resigns

Why Nitish chose to name Manjhi as his successor in Bihar

The most important reason is that Nitish finds his position in the party, which has been under threat in recent times, safe with a low-profile, non-assertive, unambitious Dalit leader as CM

Who is the new Bihar CM? Get to know Jitan Ram Manjhi

Manjhi, a six-time MLA who was elected from Makhdumpur reserved constituency in Jehanabad district, was minister for SC and ST welfare in the outgoing Nitish Kumar government.

Bihar: Cong writes to the Governor offering support to new JD(U) govt

With the support of the four-member Congress, the numbers for the new JD(U) government has increased to 124 in the Assembly whose effective strength at present is 239.

Know the new Bihar CM designate: Jitan Ram Manjhi

The 68-year-old JD(U) MLA from the Makhdumpur (SC) seat in Jehanabad district, lost the Lok Sabha polls from the Gaya (SC) seat and was third behind winner BJP's Hari Manjhi and RJD's Ramji Manjhi.

Nitish to name new Bihar CM, refuses to withdraw resignation

In the morning Yadav had said Kumar's decision to quit as Chief Minister was 'final' and a new leader would be elected.