Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Nitish Kumar to extend congratulations before the Bihar Chief Minister's resignation, marking his departure from the Mahagathbandhan alliance with RJD and Congress. Nitish Kumar's decision to step down precedes his expected reentry into the BJP-led NDA coalition. Amid speculation, the BJP is anticipated to offer support to JD(U) for forming a new government. Nitish Kumar cited discord within the alliance as the reason for his resignation, prompting comparisons to a "chameleon" by Congress leaders. The political landscape in Bihar undergoes a significant shift as Nitish Kumar prepares for a ninth term as Chief Minister.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor forecasts a brief tenure for the newly formed Janata Dal (United)-BJP alliance in Bihar, following Nitish Kumar's resignation and reunion with the BJP-led NDA. Kishor asserts the alliance won't survive until the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, estimating its duration at a year or less. Expressing his views to reporters, Kishor emphasizes the likelihood of changes within six months of the Lok Sabha elections. Kumar's swearing-in for a ninth term as Chief Minister accompanies Kishor's prediction, underlining the state's evolving political landscape and ongoing speculation about future alliances and governance dynamics.

Nitish Kumar has assumed office as Bihar's Chief Minister for an unprecedented ninth term, following his resignation earlier in the day from the RJD-JD(U) government. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by notable political figures including Jitan Ram Manjhi and JP Nadda, signifies Kumar's return to power within a BJP-JD(U) alliance. With this transition, Bihar braces for political realignments as Kumar navigates changing alliances, including his recent role in opposition unity against the BJP. Meanwhile, reactions from political leaders such as Tejashwi Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav reflect the evolving dynamics in Bihar's political landscape, hinting at potential future developments.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge mocks Nitish Kumar's flip-flop as he resigns as Bihar Chief Minister, citing 'Aaya Ram, gaya Ram' analogy. Kharge suggests prior knowledge of Kumar's intentions, referencing hints from Tejashwi Yadav and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Jairam Ramesh adds, Kumar's frequent political shifts rival chameleons in color-changing ability. He accuses BJP of orchestrating the drama to distract from Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Kumar justifies exit, stating "nothing was right" in the alliance with RJD and Congress. Kumar resigned and is set to be sworn in again with BJP support. Bihar political turmoil persists.

The Janata Dal (United) accuses the Congress of engineering Nitish Kumar's departure from the INDIA bloc, attributing it to a leadership dispute. JD(U) leader KC Tyagi alleges that Mamata Banerjee was coerced into proposing Mallikarjun Kharge as the alliance's prime ministerial candidate, contrary to prior agreements of a leaderless coalition. Tyagi further criticizes Congress for prolonging seat-sharing discussions, citing internal tensions within the alliance. In response, Congress dismisses Kumar as a "chameleon" and attempts to downplay the significance of the INDIA bloc's disarray. The developments underscore growing rifts within the opposition alliance ahead of crucial elections.

Nitish Kumar exits the alliance with RJD and resigns as Bihar Chief Minister, marking his fifth flip-flop in a decade. He met Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar to tender his resignation and staked claim to form a new government with BJP support. Despite BJP's earlier assertion of closing doors for Kumar, they join hands again. BJP's Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha likely to be Deputy CMs. Kumar's resignation deals a blow to the INDIA alliance ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Political speculations arise amidst Kumar's frequent political shifts.

After Nitish Kumar's resignation as Bihar Chief Minister, BJP's Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha are set to become Deputy Chief Ministers. The decision was made during a legislative party meeting where BJP MLAs unanimously passed the proposal to form an NDA government. Choudhary was elected as the legislative party leader, while Sinha will serve as the deputy leader. This development follows BJP's confirmation of forming a government in alliance with JD(U) and other partners. The move marks the end of the 'Mahagathbandhan' rule in Bihar, triggered by political shifts and Kumar's resignation.            

After resigning as Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar cited discord within the coalition as the reason behind his decision. "Not everything was alright... I tried to make it work, couldn't," he stated. Following JD(U) MLAs' meeting, Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Rajendra Arlekar, ending the 18-month alliance with RJD and Congress. With BJP's support, he's set to take oath as CM again today. BJP likely to have two Deputy CMs, with Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha as frontrunners. BJP legislators have pledged their support. Nitish Kumar's return reshapes Bihar's political landscape.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, marking a significant departure from the grand alliance he formed just 18 months ago with Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD. Kumar, also the President of Janata Dal (United), is speculated to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). With the governor accepting his resignation, Kumar will serve as caretaker chief minister until a new government is established. This marks Kumar's fourth political shift. The BJP, holding the largest number of MPs in Bihar, potentially opens a new chapter in the state's political landscape.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced key appointments for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Baijayant Jay Panda is set to lead in Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde in Bihar, and Prakash Javadekar in Kerala. The party also assigned election roles for various states, with notable figures like Biplab Kumar Deb for Haryana and Tarun Chugh for Ladakh. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani will manage Chandigarh and Punjab. The strategic appointments aim to streamline the party's campaign efforts as the nation anticipates the parliamentary polls in April-May.