JD(U) President Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar CM for a record ninth time. Nitish Kumar first took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar in 2000. He has remained the CM of Bihar since 2005, except for a brief moment in 2014.
Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.
India News: JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, who ruled Bihar for the longest time, has frequently changed alliances with the BJP. He has been accused of opportunism
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