Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar, the most popular chief minister of India.

 

The Minimalist Mantri (politician). That is how The Indian Express describes the man who “has turned the fortunes of the state since he came to power” according to Forbes. Born on 1 March, 1951 in an area called Bakhtiapur in the district of Patna in Bihar, this 60-year-old former Railways Minister and second time Chief Minister of Bihar has “infused new life into a creaking state.” (Forbes)

 

Son of a freedom fighter, Nitish Kumar was born only four years after the country had got its independence form Britain. The son of Kaviraj Ram Lakhan Singh and Parmeshvari Devi, he grew up cycling through the streets of Patna and went to the Bihar College of Engineering (now National Institute of Technology, Patna) to study. After graduation he was married off to Manju Kumari Sinha in 1973 and the couple has a son.

 

Nitish's first stint at politics was under the leadership of Jayaprakash Narayan in the

 1974. But it would be still another decade before he gets an office of power; in 1985 for the first time Nitish Kumar found himself sitting beside the decision makers inside the Bihar Legislative Assembly. After that there was no looking back.

 

Barely two years after becoming a member of the Legislative Assembly, Nitish Kumar assumed the post of the president of the Yuva Lok Dal. Another two years and he was elected the Secretary General of Janta Dal in 1989. The same year he was also elected into the Lok Sabha.

 

The next year brought more laurels to the man, now in his 40s. He was elected the Union Minister of State, Agriculture and Corporation (UMSAC). Though he had to resign within 18 months, this was far from being an exit from politics. Hardly had a year passed after his resignation as a UMSAC, he became the Union Railways Minister in 1991; a post he would hold thrice (1991, 1998 and 2002) before coming into power in Bihar.

 

With such portfolios Nitish Kumar was, by no means, an weak politician. But still not many people in the country had heard about him or knew much about him. People first had a glimpse of the man after he defeated Rashtriya Janta Dal, the incumbent party in the state elections in Bihar. The head of the party, Lalu Prasad Yadav, was a popular – and a little comical – politician in India so both journalists and common people alike were suddenly interested in the new Chief Minister of Bihar.

Within a couple of years after he became the Chief Minister, Bihari diaspora began returning to their native state and it was perhaps the most vocal sign that things were taking a turn for the good. Nitish's name began to be associated with good governance after a The Times of India report which put Bihar as the second fastest growing state in India.

 

His leadership skills were well rewarded when the people in the state once again chose to elect him and his party to power. Now he is two years into his second term and so far there it would be interesting to watch how the second time Chief Minister fares this time.

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Rajan Tiwari Comment by Rajan Tiwari on February 8, 2012 at 4:17pm

If you think hard looking back in history, Bihar has pioneered in almost every field. Be it education: Nalanda being the first University of the WORLD, crime: as we have been witness over last more than 15 years, and now development that we are witnessing today given that most CMs and states are notoriously getting famous with some or other forms of Scandals.

CHANDRA SHEKHAR AZAD Comment by CHANDRA SHEKHAR AZAD on February 2, 2012 at 8:20pm

The Cheif Minister of Bihar

Sir;

Your are a great leader of bihar & Nation. I want to pray to look in the matter of  road accident due to untrained driver,its speed in & head light (heavy light}. Please ask your traffic department to remember or read traffic rule.So that people can walk on road safely. I have seen your rule at ganga setu. 

Thanking you,have good day.

Er.C.S.AZAD

P.Eng.CIVIL

9431282545 

Ajay singh Comment by Ajay singh on February 1, 2012 at 12:19am

TO

the cheif minister of bihar

sir,

most humbly & respectfully i would like to say that ,i am reading in kalinga institute of industrial technology(KIIT),bhubaneswar

I have need eductional loan but the managar of pnb bank ,branch-Bhusra,dist-Muzafferpur is not allowing for education loan.so plz sir ,you help me ,what would i do?

     for this kind of act i shall ever be obliged to you.

    thanking you

   yours sincerly

  ajay kumar singh

  mecanical engineering (2nd year student)

  mobile no -07205469688

bhawana kumari Comment by bhawana kumari on January 30, 2012 at 6:42pm

sir i want to meet you plzz but how can it is possible from bhawana(8409951031)

Aruni Pandey Comment by Aruni Pandey on January 26, 2012 at 4:58pm

a true leader of bihar. not only for but also for india.

Tarun kumar jha Comment by Tarun kumar jha on January 17, 2012 at 5:58pm

 

Respected Sir,

Apne jo picture Bihar ki  chavi dikai hi wo bhaut hi tarif ki bat hi ,

Sir thoda  hospital per dhyan dene ki kripa kre or sath me jo young Bihar ke bahar apna jivika chal rahe ho or o sab Bihar me bussines kerne ki icha rakhte hi uske liye ap thoda kuch soche ,

God bless you sir

 

 

sanjeet patel Comment by sanjeet patel on January 17, 2012 at 12:24pm

mile stone

Mukesh Kumar Singh Comment by Mukesh Kumar Singh on January 7, 2012 at 8:35pm

You are very great person. I respact you, your thout, and your work. I am always with you......................................................................|

sheikh rajhi. Comment by sheikh rajhi. on January 4, 2012 at 8:34pm

manniye mukhy mantri ji aapse gujaris hai ki gopal ganj jila siwan jila me school jane wale bacho ke sath sadak chap tapori ladkiyo ko paresan na kare khas tur per fulwaria prakhand me pls kuch kijiye pls-------------------------thanks,

 

sheikh rajhi. Comment by sheikh rajhi. on January 4, 2012 at 8:26pm

my dear sir aapse mai umeed rakhta hu ki pure bihar me school jane wali ladkiyo ko lofer aor chedne wale logo ke liye sabhi jile ke sp aor inspector ko nirdesh de taki unke jariye schooly chatrao ko bina bhay ko school bheja jake.thanks.

purushotam gupta Comment by purushotam gupta on December 23, 2011 at 1:37pm

thanks nitesh je we are proud to be bihari,DEVELOPMENT MEANS NITESH KUMAR AFTER A LONG TIME BIHAR IS DEVELOPING THANKS SIR..............

Mrinal Singh Comment by Mrinal Singh on December 9, 2011 at 1:17pm

Bi har me sirf party change hua hai aur sarkar badli hai, jo log RJD me tha wahi log ab nitish sarkar me hai,aaj log bolte hai ki badi badi car road par dikh es aap develpoment nahi bol sakte, jab tak ek aam admi ki baat nahi suna jata jab tak aap devlopment nahi bol sakte. Crime har state me hai aur bihar se jayada hai difference itna hai ki us crime se aam aadmi ko koi fark nahi parta hai, waha police baat sunti hai, bihar me ek v aam aadmi or public ko police protection nahi milta maange par v, magar jis person se khatra hai aam public use hi police protection mili hui hai. Bihar govt ka jitna v officer or public grivance cell ka website bana kar diya gaya hai uspar kuch nahi hota, aap mail kare ya complain kare koi respons nahi hota. Aap agar police station jaate hai complaun karne to aapka complain le se pehle aapok hi 10-120hrs baitha diya jata hai.Aur ye saari baatein main aise nahi bol raha main jhel raha hu right now. Maine apne family ki protection ke liye har jagah application diya by and by post, par kuch nahi hua, protection mujhe apne iye nahi chaiye apni maa ke liye kyoki humara property dispute chal raha hai uncles se but kuch nahi hua, mere younger brother ko marwa diya mere uncle ne par un ke upar fir tak nahi hua. apna makan hote hue v apne makan me nahi rah sakte. Aur hamare chief minister kahte hai ki aam admi safe hai ,law and order sahi hai. Aaj agar naxali nahi khatam ho raha hai to sab se bada karan yehi hai. kyo ki kamjor ko koi v help nahi karna chhata.

 

Sanjay Kumar Comment by Sanjay Kumar on November 22, 2011 at 3:15pm

Sir ji ..............
cooment pe bhi point out karo



 Sanjay Kumar on August 5, 2011 at 3:18pm

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mujhe bahut khusi hai ki bihar mai bahut acha work hua hai ........but abhi bhi bihar ke log safe nhi hai ..................yrs 2008 mai bihar ke R.P.SHARMA  enngeniering college ka student....ptana se Darbhanga ghar ko chalta hai or wo ghar nhi pahuch pata hai .........this is the unbelivable ...........bihar police ka jabab hi nhi hai ................abhi tak kuch nhi hua sirf hua to missing entry.............drivinge license ya pan card khone ki tarah.....is tarh bihar kaise acha ho sakta hai ..........Regards Sanjay kumar.........any disscusion plz call....9910644894
Ranjeet Raj Comment by Ranjeet Raj on November 18, 2011 at 12:48pm

CAN WE WRITE DIRECTLY TO YOU ABOUT SOME DEVELOPMENT IN MY VILLAGE STILL THERE IS NO LIGHT AND ROAD AND NO HOSPITAL FOR ALL THAT WE HAVE  TO GO 11 KM FAR

Ranjeet Raj Comment by Ranjeet Raj on November 18, 2011 at 12:46pm

thanks nitesh je we are proud to be bihari,DEVELOPMENT MEANS NITESH KUMAR AFTER A LONG TIME BIHAR IS DEVELOPING THANKS SIR

binoykumarsingh Comment by binoykumarsingh on November 3, 2011 at 10:09am

Nitish kumar ji has done lots and lots of works in comparision to earlier chief minister I and my family inhabitant of bullabigha,po;gurusarsnpur,ps;selaw and district nalanda bihar wish him all happiness and prosperity through almighty God to him and his relatives. mara mitti ka yad hamasha atta hai par kya kara may badli aha sa nahi ja sakata hu

Thanking you

 

Masum Raja Comment by Masum Raja on October 9, 2011 at 11:31pm
NITISH KUMAR NE HAMARE LITE BAHUT KUCHA KITA HAI,.......AUR MAI CHHAHATA HUN KI BIHAR 1 AUR MANGE PURI KIYA JAY LIGHT KA PRABHANDH KIYA JAY.............



SIWAN K AAS PASS K LOG LIGHT BILKUL RAHTI HI NAHI
Dilip kumar yadav Comment by Dilip kumar yadav on October 7, 2011 at 9:25pm
good idea my  friend
Jitendra Kumar Yadav Comment by Jitendra Kumar Yadav on October 7, 2011 at 12:43pm

Nitish ji me Bihar Village Panchayat ka liya Ek website banana chahata hu  Website me pure Village Panchayat ki Information rahaga, Mukhiya, Zilla Parishad, Panchayat samiti, sbhi KO pure 5 years me Bihar Government  sa kitna paisa militate hai ye sub kaha kaha  kharch karate hai ye pure Information website me hogi  bus  aap ki  mujha  help chahiye …………me Jitendra Kumar Yadav, Umesh Kumar Yadav, 9871730720,9971561280. Please Call me.  Benipatti, Madhubani, Bihar, India.www.yellowpagesncr.com

Jitendra Kumar Yadav Comment by Jitendra Kumar Yadav on October 7, 2011 at 12:32pm

बिहार पंचायत चुनाव में नेपाल सीमा पार से सस्ते में रेडियो द्वारा प्रचार: क्या आईडिया है , सर जी !

बिहार के पंचायत चुनाव समाज के लिए एक दूरगामी समाधान है, ये तो सबको पता है. ये भी पता है कि चुनावी हिंसा चुनाव के पहले शुरू होकर आगे भी कुछ समय चलेगी तब फिर लोग परिणाम स्वीकार कर शांति से बैठेंगे. लेकिन बिहार पंचायत चुनाव ने एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय मुद्दा जो खड़ा कर दिया है , अब उसकी खबर ली जाये. चुनाव आयोग के अधिकारी भी इस पचड़े से पसीना पसीना हैं.
खबर ये है कि बिहार के पंचायती उम्मीद्द्वारों को चुनाव प्रचार का एक अद्भुत जरिया बड़े सस्ते रेट पर मिल गया है और चुनाव आयोग इस बात से एकदम परेशान है – बगल में नेपाल के राजदेवी  एफ एम , जलेश्वरनाथ  एफ एम,
मधेशी  रेडियो, रेडियो  टुडे एवं जनकपुर रेडियो इत्यादि स्टेशन भारत स्थित रेडियो स्टेशनों से  कहीं सस्ता रेट दे रहे हैं उम्मीदवारों को. और जन उम्मीदवार का काम सस्ते में और प्रभावशाली ढंग से बन रहा हो, तो वो क्यों बेमतलब बड़ा करे अपना  चुनावी व्यय!

हालत ये है कि ये मामला अब कोई छिटपुट मामला नहीं रहा. सीमावर्ती सात जिलों में सौ से ऊपर उम्मीदवार
अपना प्रचार सीमा पर से करवा रहे हैं. अब चक्कर ये है कि इस खर्चे का हिसाब चुनाव आयोग कैसे लगावे? लेकिन इस से भी बड़ा चक्कर ये है कि सीमा पर से चुनावी प्रचार कहाँ तक कानूनी माना जा सकता है?

खैर, फिलहाल चुनाव आयोग इस गंभीर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मामले को परे रख कर नेपाली रेडियो पर अपने कान लगाये हुए है और हिसाब चल रहा है कि किसने कितनी मुद्रा खर्ची – चाहे इधर हो या उधर!

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