Sun May 04 22:44:04 UTC 2025: ## Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Vows to Remain in NDA

**Patna, Bihar – May 5, 2025** – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking a fifth consecutive term, reaffirmed his commitment to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration of the Khelo India Youth Games in Patna, Kumar credited the BJP with his rise to power, stating, “I am going to remain here always.”

Kumar, the Janata Dal (United) supremo, acknowledged past shifts in alliances, but emphasized this would not happen again. He specifically mentioned late Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s role in his ascent to the Chief Ministership.

Kumar’s political history is marked by fluctuating alliances. While a BJP ally since the mid-1990s, he parted ways in 2013 following Narendra Modi’s rise. Despite subsequent alliances with rivals like Lalu Prasad, he returned to the NDA in 2017 and again in 2024, after a brief stint with the INDIA bloc. His decision to rejoin the NDA ahead of last year’s Lok Sabha elections surprised many, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. The statement solidifies his current position within the NDA ahead of the upcoming state elections.

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