Politics

Patna, Jan 14:The Bihar government, under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has announced that state ministers, as well as certain senior legislators, will now be eligible for two official residences. However, the allotment of a second residence comes with specific conditions, including payment of a standard rent. Who Gets a Second Residence? The decision applies to ministers, the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council, and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. In addition to residences allocated from the central government pool, officials will now have access to additional properties identified under the Legislative Assembly pool, subject to compliance with certain terms. Senior Legislators Also Eligible The government has extended this facili...

Patna, Jan 14:Speculation is rife in Bihar’s political circles over a possible reunion between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his once-trusted aide and former Union Minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh, popularly known as RCP Singh. The debate has gained momentum amid discussions about the potential political entry of Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, and RCP Singh’s recent statements hinting at reconciliation. Political observers are asking a crucial question: Has Nitish Kumar chosen RCP Singh to play a mentor-like role—akin to Mughal regent Bairam Khan—for Nishant Kumar, should he step into active politics? Nitish Kumar has a long history of reshaping his party and alliances, often sidelining or re-embracing close associates based on political necessity. Leaders such as Upendra Kushw...