Politics

In a significant political statement, Bihar Minister and HAM (Hindustani Awam Morcha) National President Santosh Kumar Suman has publicly advised his father and party patron, former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, to maintain “organizational discipline” while expressing views on party matters. Speaking to the media, Santosh Suman clarified that while Manjhi, as the party’s patron, naturally has opinions on the expansion and strategic decisions of the party, any issues should ideally be raised within party forums rather than through public statements or the edia. Political Statements Stir ControversyManjhi has recently attracted attention for openly commenting on issues such as the upcoming Rajya Sabha seat, matters concerning NDA alliance partners, and remarks about Upendra Kushwaha...

Patna, Bihar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ability to maintain a tight grip on power has often intrigued political observers. Analysts point out that his secret lies in a reliable and strategically managed bureaucracy, enabling him to control administrative affairs and monitor ministers effectively—a practice he has perfected since coming to power in 2010. Strategic Use of BureaucracyUnlike Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who rose to power in 2017, Nitish Kumar has been leveraging the bureaucracy to consolidate authority since his early years as a Union Minister. His strategy of nurturing administrative loyalty began with the induction of trusted officials, notably bringing in RCP Singh as a Special Secretary during his tenure as Railway Minister, later elevating hi...

Patna, Bihar: Bihar politics often reminds observers that negotiating with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is never straightforward. Recently, the BJP celebrated securing the Home Ministry after 20 years of political effort. Yet, Samrat Chaudhary, despite taking charge, could not fully assert his authority. Here’s why. The Missing Key – General Administration DepartmentWhile the BJP managed to secure the Home Ministry, the General Administration (GA) Department remained under the direct control of Nitish Kumar. Had GA been given to the BJP as well, Samrat Chaudhary would have gained unprecedented influence, able to independently oversee decisions made by the Home Ministry without interference. Without GA, however, every significant move by the Home Ministry ultimately requires the Chief Min...

Patna: Taking oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister for the tenth time, Nitish Kumar continues to operate in a style distinct from other political leaders. Following the party’s victory in the 2025 assembly elections, Kumar has made several strategic decisions that have left not only the opposition but even allies in the ruling coalition surprised. Analysts say his approach has hit two targets with one arrow—asserting control over the government while subtly managing coalition partners. Formation of Three New DepartmentsIn a move that surprised many, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar created three new departments, keeping two critical portfolios—Civil Aviation and Higher Education—under his control. Only one department, Employment and Skill Development, was allocated to the BJP, while key department...