Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM: As it happened

Nitish Kumar on Wednesday resigned as Bihar Chief Minister dumping the RJD and Congress to stitch a new alliance with BJP.

By Manisha Singh | Last Updated: Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 03:25
Pic courtesy: ANI

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned on Wednesday, dumping RJD over corruption charges against his deputy Tejashwi Yadav.

Citing irreconcilable differences with the senior ally over corruption charges against the son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Kumar announced his resignation after meeting Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, hours after the RJD supremo rejected outright the demand for his son's ouster.

Kumar's resignation capped days of stand-off between his party JD(U) and the RJD with the former insisting that Tejashwi defend himself against the allegations.

27 July 2017, 03:06 AM

RJD, Congress and all those who oppose BJP-RSS and Nitish Kumar will protest, hold dharnas and burn effigies - Tejashwi.

27 July 2017, 03:05 AM

If Nitish Kumar has the guts then he should go for fresh polls. I have just been used as a pawn by them for their political gains - Tejashwi.

We will fight and win, he adds.

27 July 2017, 03:03 AM

On being asked as to what the Governor said, Tejashwi says - He told us that I have already asked the other side to form the government. We even cited the Bommai case.

But we still appeal to the Governor, he adds.

27 July 2017, 03:02 AM

Nitish Kumar has to answer as to why he has betrayed the people of Bihar - Tejashwi.

27 July 2017, 03:00 AM

How can Nitish Kumar go with BJP. How can he forget what Narendra Modi told him regarding Bihar's DNA, asks Tejashwi.

27 July 2017, 02:55 AM

We appeal to the Governor to stop tomorrow's oath ceremony and invite us (RJD), the single largest party to form the government, says Tejashwi after meeting Keshari Nath Tripathi.

27 July 2017, 02:41 AM

RJD and Congress leaders come out of Governor's house after meeting Keshari Nath Tripathi.

27 July 2017, 02:34 AM

Bihar Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi invites Tejashwi Yadav and five RJD MLAs for discussion.

27 July 2017, 02:29 AM

A picture of the protest march by RJD and Congress.

27 July 2017, 02:25 AM

I've been defamed. People of Bihar are watching. Being the largest party we should have been invited (to form government in Bihar), says Tejashwi.

27 July 2017, 02:18 AM

He has sat in RSS' lap. It is betrayal of the mandate given by the people of Bihar - Tej Pratap Yadav.

27 July 2017, 02:14 AM

Tejashwi leads protest march. Tej Pratap Yadav is also with him.

27 July 2017, 02:02 AM

Tejashwi and his supporters march towards the Governor's house.

Congress part of the march. 

27 July 2017, 01:35 AM

Meanwhile Sushil Modi tweets a photo taken earlier inside the Raj Bhawan:

27 July 2017, 01:34 AM

Tejashwi Yadav also tweets - We are going to Governor house to stage dharna if not called for being the single largest party.

27 July 2017, 01:33 AM

Nitish Ji if you believe in your morality and honesty then why have you caged JDU MLAs in your house, tweets Tejashwi Yadav.

Governor gave us time at 11 am and now suddenly asked for NDA's oath ceremony at 10 am. Why so much hurry and rush Mr honest? he adds. 

27 July 2017, 01:26 AM

We have submitted a letter with support of 132 MLAs - Sushil Modi.

27 July 2017, 00:36 AM

Nitish Kumar along with others leave after meeting the Governor.

27 July 2017, 00:30 AM

Tejashwi Yadav along with RJD delegation with meet Bihar Governor at 11 am on Thursday to stake claim for forming government.

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27 July 2017, 00:25 AM

Have asked Governor for time to meet, being the largest party we will stake claim to from government. We will also get support from JD(U) MLAs, tweets Tejashwi Yadav. 

Also Read - BJP hands over to Bihar Governor letter of support to Nitish Kumar

27 July 2017, 00:25 AM

Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi and other BJP, JD(U) leaders leave for Raj Bhavan to meet Governor.

26 July 2017, 23:11 PM

The BJP tonight handed over to Bihar Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi the letter extending support to Nitish Kumar for forming the next government.

State BJP chief Nityanand Rai and senior party leader Sushil Kumar Modi drove to Raj Bhavan late this evening and handed over the letter.

Modi said BJP would be a part of the new government.

26 July 2017, 22:57 PM

Photo of meeting of BJP-JDU MLAs and leaders at Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna (courtesy - ANI).

 

 

26 July 2017, 22:56 PM

Nitish to take oath as CM of Bihar at 5 pm tomorrow, reports ANI.

26 July 2017, 21:42 PM

Lalu tweets:

26 July 2017, 21:35 PM

BJP does not favour mid-term polls in Bihar. We welcome the battle against corruption in Bihar, says Union Minister JP Nadda.

26 July 2017, 21:24 PM

Union Minister JP Nadda and BJP general secretary Anil Jain will visit Patna tomorrow.

26 July 2017, 21:15 PM

BJP has decided to support Nitish Kumar as CM, says senior Bihar BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi - reports PTI.

26 July 2017, 21:11 PM

Nitish to stake claim to form government in Bihar tomorrow with BJP's support, say media reports.

26 July 2017, 21:11 PM

All BJP MLAs invited to Nitish's residence, as per reports.

Also Read - Split in Bihar's grand alliance: Lalu Yadav counter attacks Nitish Kumar

26 July 2017, 20:43 PM

Whole heartedly thank PM Modi for response through his tweet about our decision, tweets Nitish.

26 July 2017, 20:34 PM

Congress says 'deeply disappointed' over resignation of Nitish Kumar.

26 July 2017, 20:31 PM

Lalu Prasad Yadav's supporters gather outside his residence in Patna (photo courtesy - ANI).

 

 

26 July 2017, 20:27 PM

CP Joshi was informed at the Governor's house, he asked Kumar to wait. Joshi said he'll get back after a word with Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, ANI quotes sources as saying.

26 July 2017, 20:06 PM

Nitish Kumar did not inform Rahul Gandhi about his intention to resign in their meeting, ANI quotes sources as saying.

26 July 2017, 20:05 PM

Appeal to Nitish that if he is anti-communal, then we should elect a new leader, says Lalu.

26 July 2017, 20:04 PM

All three parties JDU, RJD, Congress should sit down and decide upon the new leader for the state of Bihar - Lalu.

Also Read - PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar for resigning as Bihar CM, hails his 'fight against corruption'

26 July 2017, 20:02 PM

Nitish knew very well that he will not be able to save himself in the murder case that's why he played the resignation drama - Lalu.

26 July 2017, 20:01 PM

We had told Nitish Kumar, that allegations in public domain are all false We had given clarifications earlier as well - Lalu.

26 July 2017, 20:00 PM

PM immediately tweeted on Nitish's resignation. Nitish has not ruled out joining BJP - Lalu.

26 July 2017, 19:59 PM

Nitish is with RSS and BJP. He had said that he will never join hands with BJP - Lalu.

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26 July 2017, 19:58 PM

Lalu takes a dig at Nitish, says "My zero tolerance CM fighting corruption has a case under sections 302 and 307 on him. It is mentioned in poll affidavit."

26 July 2017, 19:57 PM

What honesty is Nitish talking about. In 1991 Nitish Kumar was charged under a murder case. Serious cases dating back to 2009 against Nitish Kumar too - Lalu.

26 July 2017, 19:56 PM

I spoke to Nitish Kumar last night, says Lalu.

 

26 July 2017, 19:53 PM

Nitish Kumar asked us to comment on corruption charges in public domain - Lalu.

26 July 2017, 19:52 PM

Lalu Prasad Yadav addresses the media at his residence in Patna, says Nitish Kumar didn't ask for any resignation.

Also Read - It's for Nitish Kumar to decide on allying with BJP, says Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

26 July 2017, 19:52 PM

We are happy that Bihar CM didn't compromise on issue of corruption and did not kneel down before RJD, adds Sushil Modi.

26 July 2017, 19:47 PM

We are not in favour of mid-term elections in Bihar. Three member committee has been constituted for making the future plan of action: Sushil Kumar Modi.

Also Read - Ram Vilas Paswan terms Nitish Kumar's resignation a move against corruption

26 July 2017, 19:46 PM

All leaders should have sat together and discussed the issue, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh tells a TV channel.

26 July 2017, 19:17 PM

RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh reacts on the latest political developments in Bihar, says Nitish Kumar has put Mahagathbandhan in trouble by resigning.