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Nitish Kumar Set for Fourth Term as JD(U) National President Unopposed

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is poised for an unopposed re-election as the national president of the Janata Dal (United). Party leaders filed his nomination in Delhi, with the final submission deadline being March 22. The official announcement of his fourth consecutive term is expected on March 24. Senior party members have expressed unanimous support, citing his role as a guardian and senior leader of the party.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar Set for Unopposed JD(U) National President Re-election

  • Nitish Kumar files nomination
  • No other contenders expected
  • Official announcement on March 24
  • Set for fourth consecutive term
  • Nomination deadline March 22
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"No other nomination for party president:" Bihar Minister Shrawan Kumar on CM Nitish Kumar filing nomination for JD(U) national president post

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar files nomination for JD(U) national president post with no other contenders. Official announcement expected March 24.

"It doesn't seem like there will be any other nomination for the post of the party president. - Shrawan Kumar"

Patna, March 20

Bihar Transport Minister Shrawan Kumar, discussing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's nomination for the JD president post, stated that there appear to be no other contenders for the position.

Speaking to ANI, Kumar, however, added that the official announcement of the national president is expected to be made on March 24.

"We went to Delhi for his nomination and submitted it to the national election officer there. The nomination date is till 22nd March. The announcement of the national president will be made on the 24th March, probably. It doesn't seem like there will be any other nomination for the post of the party president," said Kumar.

Earlier, multiple leaders of the Janata Dal (United) filed the nomination for the post of the party's president on behalf of Nitish Kumar, with him set to lead the party at the national level for the fourth consecutive term. The Rajya Sabha MP is currently in Delhi after being elected to the Upper House recently.

JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha confirmed the development, noting that the move follows a collective request from party members to see the veteran leader remain at the helm of the organisation.

Sanjay Kumar Jha, while talking to the reporters, said on Thursday, "We have filed a nomination on behalf of Nitish Kumar for him to become the National President (of the party)... The last day of nomination is 22 March..."

Ram Nath Thakur, while speaking to ANI, praised Nitish Kumar, saying that Kumar is their guardian and hence workers wish for his nomination.

"Nitish Kumar is our guardian and a senior leader of the party... Workers wished for his nomination. He will contribute to the party as well as keep an eye on the progress of Bihar," said Thakur.

Multiple leaders of the Janata Dal (United) filed the nomination for the post of the party's president on behalf of Nitish Kumar, with him set to lead the party at the national level for the fourth consecutive term. The Rajya Sabha MP is currently in Delhi after being elected in the Upper House recently.

- ANI

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Priya S
Fourth consecutive term! While his experience is valuable, I hope this doesn't mean the party is avoiding internal democracy. Young leaders also need a chance to rise. A respectful criticism from a long-time supporter.
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Aman W
Good move. With elections coming up, Bihar needs a stable hand. Nitish Kumar's national presence as party president will help secure more focus and funds for the state's development. 👍
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how Indian regional parties function. The "guardian" concept is very strong. It seems more about consensus and less about contested elections within the party.
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Vikram M
"Workers wished for his nomination" – that says it all. In our political culture, a senior leader who has delivered commands that kind of respect. Hope he uses this term to strengthen the party's grassroots across India.
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Kavya N
As a Bihari, I just want the focus to remain on development. Roads, electricity, jobs. If having a strong national party president helps get that for Bihar, then it's fine by me. 🤞

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