Over ten legislators loyal to D. K. Shivakumar have travelled to Delhi to press the Indian National Congress high command to honour an alleged 2023 promise that he would become Chief Minister midway through the current term. This move injects fresh tension into the state government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who cancelled a two-day tour and returned to Bengaluru amid the internal power struggle. The party has not officially confirmed any rotational CM formula, while Shivakumar himself distanced from the controversy and said he will serve as long as the party wants him. (PC: X)

JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, as 26 ministers took oath alongside him. The new cabinet includes one Muslim, Jama Khan, and three women — Shreyasi Singh, Rama Nishad, and Leshi Singh. The coalition government comprises members from BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top NDA leaders attended the ceremony. 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to stop the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list. She said Booth Level Officers are being “pushed to submit incorrect or incomplete entries” due to fear and pressure. Banerjee accused the CEO’s office of threatening BLOs instead of helping them. She said the rushed and unclear process is harming officials and could remove genuine voters. She also referred to the suicide of a BLO in Jalpaiguri. Banerjee warned that continuing the exercise without changes will hurt officials and citizens.

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record tenth time following the NDA’s decisive victory in the state assembly elections, where it won 202 out of 243 seats. The oath ceremony took place at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, and was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and senior NDA leaders. Kumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the NDA legislature party. His government is expected to focus on development, infrastructure, law and order, and welfare schemes, continuing his long-standing governance in the state and strengthening the NDA’s political base.  

Prashant Kishor has emerged as the strongest Opposition leader in Bihar after the NDA’s big win. While Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have stayed silent since the results, Kishor has stepped forward with sharp criticism of the new government. His Jan Suraaj Party did not win any seats but gained 3.3% votes. PK has promised to monitor the NDA’s promise of giving ₹2 lakh to 1.5 crore women and even said he would quit politics if the scheme is fulfilled. On November 20, as Nitish Kumar takes oath, PK will hold a 24-hour fast at a Gandhi Ashram to mark his protest. (PC: India Today)

Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, clearing the way to form a new government after the NDA’s big win in the state polls. He was unanimously elected as the NDA legislative leader earlier in the day. Nitish Kumar and senior NDA leaders then met Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and submitted support letters to stake claim. The oath ceremony will be held on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with PM Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders expected to attend. NDA leaders said they will work together for Bihar’s development and fulfil the hopes of the people. (PC: India Today)

Nitish Kumar has been elected leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, paving the way for his swearing-in as Chief Minister for an unprecedented tenth term. On 20 November 2025, he will take oath at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior NDA leaders expected to attend. Ahead of this, he has tendered his resignation and submitted a letter of support from all alliance partners, following the formal dissolution of the outgoing assembly. (PC: AFP)

Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj Party’s founder, told NDTV that his party’s poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections was a “huge shock” and admitted he “has not slept properly” since the results came in. In his first interview after the defeat, he said despite the loss, Jan Suraaj succeeded in shifting the political conversation in Bihar from caste and religion to focus on employment and migration. Kishor insisted he’s not quitting: “You are not defeated till you quit,” he said, noting he is committed to a 10-year mission for Bihar’s welfare. (PC: NDTV)

A political fight broke out after a video of Red Fort bomber Dr Umar un Nabi defending suicide attacks went viral. BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar blamed the Congress and its allies for what he called “dangerous politics” that encourages radicalisation. He accused the Congress, CPM and groups in Kerala of creating space for extremist ideas. The Congress responded by urging restraint until the investigation is complete. The video, recorded months earlier, shows Nabi calling suicide bombing “martyrdom”. Investigators found the clip on a damaged phone recovered near his home. The November 10 blast outside the Red Fort killed at least 12 people. (PC: HT)

Nitish Kumar will resign today to begin the process of forming a new government in Bihar after the NDA’s big election win. He will first be elected leader of the JD(U) and later chosen as leader of the NDA by all alliance MLAs. He will then meet Governor Arif Mohammad Khan with letters of support and stake claim to form the government. Nitish Kumar will take oath on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan, where preparations are underway. Talks on cabinet posts continue, with JD(U) and BJP still negotiating key ministries. The NDA won 202 of 243 seats, giving it a clear majority. (PC: India Today)