Bihar special status

After Budget Sops For Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar Takes U-Turn On Special Status Demand

While the central government rejected Bihar's request for special status, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant financial assistance for the state during the presentation of the Union Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. 

Jul 23, 2024, 16:27 PM IST

'Just because one comes from a rich state...': Nitish Kumar attacks PM Modi over Bihar 'not getting special status'

Bihar would have made unimaginable progress had our long-standing demand for a special status been accepted, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said.

Jan 19, 2023, 10:17 AM IST

Tejashwi Yadav seeks 'special status' for Bihar from BJP as 'return gift' for his birthday

The RJD leader, who turned 33, expressed his wish at a government function, attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar among others.

Nov 09, 2022, 19:40 PM IST

'We will be among top 5 states in 2 yrs if...': Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav's BIG CLAIM on Bihar's special status

Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav said, "Bihar can be among the top five states of the country in just two years if the Centre fulfils the long-standing demand for special status".

Nov 05, 2022, 22:30 PM IST

'Special status' for Bihar has all party support: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

The 'special category status' for Bihar has been supported by all parties, claimed Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar on Monday.

Jul 16, 2018, 15:10 PM IST

Have not given up on special status demand for Bihar: Nitish Kumar

Recently, TDP walked out of the NDA alliance, accusing the BJP of not fulfilling its promise of providing special status to Andhra Pradesh.

Mar 19, 2018, 15:15 PM IST