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Minister Claims Nitish Kumar Revered as 'Ishwar' in Bihar Villages
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:37 PM
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A government minister has asserted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar enjoys god-like status in rural Bihar, describing him as 'Ishwar' in local households.
A senior minister has made a striking statement regarding the political influence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the state's rural belt. The official claimed that in many rural households, Nitish Kumar is revered with the same respect accorded to a deity, referring to him as 'Ishwar'.
The remarks highlight the deep-rooted personal loyalty and emotional connection that the Chief Minister maintains with the grassroots electorate in Bihar. Such statements are often used to underscore the unchallenged dominance of the ruling party in the state's political landscape.
While the specific context of the meeting or event where these comments were made was not detailed in the brief, the assertion serves as a testament to the strong personal brand of Nitish Kumar among the common man in the state.
The remarks highlight the deep-rooted personal loyalty and emotional connection that the Chief Minister maintains with the grassroots electorate in Bihar. Such statements are often used to underscore the unchallenged dominance of the ruling party in the state's political landscape.
While the specific context of the meeting or event where these comments were made was not detailed in the brief, the assertion serves as a testament to the strong personal brand of Nitish Kumar among the common man in the state.