Who proposed renaming Janata Dal (United) to Janata Dal-Nitish?

The working president of JD(U) made the proposal recently.

Why is the party proposed to be renamed Janata Dal-Nitish?

To reflect pride in Bihar's progress and the party's growth under Nitish Kumar.

What is the political background of Nitish Kumar mentioned?

He has a long, notable political career in Bihar and at the national level.

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JD(U) Working President Proposes Renaming Party as Janata Dal-Nitish

The suggestion aims to reflect the growing pride in Bihar and its leader Nitish Kumar

The working president of Janata Dal (United) has called for the party to be renamed as Janata Dal-Nitish. This proposal highlights the pride people now take in Bihar and its progress alongside the party’s growth, according to a statement made recently.

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Published Sep 11, 2026

News Desk, Niharika Times

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The working president of Janata Dal (United) has proposed renaming the party as Janata Dal-Nitish, reflecting the party's growth and Bihar's progress. He also suggested renaming Bakhtiyarpur, the birthplace of Nitish Kumar, as Nitish Nagar to honour the leader.

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The working president said, "The time has come that the party should be renamed as Janata Dal-Nitish, instead of Janata Dal-United." He praised Nitish Kumar as a towering leader with a chequered political career spanning years in Bihar and at the center. The birthplace of Mr Kumar was also mentioned, with a suggestion that Bakhtiyarpur be renamed as Nitish Nagar to honour him.

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Who proposed renaming Janata Dal (United) to Janata Dal-Nitish?: The working president of JD(U) made the proposal recently.
Why is the party proposed to be renamed Janata Dal-Nitish?: To reflect pride in Bihar's progress and the party's growth under Nitish Kumar.
What is the political background of Nitish Kumar mentioned?: He has a long, notable political career in Bihar and at the national level.

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JD(U) Working President Proposes Renaming Party as Janata Dal-Nitish

The suggestion aims to reflect the growing pride in Bihar and its leader Nitish Kumar

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