Nitish Kumar

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Nitish Kumar Biography, education, Political Journey and family

Also known as: Munna

Politician Chief Minister Member Of Legislative Assembly Cabinet Minister Engineer Social Worker Agriculturist Alive 74 years
Born:
March 1, 1951 in Bakhtiapur, Patna
Nationality: Indian

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Gender male
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Nationality Indian
State/UT Bihar
Religion Hindusim
Caste Kurmi
Ethnicity Kurmi Agriculture Community
Current Address 1, Aney Marg, Patna,

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Nitish Kumar - Biography

Last updated: December 4, 2025

Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician and the longest-serving chief minister of Bihar, holding the position for the 10th time. He first entered politics in 1985 as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Janata Dal.

In 1994, he founded the “Samata Party” wit George Fernandes. he was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1996 and served as a Union Minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government through his party’s alliance. Later, in 2003, his party merged into “Janata Dal (United), and Nitish became its leader.

Career Highlights

Politician
Chief Minister
Member Of Legislative Assembly
Cabinet Minister
Engineer
Social Worker
Agriculturist

Personal Life

Spouse: Manju Kumari Sinha
Children: 1
Education: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Life Timeline

1951 Birth

Born on in Bakhtiapur, Patna

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Bihar College of Engineering
Engineering (Electrical)
Nitish Kumar earned degree in Electrical Engineering from Bihar College of Engineering (now NIT Patna) and worked at the Bihar State Electrical Board for a short time before moved into political career.

This biography page provides comprehensive information about Nitish Kumar's life, education, and key milestones.

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