Nitish Kumar: A resilient politician, rising like a Phoenix

Nitish Kumar, with a political career spanning over 50 years, has displayed an uncanny ability to rise from the ashes, much like a Phoenix, every time critics have tried to write him off.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Known for his astute political maneuvering, Kumar stands out as one of the most resilient and enduring leaders in Indian politics. Unlike many of his contemporaries from the post-Mandal era, Kumar focused on governance and administration, which earned him the moniker 'Sushashan Babu’ (Mr. Good Governance).

Though often accused of opportunism, his political strategies have consistently thwarted the BJP's attempts to establish its dominance in Bihar.

As one of the longest-serving Chief Ministers in India, with 19 years in power, Kumar has been an integral figure in the state's political and developmental landscape.