New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar already enjoys the distinction of cumulatively being the longest serving premier of the state. If he returns as the head of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government and serves a full five-year term, he would be among India’s top-three longest-serving Chief Ministers.

Though the other two – Pawan Kumar Chamling of Sikkim and Naveen Patnaik of Odisha – hold the distinction of being in office for over 24 years continuously. As did Jyoti Basu of West Bengal, who stepped down after serving for more than 23 years and four months.

Considering the Bihar Assembly election is to be held in October, Nitish Kumar would have served a cumulative term of 19 years and eight months, and counting. And he still wants to be the leader for all seasons. Ho

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