Bihar election results: A few hours into the counting of votes, trends indicate the return of Nitish Kumar as Bihar’s chief minister, likely extending his run as Bihar’s longest-serving chief minister, and pointing to a definitive win for the Nitish-BJP combine.

Bihar boasts one of the most fascinating political histories in India. With Assembly polls underway in the state, The Indian Express brings a series of articles tracing Bihar’s politics through the tenure of its 23 chief ministers. This article tells the story of Nitish Kumar , who has been in and out of power as the CM for over the last 20 years. Click here to read about his predecessor, Rabri Devi.

Lalu Prasad Yadav was in the Chief Minister’s chair for over seven years beginning in 1990; his rule marked by character

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