SaralnamaIn 1977, after losing assembly elections, Nitish Kumar promised veteran journalist Surendra Kishore at a Patna coffee house that he would become Bihar's Chief Minister and do good work. Kishore, who was close to Bihar's leadership, later praised Nitish for fulfilling this promise with strong governance over nearly two decades. Nitish Kumar has been Chief Minister multiple times since 2005, known for appointing teachers, improving health services, building roads, and reducing crime in Bihar. Kishore noted some expectations were unmet, such as stricter action against criminals. Nitish’s leadership is influenced by socialist ideas, and his work helped end the era of 'jungle raj' in Bihar. To understand Bihar’s politics, one can study Nitish Kumar’s journey from a determined young leader to a long-serving Chief Minister. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 14:58 IST; source: link)