India, Nov. 14 -- As Bihar's 2025 assembly election results start coming in, all eyes remain on Nitish Kumar, the state's longest-serving chief minister and one of India's most enduring political figures. Known for his strategic acumen and ability to navigate shifting political landscapes, the Janata Dal (United) supremo remains central to Bihar's politics even after more than two decades in power.

Nitish Kumar first became chief minister in 2000 and has led the state through several coalition governments, often switching alliances between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

These frequent realignments have labeled him a political "flip-flopper", yet they highlight his unmatched ability to survive and re...