Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Set to Rejoin NDA Alliance, Replacing RJD with BJP
In a surprising turn of events, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is all set to join forces with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) once again, bidding adieu to his former partners in the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). This decision marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape and holds immense implications for the upcoming government formation.
It is expected that a new government will be formed soon, with Nitish Kumar retaining his position as the Chief Minister. This move came about as the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) has pledged its support to the NDA, ensuring a majority in the assembly.
To pave the way for this transition, Nitish Kumar will meet with his party MLAs to discuss future strategies. Following this, a joint meeting will be held with NDA legislators and MPs to strategize the way forward. It is speculated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have two deputy Chief Ministers, with one of them possibly being a woman.
In anticipation of these developments, BJP MLAs and MPs gathered for a meeting to discuss the implications of Nitish Kumar’s move. They plan to reconvene before assembling at the Chief Minister’s residence to finalize the restructuring of the government and appoint new ministers.
The catalyst for this swift change was allegedly remarks made by Rahul Gandhi at the INDIA bloc meeting, along with a tip-off about the RJD’s alleged efforts to cause defections. These events caused the BJP to reconsider its stance, with an eye towards maximizing electoral returns in Bihar for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
This decision has dealt a severe blow to Lalu Prasad’s aspirations of installing his son, Tejashwi, as the Chief Minister before the 2025 assembly polls. Furthermore, Lalu Prasad’s family has also recently been summoned by a Delhi court in a corruption case, adding to the challenges they are currently facing.
As Nitish Kumar prepares to embark on this new political journey, all eyes are on Bihar to witness how the power dynamics unfold and what shape the new government will take. It remains to be seen how this move will impact the political fortunes of the various parties involved and shape Bihar’s trajectory in the coming years.