Speculations about change of power have once again intensified in Bihar politics. This time too, all eyes are on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and there is discussion in political circles that as soon as Kharmas ends, there can be a big turn in the politics of Bihar. Leaders and analysts believe that a new political direction may be seen in the state in the next few days.
Lalu’s statement and stir in politics
A statement by RJD chief Lalu Yadav has created a stir in the political atmosphere of Bihar. Recently, Lalu Yadav had said that his doors are always open for Nitish Kumar and he too should keep his doors open. He also added that if Nitish Kumar comes, why not take his support, we will also take his support. After this statement, curiosity and speculation has increased in the politics of Bihar. There is talk among political parties that there may be a major change in power in Bihar after Kharmas.
Many meanings of Nitish-Tejashwi’s picture
A picture of Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has started new discussions in the politics of Bihar. In this picture, CM Nitish Kumar is smiling while extending his hand towards Tejashwi Yadav and holding his hand. At the same time, Tejashwi Yadav is greeting Nitish Kumar with folded hands, while Nitish Kumar is supporting him and patting his shoulder. Various kinds of speculations are being made in the political circles of Bihar regarding this picture and it is being linked to new equations of power.
Politics of Bihar changed after Kharmas in 2024
On January 28, 2024, Nitish Kumar took a big political step and decided to leave the India Block and join the NDA. Along with this, he brought down the Grand Alliance government and staked claim to form a new government with the help of BJP. Kharmas ends after 14th January and in 2024, a big change was seen in the politics of Bihar after Kharmas. Now, after this development, the market of speculation has again become hot regarding the change of power in Bihar. In the year 2024, Kharmas will start from December 15 and end on January 14, 2025.
A statement by Amit Shah and a round of speculations began
Barely 7-8 months are left for Bihar Assembly elections. This political discussion started when during a conclave, Home Minister Amit Shah was asked what would be the strategy of BJP in Bihar and who would be the leader? On this question, Amit Shah said that the decision on this will be taken by BJP’s Parliament Board. This statement was shocking because before this, NDA and BJP leaders had repeatedly said that Nitish Kumar would remain the leader of NDA in Bihar. After this statement of Amit Shah, doubt arose among the JDU leaders.
‘BJP should have its own government in Bihar…’
Earlier, when the 100th birthday of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was being celebrated across the country, a statement by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha created a political stir. Vijay Sinha said that BJP should have its own government in Bihar, it was the dream of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and we can fulfill it. After this statement, the discussion once again intensified in the politics of Bihar. However, later Vijay Sinha clarified this statement and said that the leadership in Bihar will remain with Nitish Kumar. But his first statement raised questions on the relationship between NDA alliance and JDU-BJP.
Nitish’s old relationship with NDA
The relationship between Nitish Kumar and BJP is very old since the time of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This alliance has been in existence since the establishment of NDA (National Democratic Alliance) in 1998. At that time JDU, earlier known as Samata Party, was in alliance with BJP. George Fernandes was also made the coordinator of NDA.
Less seats, still Nitish becomes CM
If we look at the results of the last assembly elections, JDU (Janata Dal United) had contested more seats than BJP, but it had to suffer heavy losses. JDU had got very less seats, while BJP’s performance was much better. BJP’s strike rate was excellent as always and it had emerged as the number two party. Despite the results of the last election, BJP had decided to give the post of Chief Minister to Nitish Kumar even after winning less seats. This decision reflected the strength of the NDA alliance and the depth of the BJP-JDU relationship. But now the discussions are intensifying because something happened recently in Maharashtra, which has given rise to possibilities in the politics of Bihar.
