Nitish Kumar finally took the oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 9th time, along with two deputy CMs, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha (OBC and upper caste combination), with the idea of running the government on equal terms while the BJP will allow Nitish to keep his position as the CM. He is the first CM in Indian politics to take the oath for the ninth time in his 18-year CM career. Though he did not confirm the exact reason for exiting Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD and Congress, he indicated that he was not happy with the way things were going in Mahagathbandhan in the state as well as the newly formed opposition bloc in India.
As the Loksabha Election 2024 is around the corner, the strategic alliance is expected to create a storm in Bihar politics. It brings back the chances of the BJP winning the Loksabha election in the majority of Bihar, as they aim to cross the 400+ seat mark in the year 2024.
Since Nitish Kumar took office as CM for the ninth time, there have been mixed responses in Bihar’s political landscape. While some view his long-standing experience as an asset, others express concern over the lack of new leadership. Supporters of Nitish Kumar highlight his track record of governance and his efforts to bring development to Bihar. They believe that his continuity in office will ensure stability and consistency in the state’s administration. On the other hand, critics argue that Nitish Kumar’s repeated terms as Chief Minister have hindered the emergence of new leaders within his party and the broader political sphere in Bihar. They suggest that fresh perspectives and innovative approaches are needed to address the evolving challenges faced by the state.
Response of Some Leaders in Indian Politics
- Prime Minister of India congratulated Nitish Kumar and the deputy CM’s.
- Nitish Kumar on his behalf and on behalf of the people of Bihar expressed his gratitude to Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. While expressing his thoughts on social media, he shared
- Political Analyst Prashant Kishor who played a pivotal role in the last West Bengal elections expressed on social media that
- The former deputy chief minister of Bihar congratulated the BJP and reaffirmed that the INDIA alliance is strong; whatever happens, happens for the good. He asserted that JD (U) will be “destroyed” in the upcoming assembly election (2024). “The game is not over for us. The game has just begun.” The people of Bihar will give a response at the right time.
- The former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh clarified that the BJP has insulted the people of Vihar and also the public. Every resident of Bihar will cast his or her next vote to save the honor of Bihar and defeat the BJP.
- Tej Pratap Yadav (Lalu Yadav’s son) said that Nitish Kumar (Palti Kumar) should get the Chameleon Ratna
- Mallikarjun Khadke says, Aaya Ram Gaya Ram, there are many like it; we already knew that Nitish Kumar would show this color, Jai Ram. What did Ramesh say? He said that Nitish is giving competition to the chameleon in changing colors
- Sharad Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has criticized Nitish Kumar’s decision to quit the India bloc and stated that the public will teach him a lesson in the future.
- Rajiv Ranjan, who is the spokesperson and leader of JDU, said, ‘Disciples of political Bhasmasur, please do not give us knowledge. He pointed at Rahul Gandhi as a political Bhasmasur.”
- JDU Party General Secretary KC Tyagi attacked Tyagi. Nitish walked out of INDIA as the Cong conspired to finish off regional parties’
- Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP) informed us that there is no vacancy for the post of PM. Even if Nitish Kumar comes, the PM will remain Modi only
Significance of Strategic Alliance (JDU and NDA)
- The BJP is eyeing a major victory in the Loksabha election in 2024 (40 seats). The double-engine government (central and state) will look forward to implementing all people-oriented schemes to bring development to the state of Bihar.
- Nitish Kumar will manage to continue his name as “Sushashan Babu.”
- Nitish Kumar was the captain of the India bloc, and his resignation weakened the India alliance. Nitish Kumar knew the ins and outs of the India alliance and all the secrets of the opposition team to counter the BJP in the Loksabha election 2024, which is no longer a secret.
- Congress Party is losing its stake in Bihar Politics. Soon few MLAs from the Congress Party of Bihar may join hands with the BJP-led NDA
- It will be difficult for Lalu Prasad and Tejaswi Yadav-led RJD to come back amid their names in corruption cases.
- There are speculations that one more CM’s will join hands with NDA in the coming days
In the Lok Sabha election of 2024, Bihar politics is expected to be a crucial battleground. Undoubtedly, the strategic move of Nitish Kumar has put the BJP ahead in the race in the upcoming election, but various factors, such as the performance of the current state government in the next 3 months, public sentiment, and alliances formed among political parties, will influence the outcome of the election. As the election approaches, it will be interesting to see how the political landscape unfolds in Bihar and who emerges victorious. The BJP and its allies are likely to focus on their development agenda, while the opposition parties are expected to highlight issues related to the economy, unemployment, and social justice. Ultimately, it will be the voters of Bihar who will decide the outcome of the election