Nitish Kumar’s Stunning U-Turn LIVE Updates: JDU Chief At Governor’s House Amid Turmoil

New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the seventh time tomorrow, with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), his erstwhile ally. This development comes amidst ongoing political churn and uncertainty in the state’s political landscape.

The BJP is expected to receive two Deputy Chief Minister berths in exchange for backing Nitish Kumar, replicating the same arrangement from the 2020 election. The political dynamics in Bihar have been marked by twists and turns, with Nitish Kumar’s political affiliations at the center of speculation.

CPI(ML) Accuses BJP of Creating Differences in Mahagathbandhan

The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation (CPI(ML)) has accused the BJP of sowing discord within the Mahagathbandhan over seat-sharing issues. Amid the uncertainty surrounding Nitish Kumar’s potential shift to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the CPI(ML) leader Mahboob Alam expressed concerns about the BJP’s alleged attempts to create divisions within the alliance for electoral gains.

Alam stated, “The BJP wants to win the Lok Sabha elections anyhow,” emphasizing the need for unity within the Mahagathbandhan.

Chirag Paswan Comments on Political Situation in Bihar

Chirag Paswan, the chief of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), commented on the current political situation in Bihar, acknowledging a sense of upheaval. While stating that his party is closely monitoring the developments, he highlighted the need to wait for clarity on whether Nitish Kumar’s JDU will realign with the BJP-led NDA.

“I am not a future teller; what I feel is there is definitely some stir in Bihar. We have seen these things previously. We will discuss it after the situation gets clearer in the next two to four days,” Paswan remarked.

Bihar BJP’s State Executive Meeting Amid Speculations

As the political scenario in Bihar remains fluid, the BJP has called for its state executive meeting on January 27 and 28. The meeting, scheduled in Patna, gains significance amid speculations regarding Nitish Kumar’s potential move back to the NDA. Vinod Tawde, the party’s Bihar in-charge, is expected to be present, adding to the anticipation surrounding the state’s political landscape.

Akhilesh Yadav’s Views on Nitish Kumar and INDIA Bloc

Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, expressed hope that Nitish Kumar would not return to the NDA. He emphasized the significance of Nitish Kumar strengthening the INDIA bloc, formed to counter the BJP-led central government in the upcoming general elections. Yadav remarked that there is “no sign” of Nitish Kumar returning to the NDA.

The political developments in Bihar continue to unfold, and the state’s political stakeholders are closely watching the evolving situation for further clarity on the alliance dynamics and potential realignments.