RJD's Strategic Moves Amid Nitish Kumar's Political Suspense In Bihar | Top 10 Points

Amid speculation of Nitish Kumar potentially aligning with the BJP, a political storm is brewing in Bihar. On Saturday, parties convened to assess the situation.

At an RJD meeting, Lalu Yadav was authorized to make decisions regarding the state's political developments.

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Bihar Political Crisis

As per ANI, Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav mentioned that Nitish Kumar has consistently received respect from the RJD. Tejashwi stated, "Many things are not under his (Nitish Kumar's) control."

The consensus in the meeting, according to reports, was that the game is not yet over in Bihar. RJD MLAs have been instructed to remain in Patna and keep their phones on, signalling a proactive approach.

Here are the top 10 developments in Bihar, outlining the potential actions of Nitish Kumar.

1. Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has been assigned to Patna as a senior observer of ongoing events in Patna.

2. It was stated by Congress that efforts have been made to communicate with Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar was called multiple times by Mallikarjun Kharge, but he was in a meeting. When the Bihar CM returned the call, the Congress president was busy, and hence, they could not speak yet, as per Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.

3. In a party meeting on Saturday, Tejashwi indicated that many unexpected developments could occur. Tejashwi mentioned, "The Chief Minister used to sit with me on the stage and ask, 'What was there in Bihar before 2005?' I never reacted... Now, more people are with us. Whatever remained undone in two decades, we managed to get it done within a short time - be it jobs, caste census, increasing reservation, etc. 'Bihar mein abhi khel hona baki hain' (The game is yet to begin in Bihar)," as reported by ANI.

4. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge responded to the speculations and stated, "Are they (JD(U)) going out? I have not received any information about it so far. I have written a letter to them (JD(U) leadership) and have tried to talk to them. I don't know clearly what is in their minds."

5. A Bihar BJP core committee meeting also occurred on Saturday. Union minister Giriraj Singh mentioned, "Nitish Kumar is still the CM, and Tejashwi Yadav is the deputy CM."

6. Giriraj Singh remarked that the BJP is monitoring political activities in Bihar. He stated, "Neither Lalu Yadav has just said that we have left, nor Nitish Kumar has said that he will leave. What can the Bharatiya Janata Party say in this?"

7. BJP president JP Nadda held a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah, where Lok Janshankti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Pawan was also present. After the meeting, Chirag said, "First, it should be clarified whether Nitish Kumar is coming to NDA and if he is coming, then the time of it."

8. Nitish Kumar's whereabouts amid the political upheaval were business as usual on Saturday as he laid the foundation for the second phase of development works in Buxar's Brahmpur.

9. JD(U) leader KC Tyagi mentioned that Congress repeatedly insulted Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar never hankered after any position in the alliance, but a section of the Congress leadership insulted him, stated the JD(U) leader. Nitish Kumar was named the convener of the INDIA bloc, but he rejected it.

10. The RJD, with 79 MLAs, is the single largest party in the Bihar Assembly and leads the 'Mahagathbandhan' of the Congress and three Left parties apart from the JD(U). If the JD(U) pulls out of the Mahagathbandhan, it will fall eight members short of the majority.