Bihar News: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, known for political flexibility, is reportedly considering joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) again. If this materializes, it could disrupt the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ coalition, the current ruling alliance in Bihar.
- ‘Paltu Ram’ Reputation: Nitish Kumar has earned the nickname ‘Paltu Ram’ due to his political maneuvering, having switched alliances between the BJP, Congress, and Lalu Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) since 2013.
- Initiatives for Opposition Unity: After parting ways with the BJP in 2022, Nitish Kumar took the lead in uniting opposition forces to collectively challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP in the 2024 elections.
- Trigger: Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur: Speculation about Nitish Kumar’s potential switch intensified after the BJP honored former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur with the Bharat Ratna. Thakur is remembered for implementing the state’s alcohol prohibition policy and is considered a prominent socialist leader.
- Cryptic Statement by Sushil Kumar Modi: Nitish Kumar’s former Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader, Sushil Kumar Modi, added suspense by making a cryptic statement: “No door is closed in politics. The door can be opened if needed.”
- Turning Point Meeting on January 13: The turning point allegedly occurred during the January 13 meeting of the INDIA alliance. Nitish Kumar’s name was proposed as Convenor, but Rahul Gandhi suggested delaying the decision due to Mamata Banerjee’s reservations over Kumar for the role.
- Government Reshuffle: A flurry of activities, including the transfer of 79 Indian Police Service (IPS) and 45 Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officers, has fueled speculations about Nitish Kumar’s potential departure from the Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc.
- Uncertain Political Landscape: Nitish Kumar’s potential realignment could significantly impact the political landscape in Bihar, and the ongoing developments are being closely watched for their implications on the state’s governance and alliances.
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