Summary:
BY-Animesh Ikshit
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Amidst the distribution of appointment letters at Gandhi Maidan on Jan 13, a significant development unfolded as CM Nitish Kumar and Dy CM Tejaswi, seated adjacent to each other on the stage, displayed a notable disconnect— a scene repeated during their joint visit at Samastipur Medical College.
On January 23rd, Nitish Kumar made a political statement on the 100th Birth Anniversary of Late Sri Karpuri Thakur, posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna.
Expressing disapproval of dynasty politics, he affirmed his commitment as CM until the 2025 elections.
Tensions heightened when he suggested JDU speakers lead RJD committees, met with disagreement from the RJD.
This triggered party meetings within JDU and RJD, fueling speculation of a potential split before the assembly term— a scenario seemingly desired by Nitish Kumar.
In parallel, BJP summoned Sushil Modi and Samrat Chaudhary to Delhi, meeting with Nadda and Amit Shah on January 25, 2024.
The political landscape in Bihar undergoes a seismic shift as the divide widens between RJD and JD(U).
Nitish Kumar, serving as both Chief Minister and JD(U) Supremo, strategically reshapes his party`s leadership, aiming to establish supremacy.
This involves replacing key figures associated with the RJD, a strategy not without repercussions.
Nitish Kumar`s assertive moves include appointing 15 individuals as National General Secretaries within JD(U), showcasing a shift in power dynamics.