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BY-Animesh Ikshit
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Patna, January 27, 2024
In a significant development, Bihar`s Chief Minister and JD (U) President, Nitish Kumar, has reportedly confirmed his decision to leave the grand alliance for the second time and join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
This marks his fourth transition between political alliances in just over a decade.
Confirmed reports indicate a brewing disagreement within the current JDU-RJD alliance, with Nitish Kumar poised to align with the NDA, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the state.
In a series of separate meetings held on Thursday night, both JDU and RJD leaders deliberated on the unfolding political scenario, solidifying the speculation of a major political realignment.
Former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi underscored the openness of the BJP to Nitish Kumar`s return, stating that the "doors never closed" for him.
Bihar`s political drama escalated with BJP`s Bihar in-charge, Vinod Tawde, placing blame on the Congress for the imminent "break up" of Nitish Kumar with the opposition India bloc.
Tawde, in town to attend a party meeting, remarked, "We wonder if Congress leader Rahul Gandhi`s `Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra` has become an INDIA alliance todo (break up) Yatra.
It has caused Mamata Banerjee to break up.
Now the same is being done to Nitish."
While some existing alliance partners, including VIP and LJP, express discontent with recent events, others like HAM are content with the unfolding development, adding another layer of complexity to Bihar`s political landscape.