Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reassures his commitment to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President JP Nadda.
- Commitment to NDA: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking at the Patna airport, asserts his commitment to the NDA and dispels concerns about potential flip-flops. Despite previous resignations, he affirms his permanent return to the alliance.
- Focus on Development: Kumar mentions that discussions with Prime Minister Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda primarily revolved around the development of Bihar. The chief minister highlights the importance of regional development in the state.
- Political Situation Discussion: Reports suggest that discussions with central leaders also touched upon the current political situation in Bihar. Nitish Kumar is set to face a floor test in the state assembly on February 12.
- Seat-Sharing Issues: Kumar discusses seat-sharing matters with central leaders, indicating that the BJP may offer 13 seats to JD(U), allocating three each to the Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras factions of the LJP, and two each to Upendra Kushwaha’s RLJD and Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awami Morcha (Secular).
- Tense Political Climate: Bihar has experienced heightened political tension since Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s shift from the RJD-Congress-led grand alliance to the NDA. Recent events include a no-confidence proposal against the RJD-affiliated Bihar assembly speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary.
- Floor Test Scheduled: Nitish Kumar is scheduled to face a floor test in the Bihar state assembly on February 12, showcasing the political dynamics in the state.
- Speaker’s Response: Bihar assembly speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary, belonging to the RJD, rejects stepping down and asserts that he will follow the rules, remaining in the chair for the allotted fourteen days.
- NDA Confidence: Despite political complexities, the JD(U) expresses confidence that the NDA, comprising BJP, JD(U), and HAM, will clear the upcoming floor test with the support of 128 MLAs.
Nitish Kumar’s reaffirmation of his commitment to the NDA and discussions with central leaders shed light on the evolving political landscape in Bihar. The upcoming floor test will be a crucial event in determining the stability of the government.
