A bombshell in Bihar politics: CM Nitish Kumar’s confirmed Rajya Sabha candidacy has opposition leaders crying foul, accusing him of ditching state duties for personal glory. Congress firebrand Udit Raj spearheaded the condemnation, calling it a heartbreaking letdown for Bihar’s underprivileged.
‘He’s betraying the masses who made him. EBCs lifted him, but 20 years later, zero universities, ignored quotas, fake drives—that’s his record,’ Raj blasted. Arguing against a CM’s pivot to Rajya Sabha, he warned of political oblivion. ‘This move dupes the EBC community entirely.’
SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand saw BJP fingerprints: ‘We predicted this backdoor takeover. Bihar’s regime stood on Nitish; BJP now wants its leader. Alarming pattern—where BJP rules, development yields to communal polarization.’
Via X, Kumar articulated his vision: ‘Since my early parliamentary days, serving both Parliament houses alongside Bihar’s has been my goal. I’m contesting Rajya Sabha now to achieve it.’
Shifting gears, Raj addressed Nepal’s 2026 elections: ‘India’s neighbors must uphold democracy for dialogue. Dictatorship or anarchy silences debate—all parties need fair play. Nepal urgently requires democratic strength.’
The uproar highlights simmering tensions in Bihar’s power-sharing setup. Kumar’s choice invites scrutiny on governance continuity, EBC welfare, and rising communal undercurrents, setting the stage for realignments.