Rajya Sabha election fervor centers on Bihar’s Nitish Kumar, whose 20-year reign via BJP partnerships captivates the nation. As an NDA stalwart nominates, his pivotal role in Bihar’s revival shines through.
From JP cadre to Emergency prisoner, Nitish built JD(U) and allied with BJP in 2005 for sweeping changes: crime down 80%, roads galore, girl education soaring.
Record 10th CM term post-2020 win underscores dominance. Pre-CM, he managed key Union portfolios adeptly.
Alliance flux defined eras: 2000’s short stint, 2013 NDA exit over ideology, RJD mergers (2015, 2022), BJP reunions (2017, 2024). 2014’s strategy saw Manjhi as proxy CM for nine months to tap Dalit support post-electoral drubbing.
These maneuvers, dubbed flip-flops, delivered governance continuity. Opposition mocks ‘Paltu Ram,’ but metrics show progress in security and growth.
Nitish’s national footprint, from INDIA architect to kingmaker, ensures Bihar remains India’s political nerve center.