Shakti Yadav of RJD dropped a bombshell, insisting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was railroaded into Rajya Sabha by BJP high command, overriding his wishes in a pressurized closed-door huddle. The revelation casts a shadow over what was billed as a seamless transition.
Thursday’s nomination filing, graced by Home Minister Amit Shah, followed the CM’s public X announcement of his Rajya Sabha aspirations. But Yadav sees through the facade: ‘Nitish didn’t choose this path willingly. BJP twisted his arm.’
Compassion for the ailing leader underscored Yadav’s critique, yet he decried the forced exit. No need for panic filing—elections hinged on Nitish’s persona. Now, JD(U) rebels against the snub, with supporters up in arms.
The 2025 slogan promising prolonged Nitish rule rings ironic amid this abrupt pivot. Aligning with Tejashwi Yadav’s doomsday prediction for JD(U), Shakti warned of internal panic and worker revolt. BJP’s maneuvers have sown seeds of division, potentially shattering the party into factions as survival instincts kick in across Bihar’s volatile political arena.