Disquiet engulfs Bihar as CM Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha bid post-nomination stirs a hornet’s nest of dissatisfaction within JD(U) and public circles. Union Minister Ramnath Thakur, in no uncertain terms, deemed the resultant public ire as anticipated and fair.
In Patna’s media glare, Thakur reflected, ‘This is Nitish Kumar’s independent resolve after two decades of tireless state-building. The distress felt by citizens and cadres alike is wholly natural.’
Benipur’s JD(U) MLA Vinay Chaudhary captured the mood: ‘Though we bow to top brass decisions, the pain is universal—unseen before for a leader of this stature bowing out.’ Influx of MLAs and MPs to the city underscores the urgency.
Post-Thursday’s disclosure, the narrative centers on betrayal of a fresh five-year public endorsement. Cadres rally, pleading for Kumar’s retention to sustain Bihar’s developmental trajectory.
Amid the turmoil, Kumar’s legacy shines through the backlash, affirming his pivotal influence. JD(U) now grapples with placating its fervent support base while eyeing the horizon of Bihar’s political evolution.