Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has unveiled plans to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, extending full cooperation to the state’s forthcoming government. The move has provoked a vehement response from Congress, decrying it as a shocking violation of the democratic mandate handed to the opposition.
On X, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh articulated the party’s stance sharply. ‘Our Bihar election rhetoric proved prophetic,’ he wrote. ‘The ‘G2′ conspiracy culminated in a Bihar coup for power control—a significant betrayal of voter will in various dimensions.’ This reflects broader anxieties over alliance flips.
RJD spokesperson Kanchana Yadav lambasted the BJP for propping up ‘agents’ in JD(U), who are now allegedly auctioning the CM seat. Independent MP Pappu Yadav from Purnia issued a rallying cry on X, imploring Manjhji, Chirag, Lalu, and Upendra to coalesce behind Nishant Kumar for CM, sealing off BJP’s entry and etching their names in history as Bihari honor guardians.
Nitish’s 21-year CM stint, marked by his landmark 10th oath in 2025, positions him as Bihar’s ironman leader. He shared his vision on X: ‘Parliamentary service ignited my wish for dual-house roles in Bihar and national legislatures. Seeking Rajya Sabha membership now fulfills that.’
Looking ahead, Bihar stands at a crossroads. Kumar’s strategic retreat could fortify his party’s parliamentary presence while testing the new regime’s mettle. Critics argue it dilutes the mandate, but supporters see it as a masterstroke for long-term influence. The unfolding drama promises to redefine Bihar’s power equations.