10 Points Explaining the Bihar Political Crisis: What’s Next for Nitish Kumar?

1. Bihar is currently facing a political crisis, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s position being questioned.
2. The crisis began when Nitish Kumar’s alliance partner, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), leader Lalu Prasad Yadav’s son, Tejashwi Yadav, was charged with corruption.
3. Nitish Kumar demanded Tejashwi Yadav’s resignation, but the RJD refused to comply, leading to a rift within the alliance.
4. Eventually, Nitish Kumar decided to break the alliance and resigned as the Chief Minister.
5. He then formed a new alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had been the primary opposition party.
6. Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister again, this time with the BJP’s support.
7. This move surprised many, as Nitish Kumar had previously been an advocate for secular politics and had formed an alliance against the BJP.
8. The new alliance has raised questions about Nitish Kumar’s ideological stand and his political future.
9. Some argue that Nitish Kumar’s decision was driven by the desire to maintain power and stability in Bihar.
10. The coming days will determine the political landscape in Bihar and whether Nitish Kumar’s move will be successful in addressing the state’s challenges.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is reportedly considering joining the BJP once again, a party he had previously left in…

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