Political turmoil intensifies in Bihar as the state gears up for assembly elections. The NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and the INDIA alliance, under the leadership of RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, are both striving for victory. However, internal discontent is brewing within both alliances, threatening their prospects.
Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), a key NDA constituent, has openly criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, questioning the state’s deteriorating law and order. Paswan expresses dismay over supporting a government he believes has failed to curb rising crime. He alleges either administrative complicity or complete incompetence.
On the other hand, Mukesh Sahani, leader of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), has voiced his dissatisfaction with Tejashwi Yadav, demanding to be declared Deputy Chief Minister. Meanwhile, the Congress and RJD within the INDIA alliance are committed to contesting the elections together, but the Congress has not yet made any announcements regarding the self-proclaimed CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav.
This discontent is not new. In 2020, Chirag Paswan’s party contested the elections outside the NDA, focusing on seats where JDU was contesting. Paswan’s strategy was believed to have damaged JDU’s prospects. Similarly, Mukesh Sahani, seeking the Deputy Chief Minister’s post, has a history of switching alliances, adding to the complexity of the political landscape.