The announcement of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha candidacy has ignited a firestorm in state politics. Supporters celebrate it as elevation, yet opposition voices, led by Tejashwi Yadav of RJD, decry it as BJP’s ploy to sideline the long-time leader.
In Patna, Tejashwi shared his thoughts candidly: ‘Full empathy for Nitish Kumar heading to Rajya Sabha. We grasp the behind-the-scenes drama. If we’d stayed together, this humiliation might have been averted.’ Pointing to BJP’s dogged campaign, he affirmed Nitish’s 20-year legacy merits respect.
Tejashwi reminisced about governing alongside Nitish, serving as his second Deputy CM stint. The January 28, 2024, breakup lacked justification, with RJD warning of BJP’s JD(U) annihilation plot. Consistent predictions of Nitish’s post-poll removal from CM post have materialized, per Tejashwi.
He lambasted BJP for undermining leaders from OBC, Dalit, and Adivasi backgrounds who champion equity. In election rhetoric, he likened BJP’s tactics to a sham marriage for Nitish. Welcoming Nishant Kumar to politics, Tejashwi stressed youth infusion. Heavyweights like Amit Shah graced Nitish’s nomination, signaling alliance strength amid brewing tensions.