Senior Congress figure Hussain Dalwai dropped a political bombshell in Mumbai, foretelling the demise of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s reign and the rise of a BJP chief minister. The catalyst was Nishant Kumar, Nitish’s son, taking JD(U) membership in front of top party brass.
Chatting with IANS, Dalwai was unequivocal. ‘Nishant’s relevance is zilch; deputy CM is his ceiling, akin to our state’s setup where the top job calls all shots. No constitutional heft for deputies—Nitish is politically finished.’
Reacting to BJP’s charges against Mamata Banerjee over President Murmu’s protocol breach, Dalwai called it a misstep. ‘Protocol for the President is non-negotiable, but full facts—including visit motives and Banerjee’s stance—must emerge.’
Dalwai supported the no-confidence against Om Birla, decrying his pro-BJP tilt. ‘Speakers can’t play favorites. Birla’s BJP loyalty prompted this. Impartiality from JD(U) and TDP could seal its passage.’
He praised Rahul Gandhi’s take on ‘The Kerala Story 2,’ highlighting cinema’s shift. ‘BJP era brought hate-mongering films that divide; remember unifying gems like Mother India? This trajectory risks societal fractures.’
On voter disenfranchisement, Dalwai warned of democratic peril. ‘Widespread name cuts violate the Constitution. Election Commission, under new leadership, seems puppeted by the government, losing its autonomy.’
These insights from Dalwai spotlight Bihar’s brewing power shift and broader threats to India’s democratic and cultural fabric.