Introduction
Bihar has been one of the most highlighted, talked and well known state of the country for various reasons like, political instability, unemployment, crime rate and the obviously the famous cuisine “Litti Chokha”
One of the most populated states in India, Bihar, frequently serves as a focal point for national politics. The state has a prosperous cultural and historical legacy, and it has seen major political changes over time. As of the most recent updates, a combination of established dynamics of power, up-and-coming leaders, and changing alliances are shaping Bihar’s political situation.
Coalition Dynamics:
Political alliances are a major factor in deciding the results of elections in Bihar. The state has seen a number of noteworthy coalitions, with political parties joining forces due to shared beliefs or electoral pressures. The main candidates in recent elections have been the Mahagathbandhan, which consists of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and other regional parties, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Bihar’s political situation includes a number with smaller parties and regional players in addition to the NDA and Mahagathbandhan, who frequently form alliances based on electoral demands. Potential leaders in Bihar’s electoral equations have included parties like Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). These groups frequently use their base of support to negotiate advantageous conditions inside larger alliances or create strategic partnerships founded on common goals.
The Rise of Nitish Kumar
Nitish kumar has emerged as one of the most influential leaders in Bihar, He is Bihar’s longest serving chief minister, and also holding the post for 9th term.
Nitish Kumar, a well-known character who has dominated the political landscape of the state for more than ten years, is at the center of Bihar’s political narrative. Renowned for his cunning political maneuvers, Nitish Kumar is the the Chief Minister of Bihar and the leader of the Janata Dal (United), or JD(U) party. Plans for governance and development have characterized his term, garnering him both praise and criticism.
2020 Elections Result in Bihar
The Mahagathbandhan and the NDA engaged in an intense campaign during the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections and won 122 seats out of 243. The opposition alliance was expected to win, but the NDA succeeded and took control of the state legislature. Even with his party’s reduced seat share, Nitish Kumar was still the Chief Minister. The outcome of the election highlighted both the opposition’s powerful challenge and the strength of NDA Collation
Recent Developments in Bihar Politics
The most trending news in Indian media since the past few weeks is NIitsh Kumar taking U-turn as he broke his long time alliance with Mahagathbandhan and again allied with BJP
In 2022 Nitish Kumar left the BJP in order to form a new alliance with the Left, the RJD, and the Congress.
Nitish Kumar has been very unpredictable with his alliances in Bihar
All of the state’s major political parties met in Patna with legislators and party leaders in light of the current events in Bihar. Following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s rumored split from the Mahagathbandhan to rejoin the Bharatiya Janata Party due to growing strains with allies in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc, there was a political frenzy.
At the official residence of Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, the Rashtriya Janata Dal, with whom Mr. Kumar had formed the Mahagathbandhan government in August 2022 had a meeting with his legislators and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was also expected to arrive in the meeting.
Statements of various Political leaders on Nitish alliance with BJP
1)According to JP Nadda, Nitish Kumar’s natural alliance is NDA.
2)Sharad Pawar says that people will make Nitish Kumar learn a lesson.
3) Nitish Kumar himself said that he won’t even think of leaving NDA ever
Conclusion
Bihar is one of the most populous and politically significant states in India, so the results of its elections frequently have an impact on the entire country. It is a fascinating arena for both observers and participants, as the state’s political trajectory continues to be shaped by the interplay of personalities, alliances, and socio-economic factors.
