In a reflective moment, Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, acknowledged that breaking ties with the NDA on two separate occasions was a mistake. He expressed regret over the decision but firmly assured that such a political move would not happen again. The admission is seen as part of Kumar’s strategy to bring clarity to his political future, as he continues to lead the state with the Mahagathbandhan alliance.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Nitish Kumar’s political journey has often been unpredictable, switching alliances based on his perception of the political environment. His first exit from the NDA occurred in 2013, when he could no longer support Narendra Modi’s rise to the position of the prime ministerial candidate. After a brief period of opposition, he returned to the NDA in 2017, only to leave again in 2022 when tensions with the BJP resurfaced.
Kumar’s recent remarks, in which he acknowledges these exits as mistakes, are seen as an effort to regain political credibility and reassure his supporters. As the leader of the Janata Dal (United), he emphasized that his current coalition with opposition parties is an attempt to provide governance stability in Bihar. With elections in the horizon, this message of no more U-turns is likely to resonate with voters seeking consistency in leadership.
