Big Change Ahead in Bihar: Nitish May Resign, Amit Shah Discusses Roadmap for New Government

Bihar: After the results of the Bihar Assembly elections, a big upheaval has been seen in the politics of the state. NDA secured a clear majority, paving the way for government formation. After this result, the biggest discussion is taking place about the post of Chief Minister. Nitish Kumar is once again in the headlines, because the question still remains whether he will continue to hold the reins of power or the political equation may take a new turn.

Will Nitish Kumar become chief minister again?

Immediately after the results, a series of meetings have started within the NDA. There has been a clear indication from JDU that the party sees Nitish Kumar as the leader. On the other hand, many BJP leaders are also saying that Nitish's role has been important in the victory of the alliance. Although a formal announcement is yet to be made, the atmosphere within the alliance is pointing towards making him the Chief Minister again.

Why is NDA's victory considered special?

In this election, NDA performed better than expected and left the opposition behind in many areas. While JDU retained its ground, BJP also made a strong comeback in many seats. This result is a big blow for the Grand Alliance, especially when they had made tall claims before the elections. This time the public preferred stability and unity of the alliance, which directly benefited the NDA.

Did the opposition's strategy fail?

Before the elections, the Grand Alliance had kept issues like unemployment, inflation, and education prominent in the election debate. But it is clear from the results that his strategy could not influence the voters. In many seats their leading candidates lost by huge margins. It is also being said that issues like lack of internal coordination and candidate selection caused them losses.

In which direction can the politics of Bihar go now?

With the formation of a new government, new indications may be received regarding policies and decisions in Bihar. In its campaign, NDA had talked about giving priority to development, employment, and basic facilities. If Nitish Kumar becomes the Chief Minister again, it is expected that he will give a stable start to the new government with his experience. However, it also remains to be seen how the coordination between BJP and JDU continues.