Bihar political turmoil: Mahagathbandhan on tenterhooks as Nitish Kumar edges towards NDA | 10 points

Bihar is yet again witnessing political turmoil as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to cross over to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) again, an alliance he left in 2022 to join hands with the Opposition and form 'Mahagathbandhan'.

Several NDA leaders including former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi have indicated an alliance breakdown between Kumar's Janata Dal (United) and Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar.

Besides, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi said that the ruling Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) government will not last for long.

Yesterday, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushil Kumar Modi said that the door can be opened if needed, indicating a possible revival of ties between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar -led JDU and his former ally, the BJP.

Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal (RLJD) president Upendra Kushwaha on Friday said that there are enough indications that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is worried and disturbed in Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) and JDU chief might be thinking about exiting the bloc.

Also, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said that there is some stir in the state adding that it is a matter of time before the situation gets clear on whether Nitish Kumar led-JDU will realign with BJP-led-NDA.