A new political trajectory in Bihar
“The BJP is known to quietly pursue its own agenda wherever it comes to power and in Bihar too they would do the same, Nitish Kumar or no Nitish Kumar. There should not be any ambiguity on this.” File
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A month into the new regime in Bihar, Bhartiya Janata Party leader and new Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has emerged as the unquestionable leader of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the State, effectively sidelining its coalition partner, the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U) from its role as the Bada Bhai (elder brother) in the alliance. After over two decades of rule in Bihar, the JD (U), led by party leader Nitish Kumar, gave the mantle over to its coalition partner, the BJP, on April 15.
Mr. Choudhary, BJP’s MLA from the Tarapur constituency, has been taking governance forward in the State, in his new avatar, in line with Mr. Kumar’s policies. At least, that’s what he aims to convey by announcing the same every now and then, and by consistently meeting Mr. Kumar before taking any major decision regarding governance.
Published – May 19, 2026 01:09 am IST
