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Chirag Paswan’s actions suggest a brewing storm in Bihar’s political arena. He’s been openly critical of Nitish Kumar’s government, particularly regarding law and order. This critique is noteworthy, considering his party is part of the ruling coalition. Simultaneously, he’s praising political strategist Prashant Kishor, hinting at a potential realignment. While Paswan is a central minister in Narendra Modi’s government, he adopts a different tone when discussing Bihar. His attacks on the Nitish Kumar government, especially with elections approaching, raise questions. Is he revisiting his strategy from the 2020 elections, where his party contested against the JD(U)?
Paswan has accused the Nitish Kumar government of succumbing to criminals, expressing his disappointment in supporting a government that he believes fails to maintain law and order. He stated his commitment to eliminating crime and ensuring criminals are brought to justice if his party wins the upcoming elections. This has caused a stir, with the JD(U) responding sharply, urging Paswan to prevent criminals from joining his party. Paswan’s praise for Prashant Kishor, who is actively involved in Bihar’s politics, further complicates the situation. Kishor’s growing influence in the state and his criticism of both Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav add another layer of complexity.
The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) is a key ally of the NDA in Bihar. Seat-sharing discussions within the NDA are underway. The last election saw the LJP significantly impacting the JD(U)’s performance. Paswan is now focused on securing a favorable seat-sharing arrangement, potentially positioning himself as a contender for the Chief Minister’s post. The situation is evolving, and it remains to be seen whether the NDA will be able to accommodate all its allies, given the aspirations of smaller parties like HAM and RLSP, who may also demand more seats.
