Bihar Political Crisis: Nitish Kumar's Speech Sets the Stage for 2024 Elections

Nitish Kumar Meets Prime Minister Modi in Delhi

In a significant development, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The meeting sparked widespread speculation about the future of the ruling coalition in Bihar, which includes the BJP and Kumar's Janata Dal (United).

Speculations About 2024 Elections

Kumar's speech in the Legislative Assembly has set tongues wagging about the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Analysts believe that Kumar's comments hint at a potential realignment of political forces in Bihar, with the JDU distancing itself from the BJP.

The meeting between Kumar and Modi comes amid reports of growing discontent within the JDU over its alliance with the BJP. Kumar's supporters have been urging him to distance the party from the BJP, while the BJP has been keen to maintain its alliance with the JDU.

It remains to be seen what the outcome of the meeting between Kumar and Modi will be. However, it is clear that the political landscape in Bihar is undergoing a significant transformation, with Nitish Kumar playing a pivotal role.