Names that were earlier being discussed as possible contenders are now caught in a fresh round of debate shaped largely by caste equations.
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Md Asghar Khan is a Senior Correspondent from Jharkhand writing about politics, human rights, tribal issues, women issues, and the environment. He is available at asghar@outlookindia.com
Chief Minister Nitish largely remained a member of the state legislature through the Council rather than the Assembly
Nitish Kumar’s transition from Chief Minister is unfolding slowly due to strategic calculations and political negotiations. While his Rajya Sabha move signals a shift, his continued public engagement reflects a desire to retain influence. Internal divisions within BJP and RSS, along with JD(U)’s demands for key posts, have delayed the final decision, keeping Bihar’s political future uncertain for now.
Critics say linking the Supreme Court’s decision on Dalits with the demand for delisting is an attempt to divert attention from the demand for the Sarna religion code.
Farmers say neither has the government created cold storage infrastructure nor fixed any minimum support price for vegetables
This shift has drawn criticism from the Congress, non-BJP ruled states, and MGNREGA experts, who say it weakens the 100-day guarantee in practice and turns a legal entitlement into a scheme-based arrangement. The revised funding structure has also raised concerns with states now expected to bear 40 per cent of the wage costs, a move critics say could strain financially weaker states.
How the war in West Asia is disrupting lives across India
After the Bihar Assembly election setback, cracks in opposition unity are becoming increasingly visible. CPI(ML)’s decision to contest independently across multiple states highlights growing mistrust among allies.
The comparison refers to the way AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi contests elections in Muslim-dominated constituencies across states. In a similar manner, Soren is also being seen as a pan-Indian tribal leader, thereby targeting constituencies with tribal populations.
After a decade of dominance in Bihar politics, Nitish Kumar moves to Delhi and his son Nishant joins JD(U) raises questions about the party’s survival and succession.
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