Bihar elections: Too old, too early or too risky? Why BJP is dodging the Nitish question

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 5 min read 100% complete by TOI NEWS DESKOctober 25, 2025 at 04:18 PM

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In Bihar's upcoming elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has refrained from officially naming Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as its chief ministerial candidate, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting that the NDA "under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar" will win. This silence fuels opposition claims that Nitish may not be reappointed if the NDA wins. Tejashwi Yadav, Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial candidate, asserts that Nitish will not be made CM again and accuses BJP leaders of controlling Bihar politics from Delhi. The JD(U)'s declining electoral strength and voter fatigue contribute to uncertainties about Nitish’s future role in the state government.

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