Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar serves as the incumbent Chief Minister of Bihar and remains a pivotal political figure amidst the ongoing state election campaigns. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has avoided naming Nitish as their chief ministerial candidate for the next term, creating uncertainty about his future role if NDA returns to power. This silence has been exploited by opposition parties, particularly Mahagathbandhan's Tejashwi Yadav, who criticizes Nitish's leadership capabilities and promises development through investments and industrialization should his coalition win. Meanwhile, BJP leader Amit Shah has engaged in political rhetoric against the opposition, highlighting the competitive nature of the election campaign. The upcoming elections are significant as they will determine the governance direction for Bihar under either Nitish Kumar or a new chief ministerial candidate from the opposing alliance.