Rabri Devi Claims BJP's Strategic Push Against Nitish Kumar

RJD's Rabri Devi alleges BJP's strategic move to push Nitish Kumar out of Bihar, as he files for Rajya Sabha nomination. Kumar, Bihar's long-serving CM, transitions to the Central role, while his son, Nishant Kumar, may rise in the JD(U). Bihar's political dynamics are gradually shifting.

Rabri Devi, a prominent leader from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of strategically pushing Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar out of the state. Devi claims this maneuver is not a voluntary retirement but rather part of the BJP's plan. The BJP, leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) since its 2025 electoral victory, allegedly seeks the Chief Minister's seat.

Rabri Devi's comments follow a significant political turn in Bihar, with Nitish Kumar filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha in Patna. Kumar was accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other key NDA figures. The development marks a possible reshuffle within the NDA's leadership dynamics.

Nitish Kumar, who has a 20-year tenure as Bihar's Chief Minister, filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, signaling his move to a prominent central role while promising unwavering support to the new state government. However, as speculation grows about a leadership change, his son, Nishant Kumar, could emerge as a significant player within the JD(U).