Preparations for the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar are in their final stages. Incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take charge of the state once again. Given the b support from women in the elections, the BJP might push for a woman Deputy CM, a possibility currently being deliberated at the high command level.
Patna: The blueprint for the new NDA government in Bihar has largely been finalized, with an agreement reached to reappoint Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister. According to sources, in light of the unprecedented support received from women in the elections, the BJP might play a significant card by proposing a woman Deputy CM this time. The party had fielded 13 women candidates in the elections, 11 of whom emerged victorious and reached the assembly. An important meeting was held on Sunday involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the formation of the new government.
It is reported that the BJP will convene a meeting of its legislative party by Tuesday, after which Nitish Kumar will be formally elected as the leader at the NDA legislative party meeting. On Monday, CM Nitish has called a cabinet meeting, following which he will resign and stake claim to form the new government with the Governor. The swearing-in ceremony is likely to take place this week, possibly on Wednesday.
NDA Ministerial Portfolio Formula Decided, JDU–BJP to Get Major Share
The formula for ministerial portfolios in Bihar's new NDA government has almost been finalized. Based on one ministerial post for every 5–6 MLAs, JDU is expected to receive 14–15 portfolios, including the Chief Minister, while BJP is likely to get 16–17. There are discussions about offering the Deputy CM post to Chirag Paswan of LJP(RV), although his priority is believed to be remaining at the Centre. In such a scenario, his party could get three ministerial berths. Additionally, HAM and RLMO will each receive one slot. The possibility of allocating one of the two Deputy CM positions in BJP's model to a woman leader is considered b.
Political Buzz Intensifies at Nitish's Residence
On Sunday, a series of meetings continued throughout the day at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, Union Minister Nityanand Rai, RLMO chief Upendra Kushwaha, along with several other leaders and newly elected MLAs, met him. Meanwhile, in Delhi, JDU National Working President Sanjay Jha and Union Minister Lalan Singh held strategic discussions with the BJP leadership. Political activities surrounding the formation of the NDA government are accelerating, with both JDU and BJP instructing their MLAs to be present in Patna on Monday.
Intense Feud Within Lalu's Family
Following RJD's crushing electoral defeat, tensions within Lalu Prasad Yadav's family have openly surfaced. Lalu's daughter, Rohini Acharya, alleged on social media that she was humiliated within the family, even subjected to abuse and shown slippers. She wrote that she was targeted because she opposed a certain compromise.
Rohini, who gained prominence for donating a kidney to her father, stated that her sacrifice was questioned within the family, and she even had to endure taunts about donating a “dirty kidney.” She advised women not to immerse themselves in disputes concerning their paternal homes but to focus their energy on the future of their children and families.
Tejpratap Sides with Sister
Amidst the escalating family dispute, Lalu's elder son, Tejpratap Yadav, came out in support of his sister. He wrote on social media that the insult to his sister Rohini would not be tolerated under any circumstances, and those who are creating rifts in the family would never be accepted by the people of Bihar.
In his statement, Tejpratap indirectly attacked leaders close to Tejashwi Yadav. He claimed that “Jaichands” (a term often used for traitors) have clouded Tejashwi's judgment, and action against them is now imperative. Tejpratap urged Lalu Prasad Yadav to give just a signal, asserting that the public would not delay in uprooting such individuals from the political landscape.
