Political stir has once again intensified in Bihar's politics, specifically in the Harnaul assembly constituency. Conflict is escalating within the JDU, between party workers and local leaders.
Patna: The voices of rebellion within the JDU have grown louder in Harnaul block, the ancestral area of Nitish Kumar. Some party leaders are now openly challenging Nitish Kumar's policies and decisions. The opposition is particularly b against Harinarayan Singh, who has been a JDU MLA from Harnaul block for five consecutive terms. JDU leader Sanjaykant Singh stated that Nitish Kumar always speaks against dynastic politics, but in the Harnaul assembly constituency, the opposite seems to be true. In the last election, Harinarayan Singh had stated his intention not to contest and to field his son instead, but he chose to be the candidate himself.
Discontent over Harinarayan Singh and his son
In Harnaul block, which falls under Nitish Kumar's ancestral region, a wave of discontent is sweeping through the JDU. Party workers claim that in the last election, Harinarayan Singh had expressed his intent not to contest and to field his son, but he then challenged the party's strategy by becoming the candidate himself. Now, the question arises within the party whether he or his son, Anil Kumar, should receive a ticket again.
JDU workers have clearly stated that if the party, by any means, gives a ticket to Harinarayan or his son, the party's grip at the local level could weaken. They are demanding that this time, either Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, or senior party leader Sanjaykant Sinha be nominated as the candidate from Harnaul.
Political upheaval in Nitish Kumar's ancestral region
Nitish Kumar has consistently spoken out against dynastic politics and familial pressure. However, this rebellion brewing within the JDU in Harnaul indicates increasing local pressure on the party's decision-making process. If the party disregards the warnings of its workers, both voters and party members could influence the strategy in the upcoming elections.
Political analysts suggest that this discontent could affect the party's credibility and electoral prospects in Nitish Kumar's ancestral region. If divisions within the party at the local level deepen, opposition parties are likely to benefit from it.
Electoral Challenge for JDU
The Harnaul assembly constituency has always been crucial for the JDU. The party has achieved success here in several past elections. However, the current rebellion has created a new challenge within the party. Workers warn that if transparency is not maintained in ticket distribution, the electoral atmosphere at the local level could become tense.
Sanjaykant Singh stated, "Nitish Kumar always speaks against dynastic politics, but in Harnaul, the opposite seems to be true. If the party reiterates its old decisions this time as well, it might have to pay a heavy price."
