Calls for Nitish Kumar as Deputy PM Spark Political Buzz in Bihar

Significant political news is emerging from Bihar, stirring discussions in political circles from Delhi to Patna. There is a growing demand for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to be appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister of India. Surprisingly, this call is not only coming from the RJD but also from within Kumar's own party, the JD(U). JD(U) legislator Pankaj Mishra stated in an exclusive interview that Nitish Kumar possesses all the qualifications necessary for the role of Deputy PM, a sentiment echoed by the people of Bihar. The JD(U) argues that a leader who has governed Bihar for two decades and has extensive administrative experience at the central level should now be entrusted with significant responsibilities in Delhi.

Before the JD(U), senior RJD leader Mukesh Roshan initiated a new debate in Delhi's political landscape regarding Nitish Kumar. He explicitly demanded that Kumar should not only be sent to central politics but should be appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister. Furthermore, Roshan suggested that given Kumar's extensive experience, he should be entrusted with crucial ministries such as Agriculture and Railways. The RJD believes that having a leader from Bihar in such a prominent position would be a matter of great pride for the entire state.

Initially, the call for sending Nitish Kumar to the center was championed by the opposition (RJD), but the recent statement from the JD(U) legislator indicates that discussions about this possibility are also taking place within Kumar's party. The JD(U) is now preparing to leverage Nitish Kumar's '20 years of good governance' and 'central experience' on a national scale. If Kumar decides to head to Delhi, it raises the question of who would take his place in Patna, potentially opening doors for future alliances and leadership changes in Bihar.