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Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary has said that Nitish Kumar will remain the leader of the NDA in Bihar, both now and in the future. He further emphasised that the BJP will support whatever decision JD(U) makes regarding Nitish Kumar’s son entering politics.
Choudhary also clarified that the possible entry of Kumar’s son, Nishant, into politics is a “personal matter” and an “internal” decision of the JD(U), and that the BJP would support whatever choice the JD(U) makes. He dismissed the challenge posed by Tejashwi Yadav, the principal rival from the RJD, calling him a “mere appointee” of his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav.
The Deputy CM further explained that while the BJP had criticised Nitish Kumar during the period when JD(U) was in the opposition, once the party returned to the NDA fold, the BJP has been fully supportive of the coalition. “Once in a coalition, the BJP stands 100 percent with its alliance partners,” he said.
Choudhary also recalled Kumar’s acknowledgment of his rise to the chief minister’s position with the support of late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and stated that Nitish’s leadership has been aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision at the national level. “At the national level, he is working under the leadership of Modi ji, and in Bihar, he is our leader,” Choudhary asserted. Regarding the potential political debut of Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant, Choudhary stressed that it remains a personal decision for Kumar and the JD(U), and the BJP would stand by whatever decision is made.
When asked about Chirag Paswan, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader and another NDA ally, Choudhary praised the young MP from Hajipur, describing him as “a tall leader who strengthens the coalition.” Looking ahead to the state elections, Choudhary expressed confidence that the NDA would secure “more than 200 seats” in Bihar’s 243-seat assembly, attributing this expected success to the development seen under the “double engine government” model, which refers to the BJP’s governance both at the national level and in Bihar.
Choudhary was dismissive of Tejashwi Yadav, calling him “not a leader in his own right but merely an appointee of his father, Lalu Prasad.” He further claimed, “I have always said Tejashwi is just a ‘baua’ (kid). The day Lalu ji decides to appoint someone else, nobody will care about Tejashwi.”
The Deputy CM also highlighted the long-standing lawlessness during the 15 years of RJD rule in Bihar, saying that people still remember the violence and lawlessness of that period, including incidents where criminals would invade homes and murder residents. He also mentioned the infamous theft during a wedding event of Lalu Prasad’s daughter. Choudhary ridiculed Tejashwi Yadav’s populist promises, pointing out the contradictions in his positions. “The RJD was in power when prohibition was imposed, but now they talk about offering relief to toddy tappers. The very domicile policy Tejashwi promises was scrapped when the RJD was in power,” Choudhary remarked.
Referring to Tejashwi’s claims about his tenure as deputy CM, Choudhary dismissed them, stating, “Tejashwi boasts of achievements during his time as deputy CM, unaware that all real powers lie with the chief minister. His confidence comes from his father’s party, but the elections will teach him that this is not a monarchy governed by a dynasty.” Choudhary made it clear that the BJP is committed to Nitish Kumar’s leadership and is confident of a strong showing in the upcoming elections, while dismissing Tejashwi Yadav’s challenge as a hollow political campaign.
