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Bihar: JD-U asserts 'Phir Se Nitish' after Haryana CM's remarks

IANS April 16, 2025 261 views

Bihar's political landscape is heating up with JD-U's assertive campaign supporting Nitish Kumar's continued leadership. The party has launched a robust poster campaign emphasizing Kumar's potential fifth term as Chief Minister from 2025 to 2030. Union Minister Chirag Paswan has strongly endorsed Kumar's leadership, directly contradicting recent speculations about alternative candidates. The strategic move signals JD-U's confidence and determination to maintain its political prominence in the state.

"Who has a doubt on Nitish Kumar? NDA will contest under his leadership." - Chirag Paswan, Union Minister"
Patna, April 16: A fresh political storm has hit the ruling NDA in Bihar after Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini recently projected Samrat Choudhary as the Chief Ministerial face for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.

Key Points

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JD-U launches bold poster campaign affirming Nitish Kumar's 2025 leadership

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Chirag Paswan directly contradicts Haryana CM's alternative candidate remarks

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Campaign highlights Kumar's governance achievements across multiple sectors

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Posters strategically project 'Phir Se Nitish' (Nitish Again) message

Amidst the growing speculation, Union Minister Chirag Paswan stepped in to put an end to the debate. Speaking to reporters in Patna, Paswan said: “Who has a doubt on Nitish Kumar? NDA will contest under his leadership. He will continue to be the Chief Minister of Bihar after 2025.” His statement comes as a direct contradiction to Chief Minister Saini’s remarks.

Following Saini’s comment, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also clarified that Nitish Kumar will lead the NDA in the upcoming elections. However, JD-U seems unconvinced by the damage control efforts.

On Wednesday, JD-U launched a full-blown poster campaign from its Patna state office, sending a firm message to its allies. A large hoarding with the slogan: ‘25 se 30, Phir Se Nitish’ was prominently displayed, clearly projecting Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister from 2025 to 2030. Other posters listed Nitish Kumar’s achievements in governance, employment, women empowerment, and social development, such as: ‘Rozgar ka matlab’,’ Nitish sarkar’, ‘sisters and daughters’ dreams come true’, ‘thanks to Nitish government’, and ‘entire Bihar is our family’.

Notably, these posters feature only Nitish Kumar’s picture, not even that of NDA allies, hinting at a subtle but sharp assertion of JD-U’s dominance. Observers believe that the Haryana Chief Minister’s statement was a strategic test balloon floated by the BJP to gauge reactions about alternative leadership in Bihar.

The backlash — both from within the BJP and the JD-U — suggests that Nitish Kumar’s position as Chief Minister remains firm, at least for now. Adding weight to JD-U’s position, Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, claimed on Tuesday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has already approved Nitish Kumar’s leadership for the 2025 elections.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Nitish ji has done so much for Bihar's development! Why even question his leadership? The posters say it all - 'Phir Se Nitish' should be the only slogan that matters. 👏
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Priya M.
This political drama is exhausting... Just when we thought things were stable. But I do appreciate Nitish Kumar's work on women's empowerment. That's something we can't ignore.
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Amit S.
Respectfully, I think it's time for new leadership in Bihar. Nitish ji has done good work, but after so many years, maybe fresh ideas are needed? The state could benefit from new energy.
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Sunita R.
The way JD-U responded with those posters is brilliant! Clear, strong message without saying a word against allies. Political masterclass! 😄
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Vikram J.
Haryana CM should focus on his own state's issues rather than creating unnecessary controversies in Bihar. This was completely avoidable.
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Neha T.
Interesting how the posters only show Nitish ji... Speaks volumes about the current dynamics in NDA. Hope this doesn't affect governance though - Bihar needs stability more than political games.

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Bihar Politics Nitish Kumar JD-U NDA 2025 Assembly Elections Chirag Paswan Nayab Singh Saini
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