The silent gesture between Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav ignited speculation in Bihar politics.

Patna November 27, 2024: The political dynamics in Bihar are once again under speculation after the subtle and enigmatic interaction between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav during the Assembly proceedings on Wednesday.

This interaction has sparked fresh conjecture about Nitish Kumar possibly considering another political realignment, despite his repeated assurances of steadfast allegiance to the BJP-led NDA.

Nitish Kumar expressed loyalty to NDA many times in the recent past:

CM Nitish Kumar has previously stated that his decision to ally with the BJP is final and that his earlier alignment with the RJD was a result of being misled by one or two people. Publicly, he has tried to dispel doubts about his loyalty to the NDA on multiple occasions.

However, persistent scepticism among political observers and the public suggests a deeper mistrust or anticipation of strategic shifts, a hallmark of Nitish Kumar’s career marked by several notable alliances and realignments.

Tejashwi Yadav fueled the speculation with his statement:

Tejashwi Yadav’s cryptic response added fuel to the fire. By saying that “Everyone that is extinguished gets extinguished” and emphasizing their political opposition to Nitish Kumar’s lack of ideology, Yadav has kept the door open for interpretation while maintaining a cautious stance. He also said that he personally respect Kumar but politically oppose him as he has no ideology.

His comment underscores the unpredictability of Bihar’s politics and Kumar’s manoeuvring reputation.

This incident has reignited discussions in political circles about the possibility of a major shakeup in Bihar’s political landscape.

Nitish Kumar’s past pattern of strategic alliances, combined with the current context of a strained relationship between the BJP and its allies in various states, makes such speculation plausible.

However, whether this interaction leads to substantive political shifts or remains a fleeting moment of an incident is yet to be seen.

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