Betrayals and Alliances: Nitish Kumar’s Unpredictable Political Journey
Patna :- Nitish Kumar, a seasoned player in political betrayals with no steadfast allegiance, is once again at the helm in Bihar. His new government, in collaboration with the BJP, is set to seek a trust vote on February 10, as per a notification released on Tuesday. This move follows Nitish Kumar’s recent dramatic switch, abandoning the INDIA grouping to forge an alliance with the BJP, a party he distanced himself from less than 18 months ago.
The trust vote is scheduled for the opening day of the budget session after the customary address by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to both Houses of the legislature, as outlined in the notification issued by the Parliamentary Affairs Department.
Nitish Kumar, serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar for an unprecedented ninth term, took the oath on Sunday, marking a significant political shift. The upcoming session, spanning 12 working days, will witness the presentation of the state budget on February 12, as indicated in the notification.
Anticipated to be a tumultuous session, the NDA faces a challenge with RJD MLA Awadh Bihari Choudhary yet to step down as the speaker amid mounting pressure from the alliance. The BJP is poised to claim the post of the assembly speaker, with potential contenders including Nand Kishore Yadav and Amrendra Pratap Singh, according to sources.
