Following the Lok Sabha election results, the political momentum is palpable as government formation accelerates. Nitish Kumar, Bihar's Chief Minister, has emerged with a heightened stature within the NDA coalition after their victory. Party activists are radiating enthusiasm. Amidst this, captivating posters of Nitish Kumar have sprouted across Patna.
The posters placed in Patna featuring Nitish Kumar have sparked conversations citywide. Located at the crossroads by Kotwali Police Station, the posters portray Kumar amidst two lions, with a proclamation 'The Tiger Is Alive' catching every eye.
Interestingly, this exact location previously showcased a poster of the 'double engine government', featuring both Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Modi.
The display of this particular poster comes just before the forthcoming NDA government's swearing-in, hinting at Nitish Kumar's ascending political influence in the central landscape.
Meanwhile, Bihar BJP President and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, along with Vijay Kumar Sinha, made a significant announcement stating their alliance's intention to fight the 2025 assembly election under Nitish Kumar's leadership. They reflected on their history of contesting elections under his direction since 1996.
Nitish Kumar Emerges as the Kingmaker
Following the Lok Sabha election results, Nitish Kumar, along with TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu, has risen as a pivotal political force. The NDA secured 293 seats out of 543, while the INDIA bloc managed to clinch 233. The BJP, while obtaining a majority with 240 seats, failed to reach the magical number of 272 necessary to form a government independently.
Currently, the entire NDA, including the BJP, is reliant on Andhra Pradesh's Telugu Desam Party and Bihar's JD(U), which garnered 12 seats, making it the second-largest ally in the coalition after TDP with 16 seats.
