In a dramatic turn amid speculation of Nitish Kumar’s national ambitions, JD(U) loyalists in Patna have rolled out posters making an impassioned plea for him to remain Bihar’s guardian. The campaign, spearheaded by activist Krishna Patel, dots the city with visuals of the CM, his son Nishant, and party chief Umesh Kushwaha.
The poster’s poignant message strikes at the heart: ‘Bihar ko mat chhodo; humein aur Bihar ki janta ko anaath mat chhodo.’ It praises Nitish’s irreplaceable leadership for stability and notes his ongoing mission could be continued by Nishant.
A veteran leader since taking helm in 2005, Nitish’s recent Rajya Sabha entry—oath taken Thursday after unopposed election—has fueled talks of transition. His Delhi comments about potential permanent shift and imminent leadership handover have set the stage abuzz.
NDA partners are gearing up with a key meeting already convened. The new administration is slated post-Kharmas, possibly at Gandhi Maidan, ushering in BJP’s first Bihar CM. Delhi’s BJP huddle, involving top brass and deputies, is sealing the deal.
As Bihar holds its breath for Nitish’s Patna return after the 13th, the air is thick with anticipation. This plea from the grassroots underscores the deep bond between the leader and his people, even as national calls grow louder.
