In a stunning forecast from Mumbai, Congress heavyweight Hussain Dalwai has proclaimed the end of Nitish Kumar’s dominance in Bihar, predicting a BJP leader will soon helm the state as chief minister. The trigger: Nitish’s son Nishant Kumar’s induction into JD(U) before party veterans.
In an IANS interview, Dalwai dissected the implications. ‘Nishant Kumar holds no real clout anymore. Expect him in a deputy CM role, much like here in Maharashtra where deputies are powerless figureheads compared to the CM’s sweeping authority,’ he explained. This development, Dalwai argued, spells the twilight of Nitish’s political career.
Addressing BJP claims of Mamata Banerjee insulting President Murmu, Dalwai stressed protocol’s importance. ‘It’s a mistake not to honor it, but context matters—why the visit happened and Banerjee’s follow-up words will clarify.’
On the push for a no-trust vote against Speaker Om Birla, Dalwai lambasted his bias. ‘Neutrality is sacrosanct for Speakers. Birla echoes BJP dictates routinely. With neutral stances from Nitish’s and Naidu’s camps, victory is likely.’
Endorsing Rahul Gandhi’s critique of polarizing films like ‘The Kerala Story 2,’ Dalwai contrasted them with classics. ‘Post-BJP, cinema sows division instead of unity as in Mother India or Bandini. Artists must not fuel societal cracks.’
Dalwai raised alarms over electoral manipulations. ‘Mass voter deletions threaten constitutional rights and democracy. The new Election Commissioner appears to dance to government tunes, eroding the poll body’s independence.’
Dalwai’s wide-ranging comments underscore escalating national debates on leadership transitions, institutional integrity, and cultural narratives ahead of crucial polls.