A wave of resentment has swept through Bihar following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to contest for Rajya Sabha. JD(U) loyalists, from grassroots workers to elected representatives, express deep disappointment, with Union Minister Ramnath Thakur calling the public’s outrage ‘perfectly understandable.’
Addressing reporters in Patna, Thakur noted that Kumar’s choice was personal after years of steering the state. ‘He’s served Bihar selflessly for 20 years. This is his call, but yes, people are upset— and rightly so,’ he remarked, highlighting the shared grief across party lines and beyond.
Benipur MLA Vinay Chaudhary, a JD(U) stalwart, shared his heartbreak. ‘We’re all hurting. It’s rare for a leader of such long tenure to leave and evoke such public sorrow,’ he said. The sentiment is palpable as legislators and parliamentarians converge on the capital.
Since Thursday’s bombshell revelation, cadres have voiced fears that this move undermines the electoral verdict given to Kumar just five years ago. Demands pour in for him to reconsider and remain at the helm, committed to Bihar’s progress.
As the controversy unfolds, it spotlights Kumar’s irreplaceable role in the state’s transformation. The JD(U) must now bridge the emotional chasm, ensuring unity amid speculation about political realignments in Bihar.