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Constituency Watch: No matter which JD(U) leader contests, Nalanda remains supremo Nitish's bastion

Constituency Watch: No Matter Which JD(U) Leader Contests, Nalanda Remains Supremo Nitish's Bastion

Nitish Kumar's village reveals the limits of his social coalition

In Kalyan Bigha, Kurmis and Yadavs were sympathetic to the chief minister’s frequent defections, while EBCs and SCs were willing to be loyal to the JD(U) as long as the dominant castes loosened social restrictions.

Is Nitish Kumar's Political Manoeuvring Leading Bihar into Uncertainty?

Ram Vilas Paswan, a prominent figure in Indian politics, was known for strategically aligning with winning sides in general elections, maintaining consistency in his choices. In contrast, Nitish Kumar, a politically astute leader with no sentimental attachments, played a pivotal role in the socialist movement and actively participated in JP Narayan’s movement. Nitish's collaboration with George Fernandes led to the formation of the Samata Party in 1994. Despite initial alliances with the BJP, Nitish later distanced himself, achieving success as Chief Minister of Bihar in 2005. His tenure saw improvements in infrastructure and education. However, by 2010, complacency set in, and an alliance with the BJP fractured in 2014 due to differences with Narendra Modi. Nitish faced setbacks, resigned in 2015, and later formed alliances with the RJD and Congress. The subsequent dissolution of partnerships, especially with the BJP in 2022.