Nitish Kumar Reclaims JD(U) Leadership Amid Party Strains and Legal Controversies

Nitish Kumar has reassumed leadership of the Janata Dal (United) party, positioning himself as a key figure in the INDIA (India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) opposition bloc against the BJP. Despite previous support for Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as the opposition's prime ministerial candidate, JD(U) leaders are advocating for Nitish Kumar's leadership, citing his efforts to unite regional parties and his appeal to various social groups. The JD(U) is emphasizing the need for larger parties in the alliance to be accommodating and is promoting Kumar as the 'prime minister of ideas' and the architect of the alliance.