Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will remain with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) forever, expressing confidence in the alliance's success in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Kumar, who recently returned to the NDA, made the statement during the unveiling of projects worth Rs 21,400 crore in Aurangabad district. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary praised PM Modi's government for fulfilling its promises, claiming it to be a first in 75 years.
Navjot Sidhu's rallies in Punjab have sparked a sharp response from the state Congress, highlighting the party's internal discord as a major hurdle in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The infighting within the Congress, including public spats and power struggles, has overshadowed the challenge posed by political rivals AAP and BJP. The face-off has also fueled speculation about Sidhu's potential return to the BJP, further underscoring the Congress's organizational weaknesses. Similar internal conflicts are evident in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, indicating a broader struggle for the party to set its house in order ahead of the elections.
Despite losing the Karnataka Assembly polls, the BJP is confident of winning the Lok Sabha polls for the third time in a row. The party suffered a major setback in Karnataka, where it won only 66 seats compared to the Congress' 135 seats. However, BJP leaders claim that the Assembly polls' outcome will not affect the party's prospects in the Lok Sabha polls. The BJP is preparing for Assembly elections in five states this year and is also running a one-month-long outreach campaign to woo voters.
