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Axis My India and Today's Chanakya exit polls predict a victory for the NDA in Bihar 2025, with the opposition Mahagathbandhan likely falling short of a majority, indicating a possible return to power for Nitish Kumar's alliance.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments on the caste survey and Tejashwi Yadav's claims about job creation, stating that the Mahagathbandhan government had already initiated the caste survey and job push. He also expressed dissatisfaction with the achievements of the INDIA alliance and emphasized his decision to join the NDA. Nitish refuted Rahul's assertion that they had made him agree to the caste survey, highlighting his prior support for it. Additionally, he defended himself against allegations of the Central government targeting opposition leaders and emphasized the developmental progress made during his tenure as CM.
Rahul Gandhi breaks his silence on Nitish Kumar's switch to the BJP, alleging that Nitish was pressured to do a caste survey and subsequently made a U-turn. He spoke at a Mahagathbandhan rally in Bihar, criticizing Nitish's move and highlighting the importance of a caste census. The Congress, RJD, and Left leaders put up a united front at the rally, with Rahul addressing economic justice for farmers and criticizing the BJP's political maneuvers. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, Congress and TMC tensions continue as the TMC questions the Congress's silence over probes against its leaders, and Congress accuses TMC of creating hurdles for Rahul's Yatra.
Nitish Kumar, after taking oath for the ninth time as Bihar Chief Minister, expressed his commitment to staying with the NDA, stating that his party will work for the state's development and progress. He met with BJP leaders and appointed two new deputies from the BJP. Despite Tejashwi Yadav's comments about the JD(U), Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the new government, emphasizing its dedication to Bihar's development. Notably, no RJD leaders were present at the oath-taking ceremony, and Nitish Kumar indicated his dissatisfaction with the Mahagathbandhan and the newly formed Opposition bloc INDIA.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated that the BJP's doors are always 'closed' for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is speculated to break away from the Mahagathbandhan and reunite with the BJP, while senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi indicated a possible revival of ties with the JD(U). Meanwhile, Union Food Processing Industries Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras asked people to wait for 1-2 days, hinting at a significant development in state politics, as several NDA leaders have indicated an alliance breakdown between JD(U)-RJD. If Nitish Kumar crosses over, it would deal a severe blow to the ruling Mahagathbandhan in Bihar and the national opposition bloc formed to take on the BJP-led center.