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In the midst of uncertainty surrounding Nitish Kumar's next steps, JDU's KC Tyagi declares the imminent collapse of the I.N.D.I.A bloc

  • Posted on January 28, 2024
  • Politics
  • By Arijit Dutta
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The I.N.D.I.A bloc faces a crisis in Bihar as JDU leader KC Tyagi signals its collapse amid tensions over Nitish Kumar's political future. Chirag Paswan seeks assurances from BJP leaders, adding to the uncertainty. The BJP's strategic moves hint at averting a repeat of past electoral setbacks, shaping Bihar's political landscape.

In the midst of uncertainty surrounding Nitish Kumar's next steps, JDU's KC Tyagi declares the imminent collapse of the I.N.D.I.A bloc Image Source -www.economictimes.indiatimes.com

In a dramatic turn of events, the political landscape in Bihar is teetering on uncertainty as Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi signals the imminent collapse of the I.N.D.I.A bloc. The grand alliance, which once united non-Congress parties under Nitish Kumar's leadership, now faces a grave existential threat, with Tyagi accusing the Congress of continuous disrespect towards Bihar's chief minister.

Tyagi emphasized that the alliance of I.N.D.I.A bloc party is unraveling in key states like Punjab, West Bengal, and Bihar, painting a grim picture for the coalition's future. The aspirations that propelled Kumar to unite non-Congress factions with the Congress have, according to Tyagi, faltered, with their leader being misunderstood.

Amid this political turmoil, Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan voiced concerns during a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda. Paswan sought assurance that his party's seat share in the Lok Sabha polls would not be compromised following Nitish Kumar's potential entry into the National Democratic Alliance.

While Paswan expressed receiving assurances on several issues, the situation remains fluid. The looming question of whether Kumar will align with the BJP adds another layer of uncertainty. Leaders from the BJP, RJD, and JD(U) convened in Patna, hinting at the possibility of Kumar's resignation and a subsequent alliance with the BJP. Tyagi, a close aide to Kumar, strongly suggested that the JDU is poised to sever ties with the I.N.D.I.A bloc.

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Tyagi lamented the repeated insults hurled at Kumar by a section of the Congress leadership, emphasizing that Kumar never sought a position within the alliance. He expressed skepticism about the I.N.D.I.A bloc's ability to confront the formidable BJP portrays a sense of disillusionment within the coalition.

The BJP's proactive engagement with existing state allies, particularly Paswan, reflects a strategic move to prevent a recurrence of the 2020 assembly polls' fallout. Kumar, attributing the decline in his party's fortunes to the BJP's actions, severed ties in 2022, opting for an alliance with the RJD-Congress-Left coalition. The unfolding events point to a tumultuous political landscape in Bihar, shaping the future of the I.N.D.I.A bloc.

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