On Wednesday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, according to the JD (U) source. This will be the first visit to the national capital and meeting with Modi after Kumar ditched the Mahagathbandhan alliance to return to NDA in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar will meet PM Modi in Delhi
The meeting will take place only five days ahead of Nitish Kumar’s government scheduled to face a trust vote on February 12. He is expected to meet PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda. Also, he will seek the central government’s support for ongoing or planned projects in Bihar could be a major driver. This could include infrastructure, education, healthcare and key areas, with other national issues like security, social welfare programs, or economic development.
Besides this, he will take on the political consideration and meeting for solidifying the newly formed NDA govt in Bihar. And to discuss on the upcoming elections, seats and other important things, according to the JD (U) source.
Political consideration for the upcoming polls
Nitish Kumar to discuss over the seats for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections to be held on February 27, where six Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar are vacant, and out of six, two are currently with the JD (U), held by senior leader Aneel Hedge and former party president Bashisth Narayan. While the other two are with RJD, held by Misa Bharti and Manoj Kumar, one seat is held by BJP’s Sushil Kumar Modi, and one with Congress’ Akhilesh Prasad Singh.
Moreover, Kumar will take part in the discussion of the 2024 Lok Sabha election on aligning campaign narratives and messaging to benefit both the state and national elections. And strategies to weaken the opposition alliance, by preventing their resurgence projecting with a united front. Further, he might consult on the 2025 Bihar Assembly election over the seat-sharing agreement, campaign strategy and power-sharing agreement, which will be significant for the polls.
Significance of the meeting
The meeting between Nitish Kumar and PM Modi will have significant implications for both Bihar and national politics solidifying the NDA government in Bihar could boost the public’s confidence in the stability, by securing central support for financial assistance, development projects and especially for the strategic planning for 2025 elections.
However, apart from the state, it will also shape national politics by projecting a united NDA front for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, and Bihar’s role in the polls and contribution to the NDA’s national campaign efforts, while managing the internal dynamics.
Possible Outcome
Nitish Kumar’s Delhi meeting with PM Modi and other BJP leaders has sent shockwaves, solidified the NDA in Bihar and impacted the national politics that will boost NDA’s chance in Bihar’s poll and contribute to their national campaign. Along with this, the media’s interpretation and unforeseen events can add further layers, the meeting will be crucial for India’s political landscape.
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