Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have reaffirmed their support for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) candidate for chief minister in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The announcement signals a united front by the ruling alliance ahead of the crucial state polls.
Speaking at a rally in Samastipur, PM Modi praised Nitish Kumar’s leadership and highlighted the development initiatives undertaken during his tenure. Modi said that Bihar has progressed under the guidance of Nitish Kumar, and the NDA is committed to continuing this journey of growth, emphasizing stability and continuity in governance.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh also underlined the alliance’s cohesion, stating that there is no disagreement among NDA partners regarding Nitish Kumar’s leadership. Singh contrasted the NDA’s unity with the opposition Mahagathbandhan, noting that while the Congress has declared Tejashwi Yadav as the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s CM face, the Mahagathbandhan has yet to present a collective leadership choice.
Political analysts say this public endorsement aims to consolidate voter confidence by projecting stability and experience, especially as the NDA looks to counter opposition narratives in Bihar’s high-stakes electoral battle. Nitish Kumar has served multiple terms as Bihar’s chief minister, and his continued leadership is being positioned by the alliance as a guarantee of governance and development continuity.
With campaigning intensifying across the state, the NDA’s reaffirmation of Nitish Kumar as its CM candidate marks a key moment in the 2025 Bihar Assembly election cycle, setting the stage for what promises to be a tightly contested contest.
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