Neeraj Kumar

Prashant Kishore, Jan Suraaj boss, vowed to politically bury Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in the upcoming assembly elections. Addressing a rally in Patna, he accused the administration of obstructing supporters and criticized Kumar's governance, labeling it a 'bureaucratic jungle raj'. Kishore also expressed disappointment with PM Modi's support for Kumar.

In a chilling act of revenge, Mahawat, recently released after serving 15 years for murdering Rampal, was lynched in broad daylight in Hardoi. A mob led by Rampal's sons, Rahul and Beeru, avenged their father's death, mirroring the original crime by beating Mahawat to death with sticks.

Speculation is growing within Bihar's NDA alliance as the BJP may be considering a significant shift in leadership post-elections. The BJP might propose an "honourable exit" for Nitish Kumar, potentially relocating him to a central cabinet position or another constitutional role.

Three Muslim JDU functionaries resigned over the party's support for the waqf bill in Bihar, raising concerns ahead of state elections. Despite the backlash, JDU believes welfare initiatives for minorities will secure votes. JDU has faced strained relations with Muslim voters after past support for controversial bills, but remains optimistic about its electoral prospects.

With the Waqf Amendment Bill's passage, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's JD(U) faces potential backlash from the Muslim community, comprising 18% of the state's population. Despite internal dissent and past election losses, the party remains focused on promoting its minority welfare initiatives.