Archive · 22 May 2025
Sahani Says CM Post Possible if Nishads Unite
Mukesh Sahani, leader of the VIP, said he could become Bihar's CM if a specific group voted for him.
He also said his party wants to win many seats in the next election and that the BJP did things to stop him.
Sahani thinks he and Tejashwi Yadav will lead the Grand Alliance.
Other parties aren't happy about his claims, with some saying he's getting ahead of himself, especially with many others wanting to be CM.
Mukesh Sahani of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) claimed he could become Chief Minister if the Nishad community voted unitedly.
Sahani stated his party aims to win 40 seats in the upcoming elections.
He accused the BJP of conspiring against him by buying his party's MLAs.
Sahani said the Grand Alliance will contest the election under RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and himself.
Sahani's comments drew reactions from the NDA and Congress.
- Who
- Mukesh Sahani, VIP, BJP, RJD, Congress, JD(U)
- What
- Mukesh Sahani made claims about potentially becoming CM and discussed election strategy.
- When
- Thursday (referencing a press conference on Wednesday)
- Where
- Bhojpur, Bihar
- Why
- To rally support for his party and comment on potential roles in upcoming elections.
Mukesh Sahani's Perspective
Other Parties' Perspectives
Viability of Sahani's Claims
Mukesh Sahani's Perspective
Sahani believes the Nishad community's united vote could propel him to high office, aiming for 40 seats.
Other Parties' Perspectives
Sahani's claims are seen as premature and unrealistic given the current political landscape.
Deputy CM Candidacy
Mukesh Sahani's Perspective
Sahani claims the Deputy CM position.
Other Parties' Perspectives
Critics point out there are many contenders for the position.
- Party
- Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP)
- Party President
- Mukesh Sahani
- Seats Won by VIP
- 4 (in last election)
- Seats VIP Aims to Win
- 40
- Grand Alliance Leadership
- Tejashwi Yadav (RJD)