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Congress Invites Nitish Kumar Back to Bihar Opposition Alliance
Some opposition leaders in Bihar have asked Nitish Kumar to return to their alliance, called the Mahagathbandhan.
Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh said Nitish follows socialist ideas.
Singh also said Nitish might feel uncomfortable with the BJP’s plans, including the Uniform Civil Code.
Nitish has not been reported as accepting the invitation.
Instead, he took part in a JD(U) programme for lawmakers.
The programme taught new legislators about making laws, budgets and their responsibilities.
JD(U) leaders asked lawmakers to stay connected with people in their constituencies.
They also praised the party’s future plans and public-service work.
Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh invited JD(U) president Nitish Kumar to rejoin Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan.
The invitation followed Amit Shah’s announcement that the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in BJP- and NDA-ruled states.
Singh said Nitish’s socialist ideology made the opposition alliance his natural political home and suggested he may leave the NDA.
Nitish Kumar inaugurated a JD(U) orientation programme for newly elected MLAs and MLCs on legislative duties and procedures.
JD(U) leaders highlighted constituency outreach, public-service delivery and the party’s future leadership during the programme.
- Who
- Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh and RJD leader Bhai Virendra invited JD(U) president Nitish Kumar to return to the Mahagathbandhan.
- What
- Opposition leaders urged Nitish Kumar to leave the NDA and rejoin the Bihar opposition alliance, while JD(U) conducted training for legislators.
- Where
- Bihar, with the legislators’ programme held in the state.
- When
- The invitation was reported after Amit Shah’s UCC announcement; Nitish Kumar’s orientation programme took place on Friday.
- Why
- The opposition leaders cited Nitish Kumar’s socialist ideology and claimed he could be uncomfortable with the BJP’s agenda, including the UCC.
Key facts
- Main political development
- Congress and RJD leaders invited Nitish Kumar to rejoin the Mahagathbandhan.
- Nitish Kumar’s party
- Janata Dal (United), or JD(U).
- Current alliance mentioned
- National Democratic Alliance, or NDA.
- Trigger for invitation
- Amit Shah’s announcement concerning implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in BJP- and NDA-ruled states.
- Legislator programme
- A one-day JD(U) orientation programme for newly elected MLAs and MLCs.
- Training topics
- Legislative duties, committees, law-making, recent legislation, the state budget, and Bihar’s economy and finances.
- Party outreach message
- JD(U) leaders urged legislators to remain in constituencies, engage voters and help people receive government benefits.
Quotes
Akhilesh Prasad Singh
Former Bihar Congress president and Rajya Sabha MP
“Today, I have no hesitation in saying that the future of the party lies with our leader and Health Minister Nishant Ji. I can say with full confidence that the party’s future is in safe and strong hands. Through his (Nishant's) working style and public service, he has won a place in the hearts of the people in a very short period.”
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“I am not aware under what circumstances he went there (NDA). His real place is with socialism. As his discomfort there increases, he will have to leave the NDA.”
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