Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Bihar Elections: BJP Affirms Nitish Kumar as NDA's CM Face Amidst Opposition Jabs
The BJP, a major political group in India, is saying that their partner Nitish Kumar is definitely the leader who wants to be the chief minister of Bihar.
A top BJP person named Dharmendra Pradhan explained that there's no confusion about this, even though some people have been asking questions.
He also said that Nitish Kumar is healthy and working hard, traveling a lot.
The BJP leader pointed out that the other side, the opposition, isn't clearly saying who their leader is.
He mentioned that sometimes leaders campaign separately as part of a plan.
He emphasized that Nitish Kumar has similar ideas to the BJP and that their alliance is strong and guaranteed to help Bihar.
BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed Nitish Kumar is the NDA's Chief Ministerial face in Bihar, stating there is no confusion.
Pradhan questioned why opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi have not named Tejashwi Yadav as their Chief Ministerial candidate.
He dismissed concerns about Nitish Kumar's health, noting his extensive daily travel and consistent demeanor.
The BJP leader explained that individual campaigning by NDA leaders, including PM Modi and Nitish Kumar, is a pre-planned strategy.
Pradhan described the NDA as a social alliance with shared opinions, confident in its formula for Bihar's development with Nitish Kumar.
- Who
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister and BJP's Bihar poll in-charge
- What
- Stated unequivocally that Nitish Kumar is the Chief Ministerial face of the NDA in Bihar and dismissed any confusion or concerns about his health or campaign strategy.
- When
- Monday (prior to the second phase of Bihar assembly elections)
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- To affirm Nitish Kumar's leadership within the NDA, counter opposition claims, and address concerns regarding the alliance's unity and campaign approach.
- Political Party
- Janata Dal (United) (JDU)
- Chief Minister Candidate
- Nitish Kumar
- Alliance
- National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
- Key BJP Leader
- Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Education Minister & Bihar Poll In-charge)
- Bihar Election Phases
- Phase 1 completed, Phase 2 on November 11
- Results Announcement Date
- November 14
Sources
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