A Union minister has described Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the “dulha” (groom) of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), signaling his central role in the coalition’s strategy for the state. The remark, made on October 22, 2025, ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, underscores Nitish Kumar’s significance in maintaining the NDA’s voter base and coordinating between allied parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), LJP, and smaller regional outfits. The statement reflects the perception that Kumar’s political influence and personal credibility are pivotal for the NDA to secure key constituencies, particularly in the caste-sensitive regions of Bihar. Nitish Kumar’s leadership has historically been instrumental in shaping electoral outcomes for the NDA, given his long-standing grassroots connect and governance record. The Union minister’s analogy of him as the “dulha” highlights the strategic importance of Kumar as a unifying figure who can rally support across alliance partners and consolidate votes in both urban and rural areas. This public endorsement also appears aimed at boosting morale within the NDA, projecting a narrative of cohesion and shared purpose among coalition members. With the Bihar polls approaching, the remark has generated widespread discussion across political circles, reinforcing the narrative that the NDA’s success in the state is closely linked to Nitish Kumar’s personal political capital. Party workers and supporters have circulated the statement as a symbolic affirmation of the Chief Minister’s leadership role, emphasizing his significance in guiding the alliance through a highly competitive electoral landscape. #NitishKumar #BiharPolitics #NDA #BJP #LJP
The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), led by Om Prakash Rajbhar, has announced that it will contest the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections independently after being dropped from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s seat-sharing arrangement. Feeling sidelined and denied the seats they had requested, SBSP decided to assert its presence in the elections without aligning with any major coalition. The party plans to contest 153 out of 243 seats and has already announced a list of 48 candidates for the first phase of voting, along with 20 star campaigners including Om Prakash Rajbhar and his sons Arvind Rajbhar and Arun Rajbhar. SBSP claims strong organizational influence in eastern Bihar, where communities like Rajbhar, Bhar, and Rajvanshi hold significant sway. This move could impact the vote share in key OBC/EBC-dominated constituencies, potentially splitting votes that might have otherwise gone to the BJP-NDA alliance. SBSP emphasizes its commitment to social justice and regional representation, positioning itself as a significant player in Bihar politics ahead of the November 6 and November 11, 2025 polling dates. #BiharElections2025 #SBSP #OmPrakashRajbhar #SeatSharingDispute #NDA #BJP #OBCPolitics #RegionalParties #ElectionStrategy #PoliticalRealignment
PM Modi Backs C.P. Radhakrishnan’s Candidature for Vice President at NDA Meeting New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the capital, which brought together Members of Parliament from across the alliance. The Prime Minister said the candidature of senior BJP leader Thiru C.P. Radhakrishnan for the post of Vice President has generated "immense enthusiasm" within the NDA and beyond. Expressing confidence in the nominee, Modi said people believe Radhakrishnan would be an excellent Vice President who would "enrich the office with his wisdom and insights." The meeting highlighted the NDA’s collective support for Radhakrishnan, a two-time MP from Coimbatore and a prominent leader from Tamil Nadu, whose candidature is being seen as a step to further strengthen the alliance’s outreach in the southern states. #CPRadhakrishnan #NDA #BJP #NarendraModi #VicePresident
