Summary: Nitish Kumar, having shifted allegiance from the Congress-led INDIA bloc to the BJP, reaffirmed his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance’s MPs. He criticized his former allies and declared his commitment to Modi, dispelling speculation of a potential political U-turn. Kumar emerged as a crucial player after the Lok Sabha elections, with his party, JDU, holding key seats essential for the BJP’s government formation. Despite rumors of a reunion with the INDIA bloc, Kumar aligned himself firmly with the NDA. Meanwhile, the JDU has presented its expectations to the BJP for support, including ministerial berths and a common minimum program. In his recent remarks, Modi took aim at the Congress for its electoral shortcomings, emphasizing its failure to surpass the 100-seat mark in the last three elections.

Nitish Kumar, who made a significant shift from the Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc to the BJP just prior to the elections, has reaffirmed his allegiance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a meeting of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s newly-elected MPs, Kumar endorsed Modi for a third term, solidifying his commitment to the ruling party.

Kumar, often referred to as ‘paltu Kumar’ for his political shifts, took a dig at his former allies, criticizing them for their lack of significant contributions to the nation. He declared his unwavering support for Modi, quashing speculations of another political turnaround.

Following the Lok Sabha elections where the BJP failed to secure a majority on its own, Kumar emerged as a key player with his party, JDU, along with Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, holding significant seats essential for the BJP to form and run the government. Despite rumors of a potential reunion with the INDIA bloc, Kumar firmly aligned himself with the NDA during discussions on ministerial allocations.

Although Kumar has remained silent on recent developments, sources have confirmed that the JDU has presented its expectations to the BJP, including ministerial berths and a common minimum program in exchange for support. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi, in his recent remarks, took a swipe at the Congress for its continued electoral shortcomings, highlighting the party’s failure to surpass the 100-seat mark in the past three Lok Sabha elections.