Nitish withdraws support from BJP government, will there be a ‘game’ in Bihar?

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s party JDU has withdrawn its support from the BJP government in Manipur. The ongoing violence and law and order situation in Manipur can also be a reason for this decision. This may affect the seat sharing in the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar.

Nitish withdraws support

JDU has withdrawn support from the BJP government in Manipur. BJP has 32 seats in the Manipur Assembly, which is more than the majority. JDU had 6 MLAs, who will no longer be a part of the BJP government. This decision is a big setback for the BJP in Manipur, which has been in turmoil for almost two years. BJP is already under the target of the opposition over law and order.

May have an impact in Bihar

BJP has 32 seats in the Manipur Assembly, NPF has 5 and NPP has 7 seats. JDU had unexpectedly got 6 seats in the last assembly elections. Congress has 5 and KPA has 2 seats. There is no immediate threat to the BJP government due to JDU’s withdrawal of support. But this decision can have far-reaching consequences. Its political meaning is being drawn, especially in Delhi and Patna.

Politics at an interesting turn

Assembly elections are going to be held in Bihar around October this year. Therefore, this move of Nitish Kumar is being considered a strategy to put pressure on BJP for seat sharing. It will be interesting to see whether the alliance of JDU and BJP remains in Bihar elections or not. This decision will be important for the future of both the parties.