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BJP takes the drivers seat, but must stay the course set by Nitish

With Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister, Bihar is entering a new political phase that strengthens the role of the Bharatiya Janata Party within the NDA alliance. His exit raises questions over the future of the Nitish model of caste balance and welfare-driven governance, particularly his outreach to women and backward communities. While the BJP-led government under Samrat Choudhary is expected to continue key policies, the JD(U)s influence is likely to shift toward organisational consolidation at the grassroots level amid concerns over preserving Nitish Kumars political legacy.

16 Apr 2026 12:02 am