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Bihar elections: JD(U) stands firm on Nitish, BJP stays vague as uneasy calm engulfs NDA over CM face

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Disagreement has emerged between BJP and JD(U) after Haryana CM's remark on Bihar Assembly polls. JD(U) leaders asserted Nitish Kumar as CM for the next five years, dismissing concerns of BJP outsmarting Nitish. Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary affirmed Nitish Kumar would retain his post. Meanwhile, Congress and RJD convened to strategize an alliance, discussing seat-sharing and poll strategy.
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