Nitish switches sides just for Kursi: Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge
In a scathing attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that Kumar switched sides just for the sake of power and called the JD(U)-BJP alliance “opportunistic” during a rally in Buxar on Sunday. Kharge’s remarks come amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Kumar’s decision to break away from the Grand Alliance and form an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Addressing the rally, Kharge said, “Nitish Kumar switched sides just for ‘kursi’ (chair). He wanted to become the chief minister at any cost.” He added that Kumar’s alliance with the BJP is not based on any ideological differences, but rather on opportunistic grounds.
The Congress President’s remarks were aimed at questioning Kumar’s decision to form an alliance with the BJP, which has been seen as a major shift in the political landscape of Bihar. The JD(U) and the BJP had been bitter rivals in the past, but they put aside their differences to form an alliance ahead of the Bihar Assembly election.
Kharge’s comments come at a time when the JD(U)-BJP alliance is facing criticism from various quarters for its decision to form an alliance. Many have argued that the alliance is an attempt by the BJP to consolidate its position in Bihar and further its political interests.
The Congress President also took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, saying that it is more interested in creating divisions between Hindus and Muslims than in working for the welfare of the people. He was commenting on the Waqf Amendment Act, which has been criticized for its potential to create divisions between the two communities.
Kharge said, “If votes can be obtained by talking about Hindus and Muslims, then what is the need to work?” He added that the government’s priority is to divide the people rather than to work for their welfare.
The Congress President’s remarks have been seen as a significant development in the political landscape of Bihar, where the JD(U)-BJP alliance is facing stiff competition from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress. The RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, has been vocal in its criticism of the JD(U)-BJP alliance and has accused Kumar of betraying the trust of the people of Bihar.
The Congress, which has been trying to regain its foothold in Bihar, is hoping to benefit from the controversy surrounding the JD(U)-BJP alliance. Kharge’s remarks are seen as a attempt to capitalize on the growing disillusionment among the people of Bihar with the JD(U)-BJP alliance and to position the Congress as a viable alternative.
The Congress President’s comments have also been seen as a personal attack on Nitish Kumar, who has been facing criticism from various quarters for his decision to form an alliance with the BJP. Kumar has been accused of being opportunistic and of sacrificing the interests of the people of Bihar for the sake of power.
In conclusion, Kharge’s remarks have added fuel to the controversy surrounding the JD(U)-BJP alliance and have further complicated the political landscape of Bihar. The Congress President’s comments have been seen as a significant development in the ongoing political drama in Bihar and are likely to have a significant impact on the political landscape of the state in the coming days.
