Key Points
BJP firmly backs Nitish Kumar as CM face
NDA aims to secure over 200 assembly seats
Hussain praises Kumar's experienced leadership
Bihar polls expected in October-November 2024
"Whatever has been said is something that we have been saying for a long time now, that we will contest the election and form the government under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. Our senior leaders, state leadership, and central leadership have said the same. In Bihar, we will contest under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, cross 200 (seats), and form the government once again. There is no dispute over this," Shahnawaz Hussain told ANI.
"Opposition tries to stoke controversy where there is none...Nitish Kumar is the most experienced, and Bihar has made progress under his leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called him 'Laadla Mukhyamantri' and has a lot of affection for him. So, there is no doubt that we will contest under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and form government," he added.
Nishant Kumar, who is gaining limelight due to his interactions with the media, on Tuesday urged workers to spread the policies of the Bihar Chief Minister among people.
"The NDA should also announce that he (Nitish Kumar) is the CM face for the upcoming polls. The government should be formed again in Bihar under his leadership," he said.
Union Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda is likely to convene a meeting at his residence later this evening to strategize for the upcoming Bihar polls.
Nitish Kumar on Wednesday expanded his ministry by inducting seven new ministers into his cabinet.
Elections in Bihar for 243 assembly constituencies are likely to be held in October or November this year..
