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Amit Shah said that the NDA will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Nitish Kumar met Amit Shah at his residence in Patna. (Photo: X/NitishKumar)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday hit out at the Mahagathbandhan for allegedly twisting Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remark on the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) chief ministerial face in the Bihar election.
Sharing a video clip from the Home Minister’s interview with Aaj Tak, the BJP said Shah’s remarks are being distorted by those who want to serve their own political interests.
Shah said that the NDA will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
“We are contesting the elections only under the leadership of Nitish Kumar ji. The BJP already has full trust in Nitish Kumar ji, and along with that, the people of Bihar also have trust in him,” Shah said.
When asked whether Nitish Kumar would be made chief minister again if the NDA retains power, the former BJP president replied, “Who am I to decide who will become the chief minister? There are many parties in the alliance. After the elections, the legislative party leaders of our alliance partners will sit and decide on their leader.”
Pressed further on whether the BJP would stake a claim to the CM post if it wins more seats, Shah said, “Our party still has more MLAs than the JD(U). But still, Nitish Kumar is our chief minister.”
Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar also reiterated that Nitish Kumar would continue as CM if the NDA forms the government.
“Amit Shah has clearly said the NDA is contesting the 2025 Bihar elections under Nitish Kumar’s leadership. He explained the natural post-election process. Nitish Kumar will become CM again. There is no debate or disagreement on this,” he said.
The RJD, however, seized upon Shah’s remarks to claim the BJP is uncertain about Nitish Kumar’s leadership. The opposition party has compared the situation to Maharashtra, alleging the BJP could treat Nitish Kumar like Eknath Shinde—projecting him as the CM face before denying him the top post.
Sharing a clip from the interview, RJD spokesperson Kanchana Yadav said Amit Shah “once again made it clear that Nitish Kumar is not their chief ministerial face.”
Another RJD leader, Mrityunjay Tiwari, added, “It is clear that Nitish Kumar will not be the CM of Bihar. BJP will finish JD(U).”
Amid the political sparring, Nitish Kumar met Amit Shah at his residence in Patna. JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha said both leaders held detailed discussions on election strategy and campaign planning.
“The NDA has never had any internal issues. The opposition is trying to plant false stories, but we are united. Once the campaign gathers pace, everyone will see the unity. The Union Home Minister has made it clear many times that Nitish Kumar is the face of the NDA,” Jha said.
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
October 17, 2025, 13:50 IST
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