Is Political Activity Intensifying in Bihar as Government Formation Nears Completion?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Political activity in Bihar is escalating.
- Key negotiations between JD-U and BJP are underway.
- The structure of the new Cabinet is being finalized.
- A swearing-in ceremony is imminent.
- Political observers expect an announcement soon.
Patna, Nov 18 (NationPress) Political dynamics in Bihar have escalated significantly as the state gears up for the government formation and the Chief Minister's upcoming swearing-in ceremony.
Two prominent leaders from the Janata Dal United (JD-U) -- Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, commonly known as Lalan Singh, and Sanjay Jha, the party's acting National President -- made their way back to Patna late Tuesday evening via a special flight from Delhi.
They were joined by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The three had traveled from Patna to Delhi on Monday night to engage in in-depth discussions with senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, regarding pivotal matters related to Cabinet formation and power-sharing in the NDA government.
Sources indicate that the discussions concentrated on the allocation of ministerial positions among the alliance partners, the selection of the Deputy Chief Minister, and the appointment of the Speaker for the Bihar Assembly.
A clear directive has been communicated to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from the BJP High Command via these senior JD-U representatives.
Upon their arrival in Patna, Lalan Singh and Sanjay Jha went directly to the Chief Minister's residence to update him on the consensus and directives received from the Central leadership.
This meeting is considered vital for finalizing the agreed-upon structure for government formation, ensuring effective portfolio distribution, and finalizing arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony.
The rapid return of the JD-U leaders and their immediate briefing with Nitish Kumar suggest that the process of establishing the new government is now nearing completion.
With both major alliance partners reportedly arriving at an understanding in Delhi regarding seat and post distribution, an official announcement of the Chief Minister is anticipated on Wednesday.
Political analysts believe that this concluding series of discussions has paved the way for the NDA to proceed with government formation.