Is Lalu Yadav Signaling the End of Nitish's Rule in Bihar?

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Key Takeaways
- Lalu Yadav intensifies criticism of Nitish Kumar.
- Accusations of corruption and lawlessness in Bihar.
- Focus on Tejashwi Yadav's candidacy for Chief Minister.
- Polling dates set for November 6 and November 11.
- Election results to be announced on November 14.
Patna, Oct 7 (NationPress) Following the announcement of polling dates for the Bihar Assembly elections by the Election Commission, Lalu Prasad Yadav, the former Chief Minister of Bihar and leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), took aim at the Nitish government. He implied that the double-engine government in Bihar is on the verge of losing power.
Lalu Prasad Yadav expressed his thoughts on social media, tweeting, "Chhah and Gyarah, NDA – Nau do gyarah" (Six and eleven, NDA nine two eleven).
While the tweet is somewhat ambiguous, it signifies an intensification of his criticism towards the NDA government in Bihar. This is not the first instance of Lalu Prasad Yadav targeting the state government; he frequently employs social media to deliver sarcastic comments aimed at the double-engine administration.
In a separate post, he accused the Nitish government of widespread corruption and a collapse of law and order during its tenure.
Additionally, he shared a video featuring Nitish Kumar, where the Chief Minister's peculiar gesture drew the attention of social media users and resulted in negative commentary. The video was from a virtual skill convocation ceremony for ITI toppers, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded certificates to students under the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh 2025 initiative.
However, the spotlight shifted to Nitish Kumar, who was observed sitting with folded hands for nearly a minute, providing an opportunity for critics to mock him.
The RJD chief has been actively supporting his son, Tejashwi Yadav, from various platforms, urging the public to vote for him as the next Chief Minister of Bihar.
In one of his posts, he declared, "Under Tejashwi's leadership, we will build a new Bihar."
Importantly, the first phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections is scheduled for November 6, with the second phase set for November 11, and the results will be announced on November 14.