JD(U) National Council meet on June 21, Nitish’s consultations with top leaders spark buzz

The Janata Dal (United) National Council meeting will be held in Patna on June 21, where the decision to appoint Nitish Kumar as the party’s National President will be formally ratified. The meeting will focus on strengthening the organisation, formulating political strategy, expanding party membership, and discussing issues of public interest.

Addressing the media in Patna on Monday, JD(U) Spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad said the event will include meetings of various executive bodies. Discussions will also cover measures to strengthen and empower the party organisation down to the booth level.

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Ahead of the meeting, former chief minister Nitish Kumar has been holding a series of one-on-one meetings with his close associates and senior JD(U) leaders.

On Sunday, he paid an unannounced visit to the Patna residence of JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha. During the interaction, Nitish Kumar appeared relaxed yet focused. Before leaving, he told Sanjay Jha in the presence of the media, “Everything is fine. Please come to my house at 10:30. I want to talk to you.”

Shortly before this, Nitish Kumar had also unexpectedly summoned senior JD(U) leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary to his residence for a meeting.

His visit to Sanjay Jha’s residence immediately after a lengthy discussion with Vijay Choudhary has fuelled speculation about a possible organisational reshuffle within the JD(U). It has also led to speculations that key discussions are underway regarding the party’s future political and organisational strategy.

Rajiv Ranjan Prasad said the party believes a strong organisation is the foundation of public service and development-oriented politics.

He added that under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, the party has established a strong foundation of good governance, social justice, and development in Bihar, and the upcoming meeting will play an important role in further strengthening those achievements.