This marks a historic shift in Bihar's political landscape. After years of Nitish Kumar strictly opposing dynastic politics, his only son, Nishant Kumar, is set to formally enter the arena.
They have alleged that the decision reflects vindictiveness and a conspiracy to suppress the voice of the opposition in a democracy.
While it is not clear in the video who Lalan Singh was referring to, the Election Commission has nevertheless issued a notice to the Union minister in connection with the matter. The Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar issued the notice to the JD(U) leader after the RJD posted the said video on its X handle and demanded that the EC act against Lalan Singh.
The JDU will contest 16 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, while BJP will field it's candidates in 17 constituencies.
Lalan Singh has stepped down from the post of JD-U president months ahead of 2024 the Lok Sabha elections.
"Now, he is openly campaigning for the BJP which proves our claim," Singh said.
Lalan Singh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being duplicitous about his caste.
Accusing political horse-trading in the merger of Janta Dal United MLAs into BJP in Manipur, JDU chief Rajiv Ranjan Lalan Singh said on Saturday that the merger was done by BJP using money power.
"We have every proof about the conspiracy being done against Nitish Kumar and the JD-U. It will be disclosed publicly when time comes.
Party national President Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh said that JD-U has started preparation for the upcoming polls in Nagaland.
