Tejashwi Yadav accused Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of being controlled by the BJP, alleging BJP leaders' influence in the CMO.

Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal confirmed that the NDA will contest the 2025 assembly polls under Nitish Kumar's leadership. This follows recent speculation about Kumar's future after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's evasive response regarding the NDA's election strategy.

Sensing that Prime Minister Modi's position may weaken, Nitish Kumar realigned with the BJP, securing their support ahead of the 2025 Bihar polls. Meanwhile, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, despite poor performance,

Despite having deserted both NDA and Mahagathbandhan coalitions repeatedly, Nitish has managed to remain “indispensable” for both the camps since he first became the CM in 2000.

Bihar BJP confirmed NDA will contest 2025 elections under Nitish Kumar's leadership, ending speculation about a change in leadership.

BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal, addressing the media after the meeting, dismissed any doubts about a change in leadership.

The BJP has confirmed that Nitish Kumar will lead the NDA in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, ending weeks of speculation.

BJP to contest next assembly election under the leadership of Nitish Kumar as CM face of NDA, saying both BJP and JD(U) would suffer heavy losses if it happened so. Kishor, popularly known as PK, said tug of war was going on between BJP and JD(U) over CM face of NDA for 2025 Bihar assembly election.