Intense Rivalry Among JDU Leaders To Claim Political Succession of Nitish Kumar?

Nitish Kumar, CM of Bihar is not as effective as he was, his well-wishers feel that this is age-related to nothing more than sources say. A heated competition has emerged among these prominent leaders as they vie to position themselves as the political successor to Nitish Kumar, the party’s longstanding chief and Chief Minister of Bihar. This rivalry highlights differing perspectives and ambitions as potential heirs attempt to solidify their influence within the party and attract the support of key stakeholders.

With Nitish Kumar's legacy and political acumen as a backdrop, the stakes are high as these leaders navigate the complexities of party dynamics, electoral strategies, and their own political aspirations in what promises to be a pivotal moment for the JDU source says.The senior leaders of JDU feel that today or tomorrow the leadership is likely to shift from Nitish Kumar and to occupy that position tug of war already started source says.

Sanjay Jha, the working president of the party and said to be very close to the leaders of BJP is ahead in the race because of his closeness with ruling party leaders source says. He is taking extensive tours of the state for the victory of the JDU candidate but some observers feel that, if all is left to Sanjay Jha, it's all possible that the selection of candidates will be done keeping in view that when the Mtime come they all switch over to BJP or will not object merger of JDU with BJP in future source says. The other contender is Rajeev Ranjan Singh - Lallan Singh, minister in the present government and also very close to top leadership of BJP source says.  In both cases, after Nitish Kumar, the JDU is likely to not have its independent status source says.