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Despite Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement that the NDA will contest under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, ambiguity remains over whether Kumar will continue as Chief Minister if the alliance wins. Chowdhury noted that in similar past scenarios, alliance leaders were replaced post-victory — a precedent that could repeat in Bihar.

Adding to the drama, political strategist Prashant Kishor called Nitish Kumar “mentally unfit” and vowed to quit politics if Kumar’s party secured more than 25 seats. While Chowdhury acknowledged concerns about Nitish’s health, she emphasized that his reputation for welfare policies—especially those benefiting women—still makes him a relevant political force.

The discussion explored multiple scenarios: Could Nitish switch back to the Mahagathbandhan if denied power? Could the BJP form a government without him by dividing his party? Chowdhury argued that a hung assembly might make Nitish’s role decisive once again, calling Bihar’s election a political turning point that could influence national alignments.

Barkha Dutt concluded that Bihar’s election remains one of the most unpredictable and fascinating contests, where Nitish Kumar’s next move could redefine alliances and reshape India’s political landscape.