Patna: Various types of speculations are being made in political circles regarding the sudden visit of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to Delhi. Nitish government has recently made two big demands for Bihar before the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. In such a situation, CM Nitish’s visit to Delhi is considered important. On the other hand, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav is also in Delhi. There are also speculations about further discussions on India alliance. The possibility of Nitish and Lalu meeting opposition leaders in Delhi also cannot be ruled out. However, JDU has given a personal reason for his visit.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar left for Delhi on Thursday evening via a special flight from Patna. His visit is said to be personal. They will return to Patna on Saturday. JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar has told the media that Nitish has gone to Delhi for routine eye checkup. There is no political purpose in his visit.
Bihar government has recently placed two big demands before the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. Nitish government has demanded to include the scope of reservation increased in the state after caste census in the 9th schedule of the Constitution. So that one does not have to face legal hurdles. In this regard, a proposal has been passed from Nitish cabinet and sent to the Centre. Apart from this, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has also intensified his old demand of giving special status to Bihar. Its proposal was also passed by the cabinet two days ago.
Amidst CM Nitish Kumar’s visit to Delhi, discussions regarding the upcoming strategy of India Alliance have also intensified. CM Nitish had recently expressed concern over Congress not paying attention to the alliance. He had said that Congress is busy in elections of five states, hence further talks are not possible. There is also talk of Nitish Kumar meeting opposition leaders during his Delhi tour. On the other hand, top Congress leaders are busy in Rajasthan elections. On the other hand, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav is also in the national capital Delhi. He went from Patna to Delhi on Wednesday with his daughter and Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti. It is being told that Lalu has gone to participate in the tribute program of Sahara chief Subrata Roy.
