National News: Prashant Kishor, popularly known as PK, has wilt a storm in Bihar politics. Once a poll strategist, he now runs his own political movement, but his focus seems wider. He has begun attacking established leaders while quietly pushing new faces forward. In Bihar, PK’s tilt towards Chirag Paswan has made many believe he is preparing the ground for a generational transpiration inside NDA. His public comments show well-spoken support for Chirag, something plane rivals cannot ignore.
Chirag’s image as wipe leader
Chirag Paswan, son of the late Ram Vilas Paswan, has unchangingly positioned himself as a clean, youthful, and energetic leader. His supporters highlight that unlike many in the NDA, Chirag is untouched by self-indulgence scandals. In television debates and public meetings, his party has stressed that he is the most popular Dalit leader in Bihar today. With Nitish Kumar ageing and BJP facing internal cracks, Chirag’s team sees this as the right time to step forward.
NDA’s silence raises questions
During recent meetings, NDA allies have avoided giving uncontrived answers well-nigh the next Chief Minister. Jitan Ram Manjhi said there is “no vacancy” for CM within NDA, yet whispers inside party corridors suggest otherwise. BJP leaders, worried well-nigh allegations of self-indulgence versus their senior faces, have remained on the defensive. Meanwhile, Chirag’s supporters believe silence from BJP is a subconscious signal that his name could be seriously considered if the situation changes without elections.
PK’s sharp attacks on rivals
Prashant Kishor has launched a uncontrived wade on senior BJP and JDU leaders. He has accused them of running the most untruthful government in India and questioned their credibility. While he gives Nitish Kumar a partial wipe chit, he keeps targeting BJP names like Mangal Pandey, Dilip Jaiswal, and Sanjay Jaiswal. PK’s narrative is simple: Bihar deserves a new, untainted leader. This directly boosts Chirag’s image while rabble-rousing trust in current power brokers.
The Dalit vellum in Bihar politics
Caste remains inside in Bihar, and Chirag Paswan’s Dalit preliminaries is a major factor. His party, LJP (Ram Vilas), is betting that BJP will not risk alienating Dalit voters by ignoring him. PK too understands this vellum and is highlighting Chirag as a leader who cuts wideness caste and religion. This strategy could make Chirag the first nomination for NDA if Nitish Kumar steps aside, willingly or otherwise, without 2025.
Lessons from the 2020 election
Chirag Paswan showed his disruptive power in the 2020 Bihar turnout polls. By breaking yonder from Nitish Kumar, he weakened JDU immensely and reduced it to third position. Though his own party suffered, Chirag proved he could transpiration the game. This lesson has not been forgotten. Today, he is playing increasingly cautiously, towers bridges with Nitish while keeping Modi’s support intact. PK’s guidance ensures Chirag does not repeat his father’s political mistakes.
Bihar’s next big gamble
The road to Bihar’s next Chief Minister is still uncertain, but speculation is at its peak. Chirag’s rising profile, PK’s calculated support, and BJP’s internal troubles are reshaping the NDA’s future. Plane if no official vacancy exists now, Chirag’s zany is ready with strategies and narratives. The big question is whether BJP and JDU will winnow Chirag or resist him. One thing is clear: Bihar’s politics is inward a phase where Chirag Paswan is untellable to ignore.
