Mumbai, March 8: In a significant political development, Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has joined the JD(U) in the presence of senior party leaders at the party office. Senior Congress leader Hussain Dalwai from Maharashtra stated that this move indicates that the BJP is poised to have its Chief Minister in Bihar.
Dalwai expressed his views in a conversation, asserting that Nishant Kumar will not hold any substantial position and will likely remain as Deputy Chief Minister. He pointed out that while there are currently two Deputy Chief Ministers, all major decisions are taken by the Chief Minister. The powers of a Deputy Chief Minister are significantly less than those of a Chief Minister, leading Dalwai to conclude that Nitish Kumar’s political influence in Bihar may soon diminish.
On the allegations against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding disrespect towards President Droupadi Murmu, Dalwai remarked that the position of the President deserves proper protocol. He acknowledged that failing to adhere to protocol is a mistake, but the reasons behind the incident and Mamata Banerjee’s response will clarify the situation further.
Regarding the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Dalwai emphasized that the Speaker should remain impartial and not show favoritism. He criticized Birla for consistently aligning with BJP directives, suggesting that this alignment has led to the current resolution. He believes that if the members from Nitish Kumar’s faction or Naidu’s faction remain neutral, the resolution will pass.
Dalwai also commented on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about ‘The Kerala Story 2’ and the film industry, agreeing that since the BJP came to power, some producers have been creating films that sow division in society. He lamented the decline in the quality of films that once aimed to promote unity, stating that the current trend is detrimental to societal harmony.
On the issue of voting rights, Dalwai raised concerns about attempts to disenfranchise a large number of people, including the removal of many names from the electoral rolls. He argued that this undermines the Constitution and threatens democracy. He criticized the current Election Commissioner, suggesting that the commission is operating under government influence, which he believes is a serious issue for the independence of the Election Commission.