Behind Bihar JDU rejig, a push for ‘survival’ after Nitish Kumar’s CM era
The Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] announced a 153-member Bihar state committee led by Umesh Singh Kushwaha, aiming to enhance representation across castes and genders following Nitish Kumar's tenure as Chief Minister. This reshuffle, the largest in recent years, includes 12 vice-presidents and 38 general secretaries, reflecting a strategic move to maintain party unity and appeal to diverse voter bases. The changes come shortly after Kumar stepped down as Chief Minister, facilitating a leadership transition to BJP's Samrat Choudhary.