BJP concerned about Nitish Kumar's erratic behavior in Bihar

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for the upcoming Bihar elections but has concerns about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's health and behavior. The party is in alliance with Kumar's Janata Dal (United) and plans to run under his leadership. BJP sources expressed confidence in winning another term alongside their allies but fear that Kumar's unpredictable actions may give opponents an advantage. They noted that he remains a crucial partner, especially with memories of past governance issues under the Rashtriya Janata Dal. Kumar's recent actions have drawn criticism. He was spotlighted last week for appearing to smile and converse during the national anthem at a sports event, prompting backlash from opposition parties. Additionally, he made a strange comment in the Bihar Assembly, claiming the world would end in ten years because of excessive mobile phone use. The 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election will cover all 243 constituencies and is expected to take place in October or November. An official announcement from the Election Commission is still pending.