As the Lok Sabha elections approach, the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar is intensifying its preparations by organizing rallies, with party president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar planning to conduct events outside the state to gauge ground support. Despite being part of the INDIA bloc, JD-U is pursuing a strategy of independent rallies, with Nitish Kumar playing a key role in uniting opposition parties against the BJP. The JD-U recently organized a 'Bhim Sansad' rally to consolidate Dalit votes, indicating its growing momentum. While part of the alliance, JD-U claims the right to enhance its support base, stating that a stronger JD-U will benefit all allies. The party plans rallies in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Patna, all without the INDIA bloc's participation. Political analysts suggest JD-U aims to strengthen its position in Bihar, ranking third in terms of the number of MLAs.
Key Points:
1. With Lok Sabha polls approaching, JD-U is planning to conduct several rallies as part of its electoral strategy, with Nitish Kumar leading them.
2. The JD-U President and Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, will conduct rallies outside the state to explore ground support and enhance the party's visibility.
3. Despite being a part of the INDIA bloc, JD-U is pursuing a 'Akela Chalo' (Go Alone) strategy, organizing rallies separately from other members of the alliance.
4. Nitish Kumar played a significant role in uniting opposition parties against the BJP and in the formation of the INDIA bloc.
5. The JD-U organized a 'Bhim Sansad' rally on November 24 in Patna to consolidate Dalit votes and showcase its strength to allied parties.
6. Nitish Kumar was scheduled to address a rally in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on December 24, but it has been postponed.
7. The party has announced rallies in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Patna in the coming weeks, all without the participation of the INDIA bloc.
8. JD-U Spokesperson Neeraj Kumar emphasized that every political party has the right to enhance its support base, and JD-U's efforts will benefit the allied partners as well.
9. The party aims to strengthen its position in Bihar and improve its electoral performance in the upcoming polls.
10. Despite being part of the alliance, JD-U's approach reflects its intention to increase its political influence and electoral appeal.
(With Agency Inputs)
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