JD(U) Kingmaker: No Party Can Do Politics in Bihar Without Us, Says Sanjay Jha

Senior Janata Dal (United) leader Sanjay Jha on [date] asserted that no political party can engage in politics in Bihar without his party, underlining its central role in the state's political landscape. Speaking to reporters, Jha emphasized that the 2025 Bihar assembly election was fought on the face and leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, reinforcing the party's reliance on its veteran leader.

Jha's remarks come amid ongoing speculation about political realignments in Bihar ahead of the 2025 polls. The JD(U), a key ally of the BJP-led NDA, has been positioning itself as an indispensable force in the state. Jha stated, "No political party can do politics in Bihar without JD(U)," and credited Nitish Kumar's leadership as the central theme of the last assembly election. The party has consistently highlighted its governance record and Kumar's popularity as its core electoral assets.

The statement is seen as a strategic assertion of JD(U)'s bargaining power within the NDA and a warning to potential rivals. It also signals that Nitish Kumar remains the party's undisputed face for the upcoming election. Political analysts suggest that Jha's comments aim to consolidate the party's support base and deter any attempts to marginalize it. The coming months will reveal whether this assertion translates into concrete electoral gains or triggers fresh tensions within the alliance.