For years, Singh has attacked Nitish with strong remarks. In 2013, when Modi’s name was floated as BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, Singh openly backed him and accused Nitish of jealousy. He even compared him to a “quarrelsome village woman” before the 2014 elections. Singh also alleged that Nitish weakened national security and encouraged extremists through his shifting alliances.

However, Singh’s tone has not always been the same. At times, he praised Nitish’s leadership and even demanded a Bharat Ratna for him. Later, he returned to calling him opportunistic and anti-Modi. His speeches and tweets from 2013 to 2024 show this pattern of changing views.

Now, Singh’s fresh slogan in Purnia—where he shouted both “Narendra Modi Zindabad” and “Nitish Kumar Zindabad”—has revived political debate. Analysts believe this balancing act reflects Bihar’s changing political ground, where Nitish continues to play an important role in alliances.

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Out of 243 MLAs, 68 are above 65, and 31 of them are between 70 and 80. Despite being elected several times, these senior leaders face uncertainty as parties look to bring in younger faces. In BJP alone, many ministers and ex-ministers are in this age group. RJD has eight MLAs above 70, while JD(U) has seven. Congress and CPI also have senior legislators.

Prominent names include Dr. Prem Kumar (70), Bijendra Prasad Yadav (79), Harinarayan Singh (80), Amarendra Pratap Singh (78), and Nandkishore Yadav (72). Former Deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad and CPI leader Mahboob Alam will also cross 70 soon. Some leaders are promoting their children as successors, preparing for a generational shift.

The real outcome will be seen after ticket distribution. It will show whether veteran MLAs continue, pass the baton to their families, or lose out to younger aspirants.

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The timing of the Amit Shah Bihar visit is crucial. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rallies and launched projects in Purnea just a day earlier. With election dates expected soon, Shah’s trip is meant to energize party workers and sharpen booth-level planning.

Bihar BJP chief Dr. Dilli Jayaswal, Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, and other leaders will join the discussions. The party plans to divide Bihar into five zones. Two of these zones will hold strategy sessions during Shah’s September 18 visit.

Amit Shah will return to Bihar on September 27 for follow-up meetings. His frequent visits highlight the BJP’s focus on Bihar as a key battleground. The leadership is determined to strengthen the ground network before the elections.

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