Kharge Unleashes Scathing Attack: BJP Deems Nitish a 'Burden,' INDIA Bloc Vows Golden Bihar Dream for 2025

In a fiery address that reverberated through Gaya, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a no-holds-barred assault on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), vehemently asserting that the saffron party now perceives Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as nothing more than a political 'burden.' Kharge's scathing remarks, delivered during a spirited rally, set the stage for a high-octane political battle leading up to the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.

Kharge minced no words as he reminded the gathered crowd of Nitish Kumar's volatile political journey, characterized by frequent shifts between alliances.

He highlighted how Kumar, after aligning with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the broader INDIA bloc, abruptly rejoined forces with the BJP. "What did the Prime Minister say about Nitish Kumar's DNA earlier?" Kharge challenged, recalling Narendra Modi's past criticism of the Bihar CM's political flip-flops.

"Now, they have taken him along. But they consider him a burden because he frequently changes his mind and alliances." This pointed critique underscored the perceived opportunism in Bihar's political landscape, with Kharge positioning the BJP as unwilling, yet compelled, partners.

Beyond the direct attack on the BJP-Nitish alliance, Kharge passionately championed the INDIA bloc's vision for Bihar.

He reiterated the alliance's unwavering commitment to transforming the state into a 'Golden Bihar,' a dream he assured would be realized through concrete action and inclusive policies. He emphasized the bloc's focus on critical issues facing the state, particularly the dire need for job creation and robust measures to alleviate poverty.

The Congress chief underlined the significance of the caste-based survey conducted in Bihar, framing it as a crucial step towards ensuring social justice and equitable development for all communities.

He stressed that such initiatives were integral to the INDIA bloc's broader agenda of empowering marginalized sections and fostering genuine progress.

Kharge also took aim at what he described as the BJP's attempts to destabilize and fracture opposition alliances. He accused the ruling party of employing divisive tactics to undermine the collective strength of the INDIA bloc, which, according to him, was forged with the paramount objective of safeguarding democracy and upholding the Constitution of India.

"We have formed this INDIA bloc to save democracy and the Constitution," Kharge declared, rallying support for the alliance's overarching mission.

As the political temperature continues to rise in Bihar, Kharge's powerful address in Gaya served as a clear declaration of intent from the INDIA bloc.

He urged the people of Bihar to recognize the true motives behind the political machinations and to throw their full weight behind the INDIA bloc in the crucial 2025 Assembly elections, promising a future built on progress, employment, and social justice, rather than political expediency.