Summary:
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s statement on the upcoming meeting in Mumbai has sparked speculation about his potential contest in the Phulpur seat of Uttar Pradesh.
- Seat sharing discussions within the Grand Alliance have focused on the Phulpur seat, and Nitish Kumar’s recent statement has added to the speculation.
- Nitish Kumar stated that a decision regarding seat sharing could be made during the Mumbai meeting, raising questions about whether he will contest from Phulpur or a seat in Bihar.
- The meeting in Mumbai will also determine the formula for claiming the post of Prime Minister if the Grand Alliance is victorious.
- Bihar minister Shrawan Kumar previously mentioned Nitish Kumar’s desire for the next Prime Minister to be from the INDIA alliance and suggested that he contest from Phulpur, although no decision has been made yet.
- RJD MP Manoj Jha clarified that Nitish Kumar has expressed no personal ambition for the Prime Minister position and that their goal is to be part of a progressive coalition.
