Let’s be real—Nitish isn’t perfect. Bridges collapse, jobs are scarce, and floods still drown villages. But compare that to the 1990s under Lalu Yadav’s “Jungle Raj.” Kidnappings, darkness after sunset, zero roads—people remember.
Nitish brought law and order, rural roads, electricity, and the liquor ban that women love. His cycle scheme got girls to school. These aren’t flashy promises; they’re things families feel daily.
Caste politics? Nitish is a master. Kurmis, EBCs, non-Yadav OBCs, upper castes—he stitched them together against RJD’s Muslim-Yadav combo.
Tejashwi Yadav is young and energetic, but he can’t shake the old fear of chaos. Congress is a non-player here. When opposition is weak, even a “Paltu Ram” looks steady.
Nitish has switched sides so many times—BJP, RJD, back to BJP—that it’s a joke. Yet voters don’t care. As long as he’s CM, Bihar functions. No ideology, just governance.
He’s now served nearly 20 years, eyeing India’s longest-serving active CM record. Health rumors swirl, but this win buys him five more years.
What next? Deliver jobs, fix bridges, control floods. If BJP pushes its own face later, fine—but for now, Nitish is Bihar’s anchor. One Patna local said it best: “Paltu ya na paltu, Nitish hi chalega.”
In a state tired of uncertainty, good enough beats perfect every time. Sushasan Babu isn’t going anywhere.
People mock the flip-flops, but think about it: every switch kept him in power and Bihar moving. In 2013, he left BJP over Modi. Lost big in 2014 Lok Sabha.
Teamed with RJD in 2015, won. Dumped them in 2017 over corruption. Back with BJP in 2024. Each time, voters forgave because chaos didn’t return.
His welfare touches hearts. Free electricity up to 125 units helps the poor. Women’s Rs.10,000 aid is direct cash in hand. Digital governance means less bribery for services.
Sure, quality issues exist—those collapsing bridges are embarrassing. But from zero to something is progress.
Opposition failed miserably. Tejashwi talks jobs but offers no plan. “Jungle Raj” ads hit home. RJD’s MY vote is solid but capped at 40%. Nitish’s broader coalition crushes that.
Bihar needs more: factories, youth skills, flood walls. Nitish must push industrialization now. If he does, he’ll retire a legend. If not, even he can’t save the next round.
But today? Celebrate the man who turned Bihar from jungle to workable state. Stability over spectacle—that’s the real lesson.
