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These days, the arrows of statements and political equations are changing so fast in the politics of Bihar that every new day is bringing a new earthquake. Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and veteran politician Upendra Kushwaha has once again given such a sharp and sharp statement which has created a stir in the political circles of the state. From a public platform, Upendra Kushwaha has given such an accurate political tip to the society and party workers as ‘If we divide, we will be cut’, the implications of which are considered to be very big for the upcoming elections. The most special and surprising thing was that at the time when Kushwaha was giving this statement, senior leaders like Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar and State Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary were also present on the same stage. This statement given in the presence of all these big faces has given rise to new discussions both within and outside the NDA camp, and everyone is speculating as to what is the real political strategy behind this statement.
In a state like Bihar entangled in the web of castes, every word and slogan has great strategic importance. When a leader uses such phrases while talking about unity and solidarity from the stage, his political messages go very far. Opposition parties have started reacting to this, while within the NDA it is being seen as a major mobilization exercise. Let us understand in detail every aspect of this entire incident, the equation of faces present on the stage and this sensational statement of Upendra Kushwaha.
This entire incident happened when a grand political or social conference was organized in the state capital Patna or any big district with the support of NDA. In this program, many senior leaders of NDA were seen on the same stage, trying to show that the ruling alliance is completely united and strong. Meanwhile, when National President of Rashtriya Lok Morcha Upendra Kushwaha came on the mike to present his views, he spoke openly on the political and social situation in his familiar aggressive and analytical style. During his address, he cautioned the gathering and said that if the society and political parties remain divided on the basis of small castes or mutual differences, then the opposing forces will take full advantage of it.
In this context, he stressed that the biggest need of today’s times is that all people should remain united among themselves, because history is witness to the fact that whenever the society is divided, it has to suffer losses. Although this slogan or sentence originally came into limelight through the speeches of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, but when a veteran leader like Upendra Kushwaha repeated it from the NDA platform in the context of Bihar, its political meaning completely changed. The people present there supported this with thunderous applause, but it is certain that it will have far-reaching consequences in the political circles.
The most attractive and politically sensitive aspect of this entire program was that when Upendra Kushwaha was saying things like ‘If we divide, we will cut’, then Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar and Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and veteran BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary were also sitting neatly on the stage. This scene was very telling for political pundits. On one hand, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s party Janata Dal United (JDU) has always been talking about the politics of all-religion equality and secularism, while on the other hand, seeing such agreement from his political allies on such statements points towards a new political equation.
There has been a lot of speculation for some time regarding Nishant Kumar’s political activism or his presence on the platforms, and his presence on such a high-profile platform and hearing these statements shows that efforts are being made to create a new harmony of views within the alliance. At the same time, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, who himself is known for his Hindutva and aggressive attitude, was seen listening very attentively during this statement. The presence of these three leaders on one platform and the support of such statements proves that the NDA is busy sharpening its ideological and social mobilization for the upcoming elections.
As soon as this statement of Upendra Kushwaha came to light, the main opposition of Bihar i.e. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress and other constituent parties have become completely aggressive. Opposition leaders made sharp attacks on the government in a press conference and said that NDA does not have any major development work or employment figures left in the last few years to show to the public, which is why they are resorting to statements that divide and polarize the society just before the elections. The opposition alleges that such slogans and statements deteriorate the social harmony of the state and the real issues of the common people like inflation, education, health and migration are left behind.
The opposition camp also says that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who once talked about good governance and taking everyone along, has become helpless today and such divisive statements are being promoted from his own platform. Political analysts believe that the opposition is not going to give up this issue easily and in the coming days, this statement will be used as a big weapon in the election rallies to corner the NDA. However, till now no very strong defense has come out from the ruling party on this, but internally it is believed that this statement has been given after thinking strategically.
The politics of Bihar has always been based on the fabric of castes, where Yadav, Kurmi, Kushwaha, Bhumihar, Rajput and Dalit vote banks decide the victory or defeat of each party. Upendra Kushwaha himself is a leader of a large Koeri (Kushwaha) community, who is considered a decisive vote bank in the state. When a strong leader of the Kushwaha community talks about such unity and ideological slogans, it has a direct impact on the equations of Luv-Kush and other backward castes. They want to send a message to their society that if they disintegrate politically, their existence will become weak.
On the other hand, through this statement, NDA is trying to convey the message that despite all the internal disagreements and different parties, they stand as a strong and unbreakable wall against the opposition. In view of the upcoming assembly elections, such rhetoric is only a beginning, and as the election dates come closer, the arrows of statements in Bihar politics will become more sharp. The public will now decide whether they vote on development issues or decide their stand on the basis of these ideological and political slogans.