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It is not easy for anyone to predict the changing tone of statements in the politics of Bihar and when the political equations will change. Janata Dal United (JDU) chief spokesperson and Legislative Councilor Neeraj Kumar is known for his sharp statements and outspoken style, but recently he has given a statement which has created a new uproar in the political circles. Neeraj Kumar, who once launched an all-out attack on the opposing camps through his statements, has taken a big U-turn within the party this time and has praised Union Minister and veteran JDU leader Rajeev Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh. Neeraj Kumar has bluntly said that no one can ever deny the historic and unforgettable contribution of Lalan Singh in taking Janata Dal United to this position from the initial days of the formation of Samata Party till today. After his statement, there is a strong discussion in the political circles whether this big damage control has been done to bridge any internal differences within the party. Let us know in this detailed report what is the political meaning of this statement of Neeraj Kumar and what the entire script behind it says.
For the past few days, there was a hushed discussion going on in political circles and a section of the media that everything is not going well within JDU and ideological differences are increasing between some senior leaders of the party on organizational issues. Especially various speculations were being made regarding the role of Lalan Singh, one of the most powerful of the party and one of the most trusted associates of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. In such a situation, it is considered very important for the party’s chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar to come forward and stand openly in favor of Lalan Singh and underline his decades-old struggle. While talking to the media, Neeraj Kumar turned the pages of the party’s history and reminded that from the time Samata Party was established in Bihar against Jungle Raj, till today, Lalan Singh has contributed his blood and sweat in strengthening the foundation of the party.
In his statement, Neeraj Kumar said with complete clarity that the journey of any political party is not easy and the sacrifice and dedication of many people is behind the public support that JDU enjoys today. He said that Lalan Singh has supported Chief Minister Nitish Kumar like a rock in every good and bad time of the party. Be it street battles, legal battles in the court or the matter of expanding the party in Parliament and on the ground, Lalan Singh’s role has always been on the front line. Neeraj Kumar stressed that questioning the contribution of such dedicated and senior leaders or belittling their stature is tantamount to not understanding the ideology of the party. His statement is being considered as a big message of unity within the party.
Analysts who closely observe the politics of Bihar believe that this U-turn of Neeraj Kumar and praising Lalan Singh is not just a general statement, but it has deep political implications. Amidst the upcoming elections and organizational reshuffle, the party high command does not want to let the message of any kind of factionalism or internal discord reach the public. The opposition was continuously making claims of internal tussle within JDU, and at such a time, the chief spokesperson of the party coming on the front foot and describing Lalan Singh’s contribution as paramount is enough to deflate all the claims of the opposition parties. This statement also makes it clear that the party is completely united under the leadership of Nitish Kumar and the party leadership is in no mood to compromise with old comrades under any circumstances.
After this statement of Neeraj Kumar came out, a positive message has been sent among the grassroots workers and officials of JDU. Activists believe that this kind of mutual respect and coordination among senior party leaders is the real strength of the party. This exercise of preserving the ideological and organizational heritage from the days of Samata Party will make the party stronger in the coming political battle. At present, after this statement, the discussion in political circles has stopped that there is some conflict going on within the party, and it has become clear that all the senior leaders of JDU are moving forward in the same direction with full strength.