Tejashwi-RJD beware, Nitish Kumar’s masterstroke, this veteran called back to garner Bhumihar votes.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Bihar politics has always been a game of equations and strategies, and now another big bet is about to be played on this chessboard. Former MP and veteran politician Arun Kumar He is going to return to Janata Dal United (JDU) once again, which has created a stir in the politics of the state. Chief Minister this return Nitish Kumar It is being considered a big ‘masterstroke’, the direct objective of which is to counter the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led by Tejashwi Yadav and to gain significant power. Bhumihar vote bank We have to further strengthen our penetration.

Who is Arun Kumar and why is his return important?

• Old friend and Bhumihar leader: Arun Kumar has been one of the old and trusted associates of Nitish Kumar. He comes from the influential Bhumihar community of Bihar, which has a deep influence in state politics and a sizeable vote bank.
• Challenge to Tejashwi-RJD: Yadav and Muslim vote bank has always been the main base for RJD. However, to some extent it has also tried to make a dent in the Bhumihar votes. In such a situation, with the return of Arun Kumar, Nitish Kumar wants to further strengthen the position of JDU-BJP alliance among the Bhumihars, so that the infiltration of RJD can be stopped.
• Brahmin/Bhumihar equation against RJD: RJD has often been accused of doing politics of ‘MY (Muslim-Yadav) equation’. In such a situation, with the return of Arun Kumar, Nitish Kumar may try to attract the ‘AB’ (Advanced Caste – especially Bhumihar-Brahmin) class towards himself.

What is Nitish Kumar’s gameplan?

Nitish Kumar is known for his ‘social engineering’ politics. Recalling Arun Kumar is part of his same strategy:

1. Strengthening hold on Bhumihar vote bank: This step will help the JDU-NDA alliance to consolidate the votes of the Bhumihar community, which can prove to be decisive on many seats in Bihar.
2. Putting pressure on RJD: By bringing this Bhumihar factor in front of RJD’s MY equation, Nitish wants to put pressure on RJD and make his alliance appear more inclusive.
3. Adding old colleagues: By bringing back experienced leaders like Arun Kumar, Nitish wants to send the message that he values ​​old and trusted comrades.

The news of Arun Kumar’s return to JDU has given a new shape to the political equations in Bihar. Now it remains to be seen how beneficial this step proves to be for Nitish Kumar and what effect it has on Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD. Only time will tell how effective this move will be on the electoral chessboard of Bihar.