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Tejashwi Yadav accuses BJP of trying to finish Nitish Kumar in Bihar Assembly
RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav alleged in the Bihar Assembly that the BJP forced Nitish Kumar to relinquish the chief minister's post, claiming the move was aimed at finishing him politically. He spoke on the floor during the debate on the vote of confidence for the government led by Samrat Choudhary.
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The remarks reflect ongoing political tensions in Bihar between the JD(U) and BJP during a confidence vote, indicating potential shifts in alliances or leadership dynamics.
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Tejashwi Yadav alleges BJP forced Nitish Kumar to quit as CM
April 24, 2026
RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav, who is Leader of the Opposition, stated on the floor of the Bihar Legislative Assembly that Nitish Kumar was forced to give up the Bihar chief minister's post by the BJP, which he said aimed to 'finish' him politically. The comment came during the debate on the vote of confidence sought by the government headed by BJP leader Samrat Choudhary.