There is talk of CM Nitish going to Rajya Sabha in Bihar. To replace him, BJP is considering 4 names including Samrat Chaudhary, Nityanand Rai, Sanjay Jaiswal and Vijay Sinha. The party wants a leader who will create balance among the NDA allies.
Patna: Once again there is a stir in the politics of Bihar. There is talk that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar can now approach Rajya Sabha. In such a situation, the question is arising that who will sit on his vacant chair? Meanwhile, there is news from the corridors of BJP that the party is considering four big names for the post of Chief Minister. These four leaders are such who can take the NDA allies along and who have a good influence from the state to Delhi.
Who are those 4 faces?
The first and biggest name in this race is Samrat Chaudhary. Chaudhary is currently the Deputy CM of Bihar and is considered an influential OBC leader. His stature is also very big in the state BJP. The second name is of Union Minister Nityanand Rai. He has long experience of organization in BJP and also has a strong hold in Delhi.
The third name coming forward is that of MP and former state president Sanjay Jaiswal. Jaiswal has good experience in organization, parliament and administrative matters. The fourth name in the list is that of Vijay Sinha, who has been the speaker of Bihar Assembly. He has created a distinct identity and reputation through his work.
BJP sources say, ‘These 4 names are being considered, but the final decision will be taken only by the top leadership of the party. The party wants a leader who can maintain balance among all the NDA allies.