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Amit Shah Says BJP’s Doors Shut for JD(U) in Nitish Kumar’s Bihar Stronghold
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 10:03 AM
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking in Bihar’s Nitish Kumar bastion, declared that the BJP will not entertain an alliance with the JD(U).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Bihar, addressing a gathering in the region traditionally regarded as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s stronghold. During his remarks, Shah asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s doors are closed to any alliance with the Janata Dal (United), signalling a clear stance ahead of upcoming electoral calculations.
The statement comes amid ongoing speculation about a possible post‑election partnership between the two parties in the state. Shah’s comments underscore the BJP’s intent to pursue an independent political strategy in Bihar, rather than re‑entering a coalition with the JD(U).
Political analysts noted that the remarks could reshape the dynamics of Bihar’s electoral landscape, where the JD(U) has historically been a key ally of the BJP. The BJP’s refusal to align may push the JD(U) to explore other partnership options ahead of the next state assembly elections.
The visit also included discussions on development projects and central schemes, but the alliance comment dominated media coverage. Shah’s firm stance reflects the party’s broader national approach of consolidating its own vote base.
No immediate response from JD(U) leaders was recorded at the time of reporting.
The statement comes amid ongoing speculation about a possible post‑election partnership between the two parties in the state. Shah’s comments underscore the BJP’s intent to pursue an independent political strategy in Bihar, rather than re‑entering a coalition with the JD(U).
Political analysts noted that the remarks could reshape the dynamics of Bihar’s electoral landscape, where the JD(U) has historically been a key ally of the BJP. The BJP’s refusal to align may push the JD(U) to explore other partnership options ahead of the next state assembly elections.
The visit also included discussions on development projects and central schemes, but the alliance comment dominated media coverage. Shah’s firm stance reflects the party’s broader national approach of consolidating its own vote base.
No immediate response from JD(U) leaders was recorded at the time of reporting.