ThePrint PoliticallyCorrect: 'Nitish Kumar’s exit is good for Bihar. It’s the beginning of the JD(U)’s end & BJP’s supremacy'
Mar 5, 2026
DK Singh, Political Editor at ThePrint, gives a brisk political read on Nitish Kumar’s exit and its timing. He unpacks leadership doubts within JD(U), the party’s likely decline, and why Bihar may need a new chief minister. He also maps how BJP could use this opening to expand and what it means for RJD’s prospects.
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Age And Governance Failures Led To Nitish's Exit
- Nitish Kumar's exit reflects declining governance capacity tied to advanced age rather than sudden political calculation.
- DK Singh cites memory lapses, public gaffes, and controlled access to Kumar as reasons party colleagues pushed him to step down.
Party Controlled Nitish's Public Image
- Party colleagues limited Nitish Kumar's media exposure and had him read prepared texts to manage public appearances.
- DK Singh recounts insiders working on a succession plan pushing for Kumar to step down and consider his son Nishant's entry into politics.
Nitish's Exit Creates JD(U) Leadership Vacuum
- Nitish Kumar's departure marks the beginning of a leadership vacuum and possible decline for JD(U).
- DK Singh warns the party lacks a statewide vote-getter beyond Kumar, making it vulnerable to defections and splits.