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New Delhi, The political landscape in New Delhi and Bihar witnessed a significant churn on Friday as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha, triggering a wave of reactions from leaders across the political spectrum, ranging from praise by NDA allies to sharp criticism by opposition parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha membership, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha lauded the Chief Minister’s leadership, saying that Bihar had witnessed steady progress under him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He (Nitish Kumar) has been our (NDA) leader; under his leadership, Bihar has progressed. He led the NDA government in taking Bihar from good governance towards prosperity. Every NDA worker is proud today,” Deputy CM Sinha said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Union Minister Giriraj Singh described Nitish Kumar’s entry in Rajya Sabha as a significant and celebratory occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What could be a more joyous moment than this,” he said, hailing Nitish Kumar’s move to the Upper House and underscoring his continued relevance in national politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giriraj Singh further drew a contrast with previous governments in Bihar, asserting that Nitish Kumar’s 20-year tenure would be “written in golden letters” for establishing a harmonious society and ensuring development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, Union Minister Singh criticised the 15-year rule of Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, alleging it would be remembered as a period of “jungle raj” marked by crime and lawlessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) Chief Upendra Kushwaha extended his congratulations, expressing optimism about Nitish Kumar’s new role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He (Nitish Kumar) has my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for this new beginning (as a Rajya Sabha member). Now, while staying in Delhi, Nitish Kumar will serve Bihar and the nation as a Rajya Sabha member,” Kushwaha said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Opposition INDIA bloc leaders raised concerns over the implications of Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RJD leader and Bihar’s Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Tejashwi Yadav, mounted a sharp attack, alleging that Nitish Kumar’s move to the Upper House of Parliament was not voluntary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“So what if he (Nitish Kumar) has taken an oath? Has he taken the oath as the country’s Prime Minister? We had already said that this is just a formality. He (Nitish Kumar) is doing it under pressure, even if he doesn’t want to,” Yadav said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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