Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Expected to Join BJP

Kumar's anticipated ninth term as Chief Minister comes with BJP support, marking a significant political shift in Bihar.

Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, is expected to be sworn in for a ninth term with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant political shift in the state.
The BJP is expected to receive two Deputy Chief Minister berths in return for their support.
Large-scale transfers of district magistrates are occurring in Bihar, suggesting an impending change in government.
Despite the political turmoil, the Bihar Assembly will not be dissolved at this time, with the focus shifting to the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
Rumors of Kumar's return to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance have caused mixed reactions and a reported divide within his own party, the Janata Dal (United).