Patna : In Bihar, it has often fallen upon BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi to iron out the kinks between his party and Nitish Kumar, who heads the government.
Today, Mr Modi abandoned the role of peace-maker to lash out at his boss, whose attacks on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi have rattled the BJP.
"Unfortunate and objectionable" was how the Deputy Chief Minister described the remarks against Narendra Modi that were made over a weekend at a meeting of senior leaders of Mr Kumar's party, the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U).
Mr Kumar in a televised speech there, did not name his counterpart in Gujarat, but made it clear that if the BJP picks Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial nominee, he will end his alliance with the BJP.
His deputy today said Bihar leaders will meet with BJP president Rajnath Singh on Thursday to discuss the political developments in their state.
Since his third re-election in December, Narendra Modi has emerged as the front-runner for the BJP's prime ministerial candidate.
The JD(U) says that because the communal riots of Gujarat in 2002 took place when Mr Modi was in charge of the state, he lacks 'secular credentials.'
As Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Modi has often offered Mr Kumar tacit support when he has clashed with the BJP over issues like how much room should be made in Bihar to promote Narendra Modi among voters.
But with Narendra Modi striding into the role of BJP favourite, and the alliance with the JD(U) showing all the signs of the beginning of the end, Mr Modi is being forced to re-evaluate his stand, say sources.
Recently, the Deputy Chief Minister said that he has worked closely with Narendra Modi for 30 years, a sign of his increasing support for the Gujarat leader.
Today, Mr Modi abandoned the role of peace-maker to lash out at his boss, whose attacks on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi have rattled the BJP.
"Unfortunate and objectionable" was how the Deputy Chief Minister described the remarks against Narendra Modi that were made over a weekend at a meeting of senior leaders of Mr Kumar's party, the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U).
His deputy today said Bihar leaders will meet with BJP president Rajnath Singh on Thursday to discuss the political developments in their state.
Advertisement
The JD(U) says that because the communal riots of Gujarat in 2002 took place when Mr Modi was in charge of the state, he lacks 'secular credentials.'
Advertisement
But with Narendra Modi striding into the role of BJP favourite, and the alliance with the JD(U) showing all the signs of the beginning of the end, Mr Modi is being forced to re-evaluate his stand, say sources.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
"Take Immediate Action": Rahul Gandhi On INDIA's Bihar Ally Brutal Murder On Opposition Politicising Bihar's Special Package, Chirag Paswan Says... Russian Army Marches In 'Made In Bihar' Boots Manufactured In Hajipur Karnataka's 100% Quota Bill For Kannadigas In Private Firms For These Posts Is Earth Orbiting Sun Or A Point In Space? Read This Fascinating Analysis Why IAS Officer Puja Khedkar's Training Has Been Put On Hold Trump Shooting Conspiracy Theories Viewed 215 Million Times On X: Report Days After Rally Scare, Man With AK-47 Arrested Near Trump's Party Event Why IAS Officer Puja Khedkar's Training Has Been Put On Hold Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.