Lalu-Nitish unison - a move out of fear or a threat to BJP?
Lalu-Nitish unison – a move out of fear or a threat to BJP?
Introduction
Lalu-Nitish on the same platform, a combination that is visualised in India after around 23 years. It was in 1991 when both Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar were seen campaigning together. The JD(U) and the RJD got parted in the year 1994. Nitish Kumar could dethrone Lalu and come on to power only in the year 2005 after the two parties got parted in 1994. Ever since then, India hadn’t seen both these leaders marching on the same plane. It is the BJP on the opposition which made both Lalu and Nitish to join hands and show their strength in the by-elections in Bihar. In these circumstances, what do you feel – is the Lalu-Nitish unison – a move out of fear or a threat to BJP?
Move out of fear
- Lalu and Nitish got separated in 1994 and they were in opposition for such a long time. The sudden union cannot be a move to show their strength.
- Both of them understand the strength of BJP with Narendra Modi as the leader. They strongly feel the down trend in the approaching polls.
- Both Lalu and Nitish are good diplomats and they definitely can preview their failure if they contest the polls individually.
- Both the masterminds have tried not to get the vote bank divided in their personal party difference and pave way for the new party to set-in.
Threat to BJP
- Bihar had always been under the leadership of Lalu and Nitish, the votes can hardly go on to any other party.
- Both Lalu and Nitish have got their big huge following vote bank which cannot get distracted by any new-comer.
- The union of Lalu and Nitish has further strengthened their victory in their state, as their combined vote-bank can never be overruled by BJP.
- Though the leadership of Narendra Modi is charming, still the state of Bihar and its citizens are used to the rule of their known leaders and they can hardly give a try for any new party.
Conclusion
Lalu-Nitish, the name in the joint frame has got plenty of mind game on the background. The two great poles of Bihar have joined hands to unite their vote banks and give a bold kick to BJP out of their state. This great move can be a threat to BJP, but we cannot deny the fact that such an unison could only be a move out of fear on the part of Lalu and Nitish. They have proved their integrity for their state and leadership, and have pronounced very loudly that they would not let in any intruder in the by-elections.
Discussion
- RE: Lalu-Nitish unison – a move out of fear or a threat to BJP? -Teena Bhatia (08/12/14)
- I would like to start the topic of discussion with one clear statement. A move out of fear can always be a threat at the same time. And, therefore Lalu-Nitish Unison stands true in both the cases.
Let us first check out why the unison is a move out of fear. The success of PM Narendra Modi led NDA government is not hidden from anyone. BJP has managed to get a one side success in the General Elections. So, if the Janata Dal leader Nitish and RJD chief Lalu wants to present a stiff competition to BJP in the by-elections on August 21, they have to form an alliance.
Coming to the threat part, Nitish and Lalu possess two equal as well as powerful caste groupings. The unison can make up an overwhelming economic and social formation. Talking in clear stats, Lalu-Nitish unison along with Congress vote share can cross 44% whereas the BJP can stay back in the race with 35%. In 2010 assembly elections, the alliance has received the vote percentage of 49.83% as against the 23.21% of NDA. If it happens again, BJP will find it tough to get the 175 seat mark out of 243 that it wants in the 2015 assembly elections. Well, all these are calculations, but in case it comes true, BJP will certainly land in problem.
