Posters Demand Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar

Posters advocating for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to receive the Bharat Ratna were displayed in Patna, reflecting an effort by the Janata Dal (United) to highlight his contributions and galvanize support ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Party leader Chotu Singh initiated this campaign, declaring Kumar as a renowned socialist deserving of the award. Despite being a personal initiative, the posters have sparked discussion about Kumar's long tenure and achievements, including women's reservation and liquor prohibition in Bihar. However, the move has also drawn criticism, with some questioning the motivations behind the award demand, particularly in light of Kumar's political alliances and recent challenges. Critics on social media have pointed to issues like infrastructure failures as reasons against awarding him the Bharat Ratna. Amidst these developments, Kumar faces pressure from emerging political contenders like Prashant Kishor, who recently launched a new political party.