Bihar Politics runs like a suspense thriller

The political drama in the Bihar state is continuing with unexpected twists like a suspense thriller TV serial. Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, who is claiming of having sufficient MLAs support has to prove his strength in the Assembly tomorrow. But, Patna High Court has disqualified seven ministers of his cabinet from taking part in the trust vote tomorrow. Although, their votes are not sufficient to stay afloat, every vote will counts in this crucial moment. Therefore, the court’s verdict proves to be a deadly blow for Jitan Ram Manjhi.

But, he receives pleasant surprise news from the state BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi. He assured Manjhi that all 87 MLAs of his party will support him during the trust vote. But, they won’t join his government, even if wins the vote of confidence of the house, said Sushil Kumar Modi. Actually, Manjhi is making his moves relying upon BJP MLAs support. But, BJP takes a ‘U’ turn after Nitish Kumar has strongly criticized it.

Just a day before, Suresh Kumar Modi categorically told Manjhi that his party MLAs prefer to sit in the opposition benches and can’t support him in the prevailing situation. But, today his party once again changed its game plans and came forward to support Manjhi during trust vote. Sushil Kumar said “Our party MLAs have unanimously agreed to support Jitan Ram Manjhi to give a strong reply to Nitish Kumar for humiliating Mahadalit leader. We are anxious to take revenge and teach a good lesson to Nitish Kumar for humiliating Mahadalit leader.”

Hence, Manjhi gave an open offer of Minister Posts to those JD (U) MLAs, who are ready to support him tomorrow. Bihar Assembly full strength is 233 at present. BJP is having 87 MLAs of it. JD (U) has 111 MLAs. The magic figure to form the government is 117. So, Jitan Ram Manjhi has to attract at least 30 MLAs from JD (U) before tomorrow morning. RJD lead by Laloo Prasad Yadav and the Congress party both are backing Nitish Kumar.

So, if he could stop his party MLAs from jumping the fence, he can become Chief Minister of the state otherwise Jitan Ram Manjhi will retain his CM Chair and the government. Hence, the JD (U) MLAs have to weigh their chances between Nitish Kumar and Jitan Ram Manjhi. This high suspense drama will conclude tomorrow afternoon and the winner will occupy the Chief Minister Chair.