Kumar Takes Oath As Bihar CM For 3rd Time In 4 Years Amid Shifting Ties
• Nitish Kumar has become Bihar CM 3 times in last 4 years - in Nov 2020, Aug 2022, and now in 2023 • There are similarities between 2020 and current situations, but also key differences • In 2020, NDA had 2 BJP Deputy CMs; now 1 BJP and 1 Independent deputy CM • Smaller allies like LJP, HAM(S) unsure of future under current NDA government • Dramatic showdown likely in Assembly for Speaker post as RJD may not exit easily