Tensions Mount Between Nitish Kumar and Allies - Future Realignment with BJP Speculated Amid Caste Politics Barbs
​- Speculation that Nitish Kumar may realign with BJP amid tensions between JD(U) and RJD allies
​- Kumar took a dynastic politics jibe at RJD, Lalu's family members hit back
​- BJP granted Bharat Ratna to OBC icon Karpoori Thakur to counter Nitish’s caste census
​- First signs of strain emerged when Lalan Singh removed as JD(U) president over RJD proximity
​- Kumar felt isolated after INDIA bloc allies named Kharge, not him, as PM candidate