LJP(RV) Extends Support to Nitish Kumar's Leadership
In a significant political development following the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has indicated its willingness to join the new government while strongly endorsing Nitish Kumar to continue as Chief Minister. This announcement comes amid intense speculation about government formation in the politically crucial state.
The political landscape in Bihar has taken an interesting turn with Chirag Paswan's party positioning itself as a key player in the alliance dynamics. The LJP(RV) leader's endorsement of Nitish Kumar carries substantial weight given the complex arithmetic emerging from the election results.
Election Numbers Tell a Compelling Story
According to the final tally released on November 15, 2025, Kumar's Janata Dal (United) has secured 85 seats in the 243-member assembly, placing them four seats behind their alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party, which has won 89 seats. This marks the second consecutive assembly election since 2020 where the chief minister's party has been outperformed by its alliance partner.
The election results have created a scenario where alliance management and strategic positioning have become crucial for government formation. The narrow gap between the two major alliance partners has intensified discussions about power-sharing arrangements and leadership roles within the incoming administration.
Chirag Paswan's Strategic Position
Chirag Paswan's announcement represents a calculated political move that could influence the stability and composition of the new government. His party's support becomes particularly valuable in the current scenario where the JD(U) finds itself in the unusual position of being the junior partner in the ruling alliance despite providing the chief minister.
The LJP(RV) leader's statement suggests a continuation of the existing political arrangement while acknowledging the shifted balance of power within the alliance. This development indicates that despite the numerical setback, Nitish Kumar's experience and administrative capabilities remain valued by coalition partners.
Political observers are watching closely how this dynamic will play out in government formation and portfolio distribution. The coming days are expected to see intense negotiations among alliance partners as they work toward establishing a stable government that can address Bihar's developmental challenges while managing complex political equations.
