PATNA — Colourful posters featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have been prominently displayed at the Janata Dal (United) headquarters in Patna.
This is probably the first time such posters have appeared on a wall inside and outside the JD-U headquarters, at the busy Birchand Patel Marg in Patna, since 2014 when the Narendra Modi-led BJP came to power at the centre sending a political message ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections..
The posters highlight development-oriented slogans such as “Women got employment — Nitish-Modi government again,” “Meaning of employment — Nitish-Modi government again,” and “More industries in Bihar — Nitish-Modi government again.”
The messaging underlines the revival of the “double engine” government narrative, presenting the duo as catalysts for Bihar’s growth.
JD(U) MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar, responding to the speculation, said, “The posters reflect Nitish Kumar’s vision for a developed Bihar — whether it’s women’s safety, employment, or industrialisation. This is about the strength of the NDA, the support of the Centre, and Nitish Kumar’s unwavering commitment to Bihar’s progress.”
He further added, “If Nitish is there, there is peace; if Modi is there, there is confidence.”
The display, he said, reflects both public aspirations and the NDA’s model of governance.
While the JD(U) and BJP are formally part of the NDA alliance, the new visual branding hints at further warming of ties and a coordinated strategy for the upcoming polls.
Political observers see the move as a strategic step to reinforce unity within the NDA, with JD(U) increasingly aligning with the BJP-led central leadership.
Ahead of the Bihar polls, probably around October this year, JD-U leaders have been projecting Nitish Kumar as the next chief minister if NDA returns to power, but top BJP leaders including Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are silent on the issue.
Their hesitation not to name Nitish Kumar as the CM face is giving strength to rumours that BJP will queer the pitch after the polls. — With inputs from IANS
