Patna — So, apparently, the CPI(ML) Liberation, who are like the cool kids in the INDIA bloc, are throwing some serious shade at Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. They're saying he bailed on the latest NITI Aayog meeting because he was too embarrassed about the central government playing hard-to-get with Bihar's special category status. Talk about drama, right?
The Politics Behind the Scenes
These guys aren't just throwing a tantrum, though. They're calling the NDA's bluff on the whole "special package for Bihar" thing, saying it's all a bunch of baloney. And get this, they're even planning some protest marches next month to show everyone just how peeved they are. It's like they're not afraid to rock the boat and make some waves.
Meanwhile, Nitish's own party, the JD(U), is playing it cool. They're not saying much about him being a no-show at the big Delhi meet. Instead, he's busy plotting their next moves for the Jharkhand assembly elections, which are basically happening in their backyard.
What's Up with Mehboob Alam?
Mehboob Alam, a CPI(ML) big shot in the Bihar assembly, totally called out Nitish. He was like, "You know what? Kumar totally dodged the meeting because he was embarrassed that the central government won't give Bihar that special treatment." This is basically a big ol' shout-out to the tension that's been brewing between the state and the big guys in charge.
JD(U)'s Feelings on the Special Status Thing
After the BJP's victory dance at the Lok Sabha elections, the JD(U) had a big meeting where they talked about their own goals. And guess what? They're still pushing for that special category status for Bihar. It's like they're not giving up, no matter what the central government says.