Rabri Devi Challenges Nitish Kumar, Calls for Son to Lead Bihar

In a bold political move, former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi has accused her successor Nitish Kumar of mishandling law and order in the state, suggesting he transfer his leadership role to his son Nishant. Her remarks were made outside the state legislative council where she addressed journalists as the leader of the opposition.

Devi highlighted the deteriorating crime situation in Bihar and suggested that Kumar, who also serves as the state's Home Minister, is overwhelmed. She refrained from explicitly demanding his resignation but insisted that Nishant could bring youthful agility to the position.

Her statements were perceived as an attempt to stir conflict within Kumar's party, JD(U). Meanwhile, responses from political rivals included calls for introspection within Devi's own party, RJD. The political landscape remains tense with elections around the corner as Kumar's leadership faces increasing scrutiny.

(With inputs from agencies.)