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Sonia Gandhi’s Comments on Nitish Kumar Spark Political Row in Bihar
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 03:43 PM
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Sonia Gandhi’s recent remarks about Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar have provoked a sharp response from the JD(U), intensifying tensions between the Congress and the regional party.
Sonia Gandhi, the Congress party’s veteran leader, recently made public comments concerning Bihar’s chief minister Nitish Kumar. While the exact wording was not disclosed, the remarks were interpreted as criticism of Kumar’s administration and his political stance.
The Janata Dal (United) swiftly countered, accusing the Congress of meddling in Bihar’s internal politics. JD(U) officials issued a statement asserting that the party would not tolerate external interference and warned that such comments could damage the fragile alliance dynamics in the state.
Political analysts note that the exchange comes at a sensitive time, with both parties eyeing upcoming electoral battles in Bihar. The row may influence coalition calculations and voter sentiment ahead of the next state assembly elections.
Both sides have called for calm, but the incident underscores lingering mistrust between the national Congress leadership and regional allies in the state.
The Janata Dal (United) swiftly countered, accusing the Congress of meddling in Bihar’s internal politics. JD(U) officials issued a statement asserting that the party would not tolerate external interference and warned that such comments could damage the fragile alliance dynamics in the state.
Political analysts note that the exchange comes at a sensitive time, with both parties eyeing upcoming electoral battles in Bihar. The row may influence coalition calculations and voter sentiment ahead of the next state assembly elections.
Both sides have called for calm, but the incident underscores lingering mistrust between the national Congress leadership and regional allies in the state.