As Bihar assembly elections approach, Tej Pratap Yadav invites Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, to join RJD, amidst speculation about Nishant's political debut. JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar faces mounting pressure from BJP allies. RJD promises populist measures, while internal opposition conflicts persist. Currently, NDA holds 138 seats, and Mahagathbandhan has 104 seats.
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