‘Will Not Go Anywhere Now’: Nitish Kumar’s Big Promise to PM Modi

Introduction

In a major political declaration that could define the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has publicly assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his unwavering loyalty to the NDA coalition. At a rally in Purnea, the veteran leader, often criticized for his political “flip-flops,” emphatically stated, “I will not go anywhere henceforth.” In a moment of surprising candor, he went on to blame some of his own party colleagues for his previous decisions to switch alliances.

Key Takeaways: A Public Pledge of Loyalty

• The Promise: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has publicly promised PM Modi that he will remain with the NDA.
  
  
• The Blame Game: He attributed his past alliance changes to the influence of his own JDU colleagues, light-heartedly pointing towards minister Lalan Singh.
  
  
• The Context: This declaration was made at a major rally in Purnea, just a month before the crucial Bihar assembly elections.
  
  
• The Regret: The Chief Minister also expressed regret over his past tie-ups with the RJD-Congress combine.
  
  

“Idhar Udhar Kar Diye”: Nitish Blames His Own

In a move that has sent ripples through Bihar’s political circles, Nitish Kumar sought to put an end to the constant speculation about his political reliability. Directly addressing the Prime Minister, he made a clear and public commitment to the NDA.

However, the most talked-about moment of the rally was when he candidly explained his past defections. In a light-hearted but politically significant gesture, he pointed towards Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’, whom he had recently replaced as the JDU’s national president, and suggested that it was colleagues like him who had prodded him towards the “other side” (“idhar udhar kar diye”).

This is the first time the Chief Minister has publicly shifted the blame for his alliance changes onto his own party members, an attempt to perhaps reset his own image as a stable leader.

आधुनिक हाई-टेक रेल सेवाओं और नई रेल लाइनों की शुरुआत से बिहार की प्रगति को नई गति मिलने वाली है। pic.twitter.com/sDtoRMGwQb

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2025

A History of Political “Flip-Flops”

Nitish Kumar’s political journey has been marked by several high-profile alliance changes, which have earned him the “Paltu Ram” moniker from his opponents.

• 2013: First left the NDA after Narendra Modi was declared the Prime Ministerial candidate.
  
  
• 2015: Formed the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ with the RJD and Congress and won the Bihar elections.
  
  
• 2017: Returned to the NDA, citing differences with the RJD.
  
  
• 2022: Left the NDA again to reform the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ government.
  
  
• 2024: Switched back to the NDA, where he currently remains.
  
  

Given this history, his new public promise is a direct attempt to reassure both his alliance partner, the BJP, and the voters of Bihar of his stability ahead of the crucial state elections.

Conclusion

Nitish Kumar’s public pledge of loyalty to the NDA is a masterstroke of political messaging. By making the promise directly to PM Modi, expressing regret, and humorously blaming his colleagues for past mistakes, he is attempting to close the chapter on his reputation for political instability. With the Bihar assembly elections just around the corner, this declaration is a powerful move to consolidate the NDA’s base and present a united front to the electorate.


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Sources:

• Hindustan Times: For the initial report on the Purnea rally.

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