Political turmoil in Bihar as floor tests loom: Nitish Kumar faces majority challenge

1. Nitish Kumar faces a floor test in Bihar, seeking majority after the recent government formation
2. Congress extends an offer to Jitan Ram Manjhi, adding a new dimension to the political landscape
3. RJD's strategic silence raises questions about its role in the unfolding political drama

In a political saga unfolding in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is gearing up for a crucial floor test after the Congress party extended an offer to Jitan Ram Manjhi, adding an unexpected twist to the state's political landscape. This move comes as Kumar, who could only hold the Chief Minister's position for a brief seven days in the early 2000s due to a lack of majority, faces a 15-day deadline to prove majority after the recent government formation.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the largest party in the state assembly, remains conspicuously silent, prompting speculation about the party's strategic silence and its potential impact on the upcoming political battle. While Nitish Kumar has strategically distributed portfolios among cabinet members, keeping the Home department under his control, the Congress party is actively working to prevent the government from proving its majority, creating a complex political scenario with potential repercussions on the scale of the 'Khela' played on January 28th in Bihar.