Bihar political crisis: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav stake claim to form govt

After snapping ties with BJP for the second time and resigning as Bihar Chief Minister, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar along with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav staked claim to form a new government in Bihar.

In a media briefing with RJD on Tuesday, the Janata Dal United leader announced to have submitted a list of 164 MLAs to the Governor. Kumar claimed the support of 7 parties along with independent MLAs in his 'Mahagathbandhan' to form a new government.

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Speaking to reporters, Yadav said BJP only knows how to intimidate people, adding that BJP is not left with any alliance partner across the Hindi belt.

The war of words between JD(U) and BJP had ensued since government formation in the state with cracks showing time and again.

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The final nail in the coffin was hammered on Sunday when Nitish Kumar didn't attend NITI Aayog's meeting presided by PM Modi. The JDU had accused the saffron party of undermining the state government.

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