Nitish Kumar, upset about losing BJP’s Sushil Modi, hints at his core job

Sushil Modi was Nitish Kumar’s deputy for much of his 15 years in power (Archive)

Patna:

Their association may have been terminated by the circumstances and the results of the Bihar elections, but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is now hoping that his former MP Sushil Kumar Modi will come to play a “national role.”

Sushil Modi, the most important leader of the BJP in Bihar, is expected to enter the Rajya Sabha, and since the opposition has not yet decided to run a candidate, his election is likely to be unopposed.

“Now he is going to be a member of Rajya Sabha, so special congratulations to him. And I hope that in the future, under the guidance of the top leaders of his party, he will have the opportunity to serve the nation and have opportunities to work more.” . in the coming days. We are very happy, “Nitish Kumar told reporters after attending Sushil Modi’s nomination.

His words were read as a hint that he hoped Modi would be given a place at the center of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet.

The Chief Minister made no secret of his disappointment at having to part ways with his colleague of several years.

“We worked together and our wishes were known to all. But each party makes its own decisions and if they take him from here to the center then it is a matter of happiness. He will be among those who will be members of the four houses (in Bihar and in the parliament), “he said.

Modi was Nitish Kumar’s deputy for much of his 15 years in power. He also served as the Chief Minister’s strongest advocate whenever any point of conflict arose between the BJP and Kumar’s Janata Dal United.

In last month’s polls, the BJP gained an alliance lead for the first time by scoring much more than the JDU, which ranked third. Although Kumar retained the post of Chief Minister, his comfort level was significantly reduced when Modi was replaced by two new Chief Deputy Ministers from the BJP.