Nitish Kumar has played the role of the kingmaker
The NDA got 292 seats in the declared Lok Sabha election results. However, this time the BJP fell short of a majority of 272 seats and managed to win only 240 seats. In such a situation, Prime Minister Modi needs the support of his allies to form the government for the third consecutive time in the country. In this situation, JDU president Nitish Kumar, who won 12 seats, is seen playing the role of kingmaker.
Meanwhile, a JDU leader said that Nitish Kumar has demanded that some ministries in the cabinet keep Bihar's development in mind. So that work can be done quickly in the field of strengthening Bihar's infrastructure.
Nitish Kumar wants to implement caste enumeration module in the country
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar wants to implement the Bihar caste enumeration module across the country. The JDU has demanded a caste census across the country from the central government. According to the caste census report in Bihar last year, the reservation area was increased to 75 percent. Apart from this, the Nitish government has also planned to provide financial assistance of 2 lakh rupees to poor families.
Desire for early assembly elections in Bihar
Apart from this, some JDU leaders have also expressed their desire to conduct early assembly elections in Bihar before CM Nitish. So that JDU can take advantage of the victory in the Lok Sabha elections and achieve a good position in the assembly. JDU currently has only 45 MLAs in Bihar, while its ally BJP has 78 MLAs.
Demand for special status to Bihar
The JDU has been demanding special status for Bihar to support the NDA after the Lok Sabha election results. JDU MLC Khalid Anwar said that the social and economic development of Bihar requires huge amount of money. That is why the JDU wants a special state status for Bihar and more funds from the Centre.
Why does TDP want Speaker's post?
Speaker is the most powerful post in Lok Sabha, so TDP wants Speaker's post. Not only this, but the President will play an important role in case of a hung Parliament. Late party leader GMC Balayogi also served as the President of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government from 1998 to 2002.
A TDP MP said the party wants the ministries of rural development, housing and urban affairs, ports and shipping, road transport and highways and hydropower. He is also interested in becoming a junior minister in the finance ministry. Besides, TDP also has a majority in Andhra Pradesh and there is also a huge need for funds.