POLITICAL WHISPERS

Will Balen Shah be new PM of Nepal ?

Political observers believe that Balen Shah will be the new Prime Minister of Nepal. They say in the present scenario Balen Shah is the most popular face for the PM.

 

Ravneet Singh Bittu gets political oxygen due to verbal skirmish with Rahul Gandhi?

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, who had a relatively low-key stint after joining the BJP, is suddenly back at the political centre-stage following his sharp verbal clash with Rahul Gandhi in Parliament. Once seen as a marginal player in the Modi 3.0 council of ministers, the public spat — where Gandhi allegedly called him a “traitor friend” and Bittu hit back, dubbing him “desh ke dushman” and accusing him of being anti-Sikh — has given Bittu renewed visibility and utility for the BJP, especially in Punjab.With the party keen to consolidate its outreach among Sikhs and reward vocal loyalists, he is now being talked about in Delhi circles as a strong contender for another Rajya Sabha term.Infact,he is sure to get Rajya Sabha ticket.

 

Nitish Kumar's Son Eyed for Rajya Sabha, raises Eyebrows in Bihar's top Circles about succession plans and CM's image as Anti Dynastic Politics

Recent reports confirm Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is set to become JD(U)'s Rajya Sabha nominee, with formal announcements expected soon amid Bihar's upcoming elections for five seats. This marks Nishant's political entry, despite his low-profile background as a software engineer from BIT Mesra. Nitish has long positioned himself against "parivarvaad," sharply criticizing rivals like Lalu Yadav's family and Rahul Gandhi for promoting nepotism. Nominating Nishant directly contradicts this image, handing him a high-profile Parliament seat without electoral scrutiny, fueling opposition accusations of hypocrisy.

In Bihar's bureaucracy whhch is key to Nitish's governance this move risks alienating senior officials who viewed him as merit-driven. High circles may perceive weakened credibility, complicating policy execution and loyalty amid NDA dynamics, especially post-2025 polls. Party workers welcome it, but it invites dynasty debates in Patna's power corridors.