Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the NDA is fighting the Bihar assembl
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We are fighting Bihar election under the leadership of Nitish Kumar: Amit Shah
Summary: Union Cabinet Minister Bhupender Yadav discussed the Chief Minister's post in Bihar, stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party adheres to collective decision-making within the National Democratic Alliance. Yadav clarified that while Nitish Kumar is currently leading the alliance's election campaign, the selection of the Chief Minister will be a collective decision by all constituent parties post-elections. He referenced past instances where the BJP, despite having more legislative members, supported Nitish Kumar for the top post, citing the party's commitment to alliance principles. Yadav also mentioned Devendra Fadnavis's previous remarks regarding the BJP's decision to back Nitish Kumar. Furthermore, Yadav confirmed Chirag Paswan's continued association with the NDA, noting his role as a minister in the current Union Cabinet. The discussion underscored the BJP's consistent respect for coalition dharma in state politics.