Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar told NDTV that BJP's alliance with JDU in Bihar mirrors what happened with Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. He warned that if NDA secures a majority, Nitish Kumar could be sidelined later, just as Shinde replaced Shiv Sena. Kumar clarified this is not an accusation but a likely political outcome, highlighting that BJP has openly stated development in Bihar depends on an NDA-led government. He also emphasized that Mahagathbandhan has not declared a chief ministerial face yet, countering claims that the alliance is centered only on Tejashwi Yadav or Rahul Gandhi.