Why Nitish Kumar Faces No Major Anti-Incumbency Even After 20 Years in Power
Even after two decades in power, Nitish Kumar continues to defy political gravity. Despite Bihar’s economic challenges, unemployment, and signs of fatigue among voters, there is little visible anti-incumbency against him. Analysts call it the “Nitish paradox” — a mix of trust, sympathy, and caste realignment that keeps him afloat. NDTV’s panel, including Prabhu Chawla, debates why voters still back “Nitish Chacha,” how Bihar breaks national trends on incumbency, and what the record turnout says about his enduring appeal.
