The NDA has agreed to contest the Bihar Assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. However, uncertainty persists over whether the JD(U) chief will be made chief minister again if the numbers favour the BJP. Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks have only added fuel to the speculation. Bihar Road Construction Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Navin, however, insists there is no ambiguity over the CM face. In an interview with DH’s Gyanendra Keshri, Navin also outlined the roadmap for developing roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in Bihar. Edited excerpts:

There is talk about Nitish Kumar's leadership, but no clarity on the CM face. Why the confusion?

There is no confusion. It’s very clear, we are contesting the 2025 election under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

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