Bharat Ratna Battle in Bihar: Chirag Backs Nitish, Tej Pratap Pushes for Lalu

• A 'great battle' has erupted in Bihar politics over the Bharat Ratna, with JDU demanding it for CM Nitish Kumar.
• LJP (Ramvilas) chief Chirag Paswan openly supported Nitish Kumar's Bharat Ratna candidature, citing his two decades of exemplary leadership in Bihar.
• Chirag's support signals a new chemistry within the NDA, given his past opposition to Nitish Kumar.
• Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu Prasad's son, countered by stating that Lalu Prasad Yadav also deserves the Bharat Ratna.
• Tej Pratap emphasized Lalu's incomparable contribution and stated that both Nitish and Lalu should receive the honor.

Why It Matters: Bihar politics sees a Bharat Ratna tussle as allies back Nitish Kumar, while RJD pushes for Lalu Prasad Yadav.