Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha
By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: Amid ongoing speculation over the chief ministerial post in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has drawn a clear line, triggering fresh political buzz. Speaking during a public interaction programme at his residence in Lakhisarai, he stated unequivocally that he is not part of any race for the Chief Minister’s position. His focus, he said, remains on public service rather than the pursuit of office.
Sinha’s remarks come at a time when conjecture continues within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over leadership dynamics and the perceived ‘big brother–small brother’ equation among allies.
Seeking to ease tensions, the Deputy Chief Minister dismissed such notions, asserting that there is no hierarchy between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)). He described the alliance partners as akin to brothers, where no distinction of seniority or inferiority exists. He also firmly denied reports of any internal discord within the coalition.
Alongside his political messaging, Sinha announced a series of development initiatives for his home district of Lakhisarai. He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth approximately ₹4.35 crore in the municipal council area. Of this, schemes worth ₹2.85 crore were dedicated to the public, while new projects amounting to ₹1.50 crore were launched. He emphasised that improving basic infrastructure remains the cornerstone of genuine public service and a key government priority.
Later, during the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Training Campaign held in Rampur, Suryagarha, Sinha delivered a strong message to BJP workers. He underlined that politics should serve as a medium of public service rather than a means of livelihood.
Encouraging self-reliance, he urged party workers to earn their own livelihood so they could serve society impartially. According to Sinha, only a self-sufficient worker can represent the people’s voice without pressure and remain steadfast in the role of a true public servant.
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