Factionalism in JD(U): Manish Verma’s Halted Program Sparks Debate on Nitish Kumar’s Successor
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Discussions about factionalism have resurfaced in Bihar’s ruling party, Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)], as former IPS officer Manish Verma’s political activities face abrupt suspension. Verma, who joined JD(U) after taking voluntary retirement from the police service, was appointed national general secretary by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. His swift rise sparked speculation…