In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Modi’s picture was missing from JD(U)’s posters. At that time, it was seen as part of the party’s strategy to bolster Nitish’s strong leadership image. The presence of Modi in the current poll is said to convey a special political meaning — that there is complete coordination between Nitish Kumar and his old ally, the BJP.

Both Modi and Nitish are showing exemplary bonhomie during public functions, and also heaping praises on each other, sending a strong signal to the people as well as the rank and file of both parties that the alliance is intact.

Senior JD (U) leader and minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary stated that the NDA is fully united, which is causing the opposition much discomfort. “The picture of Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar in a single frame can be found everywhere, as both reside in the hearts of the people,” he mused.

The posters also convey a silent message to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who alleges that Nitish will be sidelined in the NDA after the Assembly polls.

Battle of narrative rages ahead of polls

In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Modi’s picture was missing from JD(U)’s posters, seen as part of party’s strategy to bolster Nitish’s strong leadership image. However, this time around, both Modi and Nitish are showing exemplary bonhomie during public functions, and also heaping praises on each other, signalling that the alliance is intact.