In a major political development, Jitan Ram Manjhi, the chief of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), has expressed his dissatisfaction with the BJP-led NDA alliance. On Tuesday, while addressing the Bhuiyan-Musahar conference in Munger, Manjhi threatened to leave the Narendra Modi Cabinet. As the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the current Cabinet, Manjhi’s statement marks a potential shift in Bihar politics. He voiced his frustrations regarding the step-motherly treatment meted out to his party within the NDA, claiming that despite strong public support and large crowds at his party's events, they have been overlooked when it comes to electoral seat allocation.

Manjhi’s resentment grew when he openly questioned the BJP leadership regarding the lack of political representation for his party. "When crowds are coming to our programs, the public is ours, the voters are ready to vote for us, then why did we not get the seat?" he asked, addressing the apparent neglect by the NDA coalition partners. The former Bihar Chief Minister further added, "I have only one question... We do not want to plead for seats, but we are asking for them based on our existence and our supporters." His frustration culminated in his statement that he might have to leave the Cabinet if this neglect continues.

Jitan Ram Manjhi stressed that his party is not seeking seats for personal gain but for the benefit of the Dalit community, an issue close to his heart. He emphasized that his party has a strong base among the Dalit population in Bihar, and the neglect by NDA shows a lack of respect for his supporters and their importance in the political landscape. This opens up a new avenue for potential political shifts in the state, where Dalit welfare and land rights have always been crucial issues.

In the same forum, Manjhi called for the landless Dalits of Bihar to be given five decimals of land each, a policy he implemented during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Bihar. This commitment to the landless has been a cornerstone of his political ideology, and he demanded that the state government reinstate this policy, which he had originally extended to three decimals of land for landless families. His statement underlined his continued support for the Dalit community and their right to land ownership, which he believes is key to their empowerment and livelihood.

His threat to leave the Modi Cabinet adds to the growing tensions within the BJP coalition, as smaller allies like Hindustani Awam Morcha express dissatisfaction over their treatment within the alliance. This comes at a time when political alignments are crucial as Bihar prepares for the upcoming assembly elections. The BJP will have to address these grievances if they hope to maintain a united front in the state.

Jitan Ram Manjhi’s comments reflect the deepening divide within the NDA in Bihar, as his party's political strength is often overlooked in favor of other coalition partners. Manjhi’s remarks also suggest that Bihar’s Dalits have a central role in shaping future elections in the state, and any party that wishes to secure their support must address their concerns, particularly land reforms.

In conclusion, as Bihar politics heats up ahead of the elections, Jitan Ram Manjhi’s statements will likely have significant implications for the NDA's future in the state. His threat to exit the Cabinet is not just about political representation but is also a call for greater recognition of Dalit rights and welfare. Manjhi’s demand for five decimals of land for Dalits is likely to be a key issue in the coming months, as his party strives to strengthen its hold among the marginalized communities in Bihar.

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