KKN Gurugram Desk | As Bihar gears up for the upcoming assembly elections, political temperatures are rising across the state. On Sunday, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) leader Mukesh Sahani addressed a massive public gathering in Nalanda, the home district of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, where he made a resounding declaration: “This time, we will form the government.”

Speaking with renewed political vigor during the Nishad Reservation Sankalp Yatra 3.0, themed “Sarkar Banao, Adhikar Pao” (Form the Government, Claim Your Rights), Sahani pledged to ensure reservation for the Nishad community if his party comes to power.

 Bihar Election 2025: VIP Aims to Reclaim Ground

As the political landscape in Bihar becomes more competitive, Sahani’s renewed push through the Nishad Reservation Movement signals the VIP’s attempt to consolidate its core Nishad vote base, a crucial OBC group in eastern and northern Bihar.

Standing on stage before hundreds of supporters, Sahani declared:

“There is no doubt — if we form the government, Nishad reservation will become a reality. The time for our community has come.”

The rally in Nalanda is part of a broader campaign designed to mobilize backward and marginalized communities, particularly the Nishads, under the VIP banner.

 “Educate Your Children, Fight for Your Rights”: Sahani’s Social Message

Beyond political promises, Mukesh Sahani also delivered a strong socio-educational message, urging the Nishad community to focus on education, self-awareness, and unity.

“Educate your children. If you want change, you must struggle for it. Rights are not gifted, they are earned.”

Referencing Lalu Prasad Yadav, Sahani pointed to how leadership and resistance helped backward communities gain visibility and strength over the decades.

“Look at Lalu ji’s journey. His community rose because they fought. We too must walk the same path,” he stated, invoking the RJD supremo’s legacy to inspire his base.

 Targeting BJP: Sahani Accuses Party of Divisive Politics

In his address, the VIP leader didn’t hold back from attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Accusing the ruling party of divisive tactics, Sahani warned the public against falling for communal narratives.

“The BJP is trying to divide our society. We must stay vigilant. If we remain united, our rights will follow.”

This direct attack comes as multiple regional parties, including VIP, seek to regain lost ground in a state dominated by BJP-JD(U) alliances.

Sahani’s strategic decision to campaign in Nalanda — Nitish Kumar’s political bastion — further signals his intent to challenge dominant narratives and question existing power structures.

“Sarkar Banao, Adhikar Pao”: The Campaign Theme

The Nishad Reservation Sankalp Yatra 3.0 is the third phase of a grassroots campaign initiated by Sahani to rally support for OBC and EBC rights, particularly among the fishing and boatman communities, historically underrepresented in policy decisions.

The slogan, “Sarkar Banao, Adhikar Pao”, positions the movement not just as a demand for reservation but a call for political empowerment, suggesting that only by coming to power can rights be secured.

This narrative echoes historical mobilizations in Bihar where caste-based empowerment played a decisive role in forming governments, especially during the Mandal era.

 Political Relevance: Why Mukesh Sahani’s Statement Matters

Mukesh Sahani, once an ally of both BJP and RJD, has emerged as a standalone voice of the Nishad community. After earlier setbacks, his re-energized campaign suggests he is banking on regional identity politics to carve out a space in the upcoming elections.

Key Highlights:

• Target Audience: Nishad, Mallah, and other OBC communities

• Campaign Focus: Social justice, education, and caste-based reservation

• Opposition Target: BJP and its socio-political narrative

• Political Goal: Kingmaker or coalition partner in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections

His strong statement about forming the government marks a strategic shift from playing the role of an alliance partner to aspiring for leadership.

As Bihar’s political gears begin to turn ahead of the 2025 polls, Mukesh Sahani’s VIP is attempting a resurgence through grassroots mobilization and community-specific demands. His call for Nishad reservation taps into long-standing grievances of underrepresentation, and his direct attack on BJP indicates a break from past political alignments.

While it remains to be seen how much ground VIP can cover, the message from Nalanda is clear:
Mukesh Sahani is in the race — not as a supporter, but as a contender.

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