#Netanagri 7th March 2026
In this episode of Neta Nagari, Lallantop’s Executive Editor Kuldeep Mishra explains why Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s longest-serving Chief Minister, has decided to step down and move to the Rajya Sabha after more than two decades in state politics. The episode also discusses why India took several days to officially respond to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, and what this delay reveals about India’s diplomatic balancing in West Asia.
In the first segment, we talk about how Bihar Politics, Just four months after becoming Bihar’s Chief Minister for the 10th time, Nitish Kumar has decided to step down from the post. The big question now is who will take his place?
In this segment, you will understand:
Why did Nitish Kumar decide to step down as Chief Minister and move to politics in New Delhi?
Did leaders close to Nitish Kumar play a role in preparing the ground for his move to Delhi?
Who could become the next Chief Minister of Bihar?
What is the future of Janata Dal (United) as a political party after this change?
Will Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar enter politics in Bihar?
After leading Bihar for many years, how will people remember Nitish Kumar?
Experts in this segment are:
Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today TV
Pankaj Jha, Political Editor, The Lallantop
Santosh Singh, Sr. Asstt. Editor, The Indian Express
Kanhaiya Bhelari, Editor in Chief, Swaraj Post
In the second segment, we discuss how the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has become a political issue in India. After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the government reacted after a few days, and the opposition leader’s said the government spoke late and was only trying to protect its image.
In this segment, you will understand:
How has India’s domestic politics become divided over Iran and Ali Khamenei?
What was the policy of UPA governments towards Iran, Iraq, and other Middle East countries?
How can India deal with the global influence and pressure of the United States?
How have India’s relations with Arab countries changed over the years?
Could India have done anything to prevent the sinking of the Iranian ship?
Should India have clearly shared its view on humanitarian issues like the situation of schoolgirls in Minab?
Experts in this segment are;
Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today TV
Pranay Upadhyay, Editor, India Today Global
Rajat Sethi, Political Commentator, visiting fellow
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