A big test for Opposition unity

Nitish Kumar's efforts in Bihar were hindered by the lack of a grand vision for state-building, but now with the Congress' blessings, he has the opportunity to create something new

The wait was long. But at last, it has happened. A meeting earlier this week between Nitish Kumar (and Tejashwi Yadav in tow) and the Congress leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi — a summit meeting, if you like — bestowed upon Nitish the job of Master Negotiator: The man who has won the confidence of the Congress to bring to one table as many Opposition parties as possible to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2024. If it happens it will be a Vishal Maha Gathbandhan and although the ink is yet to dry on the MoU,