Feb 4 (Agencies): Speculations are rife that former Chief Minister of Bihar and JDU leader Nitish Kumar may spring back to the post of Bihar CM again this year.

The JDU and RJD leaders are mulling declaring Nitish Kumar as the chief ministerial candidate to fight against BJP in the upcoming elections this year, revealed sources.

Earlier, it was learnt that Assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Chaudhary and ministers Shyam Rajak and Ramai Ram will be contesting the elections for Bihar CM.

But now, sources have revealed that both the parties, RJD and JDU want Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi to be replaced by Nitish Kumar.

According to a source, even Lalu Prasad Yadav wants Nitish to occupy the chair of CM.

"Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will be removed as his continuance is giving a bad name to the party and the government. Many leaders, including Lalu Yadav, want Nitish Kumar to take charge of the government after the merger," said a source.