The confidence motion, however, was preceded by a charged debate in the House, marked by pointed jibes, sharp political framing and personal barbs from both the Opposition and Treasury benches. Opening the Opposition’s attack, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav questioned the very need for the special session. “This situation would not have arisen if the BJP had declared earlier that the chief minister would be from their side,” he said. Referring to the JD(U)’s campaign slogan, he added, “The slogan was ‘2025 to 30, phir se Nitish’, but what has happened is that the BJP has finished Nitish ji within that period.” He sought to frame the transition as illegitimate. “An elected CM has been replaced by a selected CM,” he said.…