JDU has always contested its candidates in Gujarat elections, and despite being in alliance with the NDA, Nitish has always visited Gujarat for campaigning in favor of his party. Similarly, this time too JDU has its candidates on the field but in a new Nitish is exhibiting no interest in campaigning. At the same time, BJP wants Nitish to visit the poll-bound state and campaign against Congress, but a shrewd Nitish seems to be avoiding the advice. The BJP suspects that Nitish is playing safe and has one door open for the Congress so if need may come, he can switch sides.