US EditionNitish Kumar: Veteran Bihar chief minister to step down for move to parliament
- On March 5, 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha at the Bihar Assembly with Amit Shah present, alongside NDA candidates including Ramnath Thakur and Nitin Nabin.
- Kumar said he long wished to serve in all four legislative bodies and thanked voters of Bihar in a social media post, assuring full cooperation for the new government.
- JD workers protested outside the chief minister's official residence at 1 Aney Marg, Patna, blocking party leader Krishna Murari Sharan and urging Kumar not to step aside soon after the 2025 election.
- The move clears the way for a new chief minister, likely from the BJP, as the development triggers a tug-of-war within the NDA and creates uncertainty over Bihar's leadership.
- Elections to five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar are scheduled for March 16, with JD considering Nishant Kumar and Vijay Kumar Choudhary as potential successors.
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Political Transition: Nitish Kumar's Delhi Move and Nishant's Emergence
Political Transition: Nitish Kumar's Delhi Move and Nishant's Emergence Bihar's political landscape witnesses a shift as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar prepares to transition to a Rajya Sabha position in Delhi. This unexpected move sparked mixed reactions among JD(U) legislators.However, members found solace in the imminent political entry of Nishant, Kumar's son, seen as a potential rejuvenator for the party. Nishant's involvement is expected to i…
'Always wished to be in both Houses': Nitish Kumar files Rajya Sabha papers
Nitish Kumar filed for Rajya Sabha, signaling a potential end to his Bihar CM tenure despite family and party objections. His move, supported by Amit Shah, has sparked unrest within JD(U), with workers protesting. Discussions within NDA are underway for a successor, possibly a Dalit leader ...
After Nitish Kumar's nomination for the Rajya Sabha, it became clear that a change of power was imminent in Bihar. The BJP is poised to appoint its own Chief Minister, but the names that have emerged are all from the OBC community. So, how will the BJP maintain balance with the upper castes?
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