A seismic shift is underway in Bihar politics as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gears up for his Rajya Sabha swearing-in today. The development has set the stage for his imminent resignation from the top state post.
Bihar’s two Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, landed in Delhi Thursday evening, positioning themselves for the pivotal events ahead. This convergence of NDA leaders in the capital foreshadows intensive negotiations.
Kumar, who quit the Bihar Legislative Council after his Rajya Sabha election, touched down in New Delhi yesterday. Speaking to reporters, he was forthright: ‘I’ll resign from CM position in 3-4 days to focus on Rajya Sabha duties. Fresh faces will take over as CM and ministers.’
Flanked by key JD(U) figures Sanjay Jha and Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Kumar’s words eliminate any ambiguity about the power transition timeline. Earlier hints from Jha about post-April 13 government formation now align perfectly with this announcement.
Vijay Choudhary, addressing concerns over continuity, reassured that the NDA bloc stands solidly behind the governance blueprint that propelled Bihar’s growth. ‘The Nitish model delivered remarkable advancement in 20 years. We’ll carry that torch forward,’ he stated.
Following the oath-taking, high-stakes meetings loom with PM Modi and Amit Shah. Insiders reveal final decisions on Bihar’s next CM and portfolio distribution will be sealed there, with Deputy CMs potentially joining BJP strategy sessions.
This orchestrated sequence—from Kumar’s Rajya Sabha entry to CM resignation—demonstrates the NDA’s calculated approach to ensuring stability during leadership handover. Bihar watches closely as a new chapter unfolds.
