Bihar’s political corridors are buzzing after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar declared his intent to enter the Rajya Sabha, promising unwavering guidance to the new state government. The announcement has ignited a firestorm, with Congress branding it a profound betrayal of voter trust earned in recent elections.
Leading the charge, Rajya Sabha MP and Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh fired off a pointed post on X. He recalled the party’s campaign warnings: ‘The plot orchestrated by ‘G2′ has triggered a power grab in Bihar through a coup. In several respects, this constitutes a grave betrayal of the public mandate.’ Ramesh’s words highlight deep fissures in Bihar’s coalition politics.
Echoing the sentiment, RJD spokesperson Kanchana Yadav alleged BJP’s strategy of placing loyalists in JD(U) leadership roles, culminating in handing over the CM post. Meanwhile, Pappu Yadav, the fiery independent MP from Purnia, called for an opposition alliance to install Nishant Kumar as CM without conditions, urging leaders like Manjhji, Chirag Paswan, Lalu Prasad, and Upendra Kushwaha to unite against BJP dominance.
Kumar’s tenure as CM spans an extraordinary 21 years, with his 10th oath-taking in 2025 cementing his record as Bihar’s longest-serving leader. Sharing his aspirations on X, he stated, ‘From the start of my parliamentary journey, I’ve desired membership in both houses of Bihar’s legislature and Parliament. This time, I aim for the Rajya Sabha.’
As Bihar navigates this transition, the focus sharpens on leadership succession and power-sharing. Nitish’s exit from the CM chair could either consolidate alliances or fracture them further, setting the stage for high-stakes maneuvering. Political analysts predict intensified scrutiny on how the new government upholds Kumar’s developmental legacy amid opposition uproar.