BJP Set To Get Bihar CM Post; Nitish May Step Down After April 10

Sources indicated that Kumar will remain Bihar’s chief minister until April 10, when the term of the Rajya Sabha begins. The formation of the new govt is also expected to take place around that time.

The Union Home Minister credited Nitish Kumar with ending what he described as the era of “jungle raj” in the state.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to secure the chief minister’s post in Bihar as discussions intensify over the formation of a new state government. According to sources, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is unlikely to resign immediately and may continue in office until April 10. Deliberations on the political transition reportedly took place between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Nitish Kumar. The leadership change is expected to coincide with Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha, signalling a shift from state politics to a larger national role.

Transition Timeline

Sources indicated that Nitish Kumar will remain Bihar’s chief minister until April 10, when the term of the Rajya Sabha begins. The formation of the new government is also expected to take place around that time.

Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The development has fuelled speculation that the veteran leader may gradually shift his focus to national politics after nearly two decades at the helm in Bihar.

Shah praised Kumar’s political journey and said his tenure would be remembered as a significant chapter in Bihar’s history.

“From 2005 till today, Nitish Kumar’s tenure will be written as a golden chapter in Bihar’s history,” Shah said, adding that Kumar’s move marks his entry into national politics.

Praise & Political Reactions

The Union Home Minister also credited Nitish Kumar with ending what he described as the era of “jungle raj” in the state. He said Kumar accelerated development and played a crucial role in transforming Bihar’s governance and infrastructure.

Shah further noted that despite such a long political career, there has not been “a single stain” on Kumar’s record.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh also reacted to Kumar’s Rajya Sabha nomination, saying it was his personal decision to enter the Upper House. Singh added that whichever government is formed in Bihar will continue under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

However, the development has triggered sharp reactions from opposition parties. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav accused the BJP of putting Nitish Kumar under “mental pressure”.

Meanwhile, the Congress claimed that Kumar had been offered the position of deputy chief minister for his son Nishant Kumar as part of political negotiations.

The political developments have intensified speculation about the future leadership structure in Bihar as parties prepare for a possible transition in the coming weeks.

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