Breaking: Nitish Kumar to Take RS Oath Tomorrow; Bihar Set for New BJP CM on April 15

A major political shift is underway in Bihar as Nitish Kumar prepares to take his oath as a Rajya Sabha member tomorrow at 12:15 PM. Following this, Nitish Kumar will resign from the Chief Minister’s post on April 14, ending a long tenure and paving the way for a new government. The political spotlight now turns to who will lead Bihar next. Reports suggest that BJP’s Samrat Chaudhary is the frontrunner to become the state’s next Chief Minister. Samrat Chaudhary, known for his grassroots work and organizational strength, has experience steering the party through complex political landscapes, including during the period when BJP and JDU parted ways. Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant, is expected to assume a significant role within the party, potentially as Deputy Chief Minister, strengthening JDU’s position in the coalition. Today, Nitish Kumar is traveling from Patna to Delhi, where he will meet with senior JDU leaders to finalize future party strategies and roles. With Kharmas ending on April 14, the resignation will be officially tendered, and the new government formation is scheduled for April 15. After more than two decades, Bihar will see a new Chief Minister from BJP, marking a historic change in the state’s political landscape.