In a significant development in Bihar politics, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to step down from his post and move to the Rajya Sabha. If the move materialises, his son, Nishant Kumar, could be appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. JDU sources has also confirmed the move, as per ANI. Earlier, media reports had suggested that Nishant might make his political debut with a nomination to the Rajya Sabha. However, documents related to his candidature from the Janata Dal United have not yet been prepared.
With Nitish relinquishing the top post, the BJP is likely to name its candidate for the CM post. Several names, including Union Minister Nityanand Rai, have been making the rounds whom the saffron party could choose to helm the state.
After Chief Minister Nitish Kumar files his nomination for the Rajya Sabha and is elected unopposed on March 16 (if voting does not become necessary), he can still remain Chief Minister until April 9, as the current Rajya Sabha members’ term continues until that date. During this interim period, a meeting of the NDA legislative party will be held to decide who will be the new Chief Minister of Bihar.
Nitish to take final decision, says Vijay Kumar Chaudhary
On the report of Nitish Kumar relinquishing the CM post and moving the Rajya Sabha, senior JDU leader and Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the decision in this regard will be taken by Nitish himself. On Nishant making his political debut, Chaudhary said all JDU leaders were of the view that the former should get active in politics.
Senior JDU leader confirms Nishant’s entry in politics
Senior JDU leader and Bihar minister Shravan Kumar on Tuesday stated that the confirmation of Nishant Kumar entering politics has been made, and that the party will soon make a formal announcement.
Addressing the media, Kumar said, “On the occasion of Holi, I would like to share that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, whose name has been widely discussed across the state for some time, will soon step into active politics. This move will fulfill the long-standing desire of many young people who have been encouraging him to enter public life. I wish him a bright future.”
NDA’s impressive show in Bihar
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a commanding win in the Bihar Assembly elections, comfortably crossing the 200-seat mark in the state legislature. The alliance had projected Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as its leader during the campaign, and the strategy paid off with a sweeping mandate.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party in the state by winning 89 seats. Its key ally, the Janata Dal (United) (JDU), followed closely with 85 seats, strengthening the NDA’s hold on power.
Other partners within the alliance also contributed to the decisive outcome. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), led by Union Minister Chirag Paswan, secured 19 seats. The Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), headed by Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, won five seats. Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), led by Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha, claimed four seats.
