Nitish Kumar Set To Move To Rajya Sabha, Bihar Likely To Get New Chief Minister Next Week

Bihar is expected to see a major political change next week as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar prepares to move to the Rajya Sabha. He is scheduled to travel to Delhi and take oath as a member of the Upper House on April 10, marking a shift in his political role.

According to sources, this move will pave the way for a new chief minister in the state. After taking the oath, Nitish Kumar is likely to return to Patna the same day to begin the transition process.

Timeline of the Power Transition

The change in leadership is expected to happen quickly over the next few days. A Bihar Cabinet meeting has been planned for April 13, where discussions about his successor are likely to take place.

Nitish Kumar may submit his resignation as chief minister on April 14. On the same day, meetings of alliance partners and the NDA legislative party are expected to be held to finalise the next leader.

If everything goes as planned, Bihar could get its new chief minister on April 15, with the swearing-in ceremony likely to be held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

Speculation Around Family Role

Amid the transition, there is growing speculation about the possible role of Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, who recently joined the Janata Dal (United). Reports suggest he could be given a position in the new government, possibly as deputy chief minister.
However, no official confirmation has been made yet regarding his role.

Who Could Be the Next Bihar Chief Minister?

With Nitish Kumar stepping aside, attention has shifted to potential candidates for the top post. The next government is expected to be led by the BJP, which is the largest party in the Bihar Assembly.

Several BJP leaders are being seen as strong contenders:

Samrat Choudhary

Currently serving as deputy chief minister, Samrat Choudhary is considered a leading candidate. He represents the Tarapur constituency and secured a strong victory in the last election.

Nityanand Rai

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and MP from Ujiarpur, Nityanand Rai is another prominent name being discussed.

Vijay Kumar Sinha

Also a deputy chief minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha has been a long-time MLA from Lakhisarai and holds significant experience in state politics.

Sanjeev Chaurasiya

An MLA from Digha, he gained attention after winning with a large margin in the recent elections.

Nitish Mishra

Representing Jhanjharpur in Madhubani, Nitish Mishra is another strong contender with a solid electoral record.

Other Names in Discussion

Leaders like Dilip Jaiswal, Ram Kripal Yadav, and Janak Ram are also being considered as possible candidates for the chief minister's post.

Political Shift in Bihar

If Nitish Kumar steps down, it will mark the end of a long political era in Bihar, where he has been one of the most dominant leaders for years. The transition could also signal a shift in power towards the BJP within the alliance.

This change may reshape the political dynamics of the state ahead of future elections.