Breaking: Nitish Kumar to Take Rajya Sabha Oath Tomorrow; Resigns as Bihar CM April 14

In a major political development from Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take the oath as a Rajya Sabha member tomorrow at 12:15 PM, marking his first entry into the Upper House. Sources reveal that after swearing in, he will resign from the post of Chief Minister, paving the way for a new government in the state. The resignation is expected on April 14, once the sacred period of Kharamas concludes. Nitish Kumar’s departure sets the stage for a historic change, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form the government in Bihar for the first time. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary is emerging as the frontrunner to assume the Chief Ministerial position, although other names from the JD(U) quota, including Nitish’s son Nishant Kumar, are also in consideration for deputy positions. Ahead of the transition, Nitish Kumar traveled to Delhi today, accompanied by senior party leaders, for his swearing-in ceremony. Reports indicate that he will return to Patna by tomorrow evening, and the final cabinet meeting could take place on April 13 to facilitate a smooth handover. NDA legislative party meetings are expected on April 14 to elect the new leader formally, followed by the swearing-in of the new Chief Minister on April 15. This political shift is significant for Bihar, signaling a new phase in governance and potentially altering the state’s political dynamics. Observers note that the BJP’s ascent to power will be closely watched, given the historical dominance of other parties in the region.

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