In a significant political development in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10. State Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary confirmed that Nitish Kumar will travel to New Delhi on April 9 for the oath-taking ceremony. Subsequently, he will resign as Chief Minister, paving the way for a new government in the state.
Following Nitish Kumar’s resignation, all constituent parties of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will convene to decide on the next Chief Minister and government structure. When questioned about potential candidates for the Chief Minister post, Chaudhary mentioned that any names circulating in the media would be considered, indicating ongoing speculation without any official decision yet.
A crucial meeting of the Janata Dal(United) is planned in Delhi on April 9, with senior leaders like Union Minister Lalan Singh and acting national president Sanjay Jha expected to attend. Discussions are anticipated to revolve around the power transition in Bihar, the selection of the new Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, and JD(U)’s role in the upcoming government.
Sources suggest that Nitish Kumar, also the national president of JD(U), will have a pivotal role in these discussions. It is reported that Nitish Kumar might meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his Delhi visit to discuss Bihar’s future political roadmap.
Nitish Kumar was elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16 and resigned from the Legislative Council on March 30. Speculations hint that after the conclusion of ‘Kharmas’ on April 14, the new government could be formed around April 15-16. There are talks that Bihar might witness a BJP Chief Minister for the first time.
Before heading to Delhi, Nitish Kumar oversaw a ceremony in Patna where he distributed appointment letters to 4,954 ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives). This event is viewed as one of his final official duties as Chief Minister. The upcoming days are expected to be crucial for Bihar politics, with changes in leadership, alliance dynamics, and governance priorities on the horizon.
