Many residents of Kalyan Bigha in Nalanda district, the ancestral village of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, expressed disappointment over his decision to shift to the Rajya Sabha. They had hoped he would continue leading the state as CM. Some villagers suggested that his son, Nishant Kumar, should carry on his political legacy.
Villagers praised Nitish Kumar for his role in Bihar’s development, crediting him with transforming the state. Ajay Patel, a resident, expressed sadness at the news, stating their desire for Nitish Kumar to stay in Bihar due to his significant impact on the state’s progress. He likened Nitish Kumar to ‘Ram’ and the villagers to his ‘Hanuman’, emphasizing their pride in his leadership.
Sujit, another villager, voiced disappointment and speculated that external factors might have influenced Nitish Kumar’s decision. He expressed support for Nishant Kumar as a potential Chief Minister but emphasized their reluctance to back the BJP. Sujit highlighted Nitish Kumar’s contributions to Bihar’s growth, urging for the continuation of his initiatives through his son or another suitable candidate.
Om Prakash, echoing similar sentiments, criticized the decision, expressing a preference for Nitish Kumar to remain as Chief Minister rather than moving to the Rajya Sabha. He highlighted the Chief Minister’s accomplishments in areas such as healthcare, education, and overall development, emphasizing the desire for his continued leadership in Bihar.
Nathu Paswan, another villager, shared the disappointment over Nitish Kumar’s transition, emphasizing his contributions to the village and the state. He expressed a wish for Nitish Kumar to continue as Chief Minister, reflecting the sentiments of many residents who valued his leadership.
While some residents believed the decision might have been Nitish Kumar’s own choice, they still expressed a preference for him to retain the Chief Minister’s position. They acknowledged the possibility of Nishant Kumar succeeding him but reiterated their desire for Nitish Kumar to continue leading Bihar.
