On a day Bihar celebrated Holi, Patna on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) witnessed hectic political activity over reports that Janata Dal(U) leader Nitish Kumar would resign as Chief Minister and go to the Rajya Sabha.
Top BJP sources told The Hindu that Bihar would soon have a new Chief Minister.
“At a meeting of their party with JD(U) leaders held after the results of Assembly election in Bihar, a suggestion was made that a succession plan for the government be made within a year of the results. It was conveyed that a succession plan for the government needed to be in place factoring in the future of the JD(U),” a source said.
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Nitish Kumar may step down as Bihar CM, move to Rajya Sabha; son Nishant could be Deputy CM
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar may resign to join Rajya Sabha, with son Nishant Kumar poised to become Deputy CM.
