New Delhi: Senior leader Nitish Kumar took oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, indicating his imminent departure from the Bihar government and setting the stage for a new मुख्यमंत्री to take charge in the state.
The swearing in ceremony in New Delhi was attended by Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary, highlighting the significance of the transition underway. His move to the Upper House of Parliament marks a major shift in Bihar’s political landscape.
A day prior to the ceremony, Kumar had reached the national capital and confirmed his decision to step down from the मुख्यमंत्री’s post. He stated that after years of service in Bihar, he now intends to focus on his responsibilities at the national level. He expressed satisfaction with the work accomplished during his tenure and indicated that the transition would happen within a few days.
Kumar also made it clear that new leadership would soon be appointed in Bihar, both at the level of Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. This announcement has triggered speculation about the next leadership lineup, though no official names have been declared yet.
Widely regarded as Bihar’s longest serving Chief Minister, Kumar has had a long and influential political career. He began his journey as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in 1985 and later held key portfolios as a Union Minister in the government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He first assumed office as Bihar’s Chief Minister in 2005 and has since remained one of the most prominent and experienced figures in Indian politics.
His transition to a parliamentary role signals a new chapter, both for him and for Bihar’s governance.
