Patna: In a significant political development, Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar and leader of Janata Dal (United), will take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha today—fueling speculation of major shifts in the state’s leadership.
Senior leaders and Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary have already reached New Delhi to attend the ceremony, signaling the importance of the occasion.
Nitish Kumar, who resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council on March 30 after being elected to the Rajya Sabha, is the longest-serving Chief Minister in Bihar and a veteran figure in Indian politics. His move to the Upper House has sparked strong indications of a possible reshuffle in the Union Cabinet.
Back in Bihar, political activity is intensifying. A crucial meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders is expected in Patna on April 13 to decide the next Chief Minister. Reports suggest that Nitish has backed Samrat Choudhary as his preferred successor, while discussions are also underway about appointing his son as Deputy Chief Minister.
Despite rumors of internal disagreements within the National Democratic Alliance, BJP state president Nitin Nabin has dismissed claims of any rift.
With Nitish Kumar moving to the national stage, Bihar could be on the brink of a major political transition.
