Nitish Kumar: Veteran Bihar chief minister to step down for move to parliament Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of India’s eastern state of Bihar, has announced his intention to resign from his post to join the federal parliament. The 75-year-old leader, who has held the position for most of the past two decades, shared his decision in a post on X, stating that the new government in the state will have his full cooperation and guidance. His move marks the end of an era in Bihar politics, where he has been a dominant figure for years. Kumar’s decision comes after his Janata Dal (United) party and its allies, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), secured 202 out of 243 seats in the November state elections. This victory solidified his position as the leader of the ruling coalition, but his stepping down opens the door for a new chief minister, likely from his party or the BJP. Analysts suggest that Kumar’s departure could benefit the BJP, which has long struggled to form a government in Bihar on its own. If the BJP secures the top post, it would mark its first ever chief minister in the state. Kumar’s health has been cited as a reason for his decision, with party colleagues indicating that his deteriorating condition has made it difficult to continue in his role. However, he emphasized that his voters’ trust and support had enabled his government to serve the state with dedication. His resignation process may take time, as outgoing members of the Rajya Sabha (India’s upper house) will not vacate their seats until April. The transition to a new chief minister remains uncertain. While BJP national spokesperson RP Singh claimed the party’s parliamentary board will soon decide on a candidate, some leaders within Kumar’s party have expressed concerns.#rajya_sabha #nitish_kumar #bharatiya_janata_party #janata_dal_united #bihar
