Nitish Kumar Ponders Resignation and Rajya Sabha Move

22 UPDATES · 15 DAYS · 3 MAR 2026 — 17 MAR 2026

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Latest · 17 Mar 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated 641 development projects worth ₹1,151 crore, focusing on job creation and inclusive development.

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3Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s son Shrawan Kumar likely to join active politics soon: JD(U) leaders

4Mar

The Hindu

Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is considering resigning and potentially joining the Rajya Sabha, with his son Nishant Kumar expected to enter politics.

The Hindu

The BJP is planning to replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar's Chief Minister with a candidate from the Backward Class or Extremely Backward Class.

5Mar

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar announced his intention to join the Rajya Sabha, sparking speculation about the future of Bihar leadership and a potential woman Chief Minister.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar will conclude his record ten terms as Bihar's Chief Minister in March 2026 after a long political career marked by complex alliances and inclusive governance initiatives.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar's departure from Bihar's chief ministership allows the BJP to assume control, ending an era of political leadership defined by figures like Ram Manohar Lohia and Jayprakash Narayan.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar filed nomination papers for a Rajya Sabha seat, ending his 20-year tenure as Bihar's Chief Minister.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar's departure from politics ends the Janata Parivar alliance, allowing the Sangh Parivar to consolidate its power within the Hindutva universe.

6Mar

The Hindu

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha, disrupting the BJP's long-standing alliance and creating uncertainty about the future of Bihar politics.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) party leaders unanimously approved Nishant Kumar's membership and a state tour plan for him.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar's resignation from active politics marks the end of his half-century of social justice politics in Bihar and signals the BJP's growing influence in the state.

7Mar

The Hindu

Samrat Choudhary will meet Amit Shah in West Bengal to potentially strengthen his political standing ahead of Nitish Kumar's departure from Patna.

8Mar

The Hindu

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will formally join the JD(U) on March 8th.

The Hindu

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to contest for a Rajya Sabha seat has raised concerns about the potential for an ideological takeover of Bihar's politics.

10Mar

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar outlined a five-year vision for Bihar's development, emphasizing ongoing projects and seeking central government support for further progress.

12Mar

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundation for numerous projects in Bihar, emphasizing development achievements and addressing public concerns.

The Hindu

Tejashwi Yadav accuses the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government of failing to deliver on development promises in Bihar.

13Mar

The Hindu

Bihar's new NDA government will continue to operate under the guidance of Nitish Kumar, who will relinquish his position as chief minister.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election, signaling his imminent departure as Bihar's Chief Minister and hinting at Samrat Choudhary as his successor.

14Mar

The Hindu

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has been actively engaging with religious and community leaders in Bihar since joining the Janata Dal (United).

The Hindu

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar concluded his "Samriddhi Yatra" with the inauguration and foundation-laying of 716 development projects.

17Mar

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated 641 development projects worth ₹1,151 crore, focusing on job creation and inclusive development.

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