Bihar CM Nitish Kumar may step down, likely to go to Rajya Sabha; son Nishant Kumar likely to become Deputy CM

Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, is facing speculation about his resignation and potential move to the Rajya Sabha. He is meeting with top JD-U leaders, including Sanjay Kumar Jha and Lalan Singh, as political activity intensifies in Patna ahead of the deadline for withdrawing names for the five vacant Rajya Sabha seats. The last day for withdrawal is Thursday (March 5, 2026). Nishant Kumar, son of Kumar, is expected to enter active politics soon, with some JD-U leaders advocating for his entry into the political arena. The upcoming elections will determine who fills these vacant seats, with the NDA needing three more MLAs and the RJD needing six.