As Nitish Kumar eyes Rajya Sabha seat, political buzz over change in Bihar leadership mounts
Nitish Kumar, the Bihar Chief Minister, announced his intention to join the Rajya Sabha in upcoming elections. The buzz surrounding the next Chief Minister is that it will be from the BJP, with speculation suggesting a woman may take on the role, a move considered strategic by party leadership. Nishant Kumar, son of Kumar, is expected to become Deputy Chief Minister and head the JD(U) party. He is joining the party today, and there are reports of a second Deputy CM being appointed as well. Security has been heightened in Patna ahead of nomination filings for five Rajya Sabha seats later today.
14 MAR 2026
— 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.
17 MAR 2026
— 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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