After years of pillion-riding, BJP readies to take the driving seat in Bihar
Nitish Kumar, the Bihar Chief Minister, filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha on March 5, 2026, sparking speculation about the future of Bihar politics and his party, the Janata Dal(U). The BJP faces challenges in replacing Kumar, as its previous strategy of springing a surprise candidate may not be effective without strong leadership. The BJP's long-standing alliance with the JD(U), built on caste arithmetic and social justice politics, has been disrupted by Kumar's departure, leaving the party with no clear frontrunner for the Chief Minister's position.
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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