In a sudden and unexpected turn of events, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is most likely to file nomination for Rajya Sabha, leaving Bihar to brace for a new chief minister, either from JD(U) or from the BJP. Sources indicate that there would be a BJP chief minister. As the Rajya Sabha term for outgoing MPs ends in April, Nitish Kumar may well take time to resign as CM. Describing the turn of events, an NDA leader said: “There had been initial discussion of Nishant Kumar being sent to Rajya Sabha. While these discussions were on, BJP Central leadership reportedly advised Nitish Kumar to go to Rajya Sabha and nominate a successor of his choice.

Source: Indian Express March 04, 2026 17:40 UTC