In the chamber of the Rajya Sabha chairman, C.P. Kumar’s induction into the Rajya Sabha is being seen as a key step in the anticipated political transition in Bihar. Tricky roleThe unexpected resignation of Sasmit Patra as leader of the Biju Janata Dal parliamentary party in the Rajya Sabha has raised eyebrows. Although the political secretary to Naveen Patnaik and the newly-elected member to the Rajya Sabha, Santrupt Misra, was initially seen as a frontrunner for the role, he has reportedly declined the responsibility. The war of words has led other senior Congress leaders to urge the CM hopefuls to show decorum.

Source: The Telegraph April 12, 2026 03:32 UTC