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07/03/2026

Nitish Kumar Set for Rajya Sabha Nomination, Political Changes Expected

Updated 1 day ago: Nitish Kumar's age was added as 75, details about his long tenure as chief minister were included, his resignation was linked to recent assembly elections where his party won 202 out of 243 seats, concerns about his health were mentioned, and additional context about Bihar's voter demographics and economic challenges was provided.

Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, has announced his decision to resign from his position to become a member of the federal parliament. Kumar, 75, has served as chief minister for most of the last two decades and will vacate the post for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to potentially assume leadership in the state. His resignation follows the recent assembly elections where his party, Janata Dal (United), won 202 out of 243 seats. Kumar's health has raised concerns among party members, and his departure marks a significant shift in Bihar's political landscape. The BJP is expected to nominate a new chief minister soon, while Kumar's influence in state politics has been notable for decades. Bihar, with over 74 million voters, remains one of India's poorest states, facing challenges of migration and economic development.

Published 2 days ago • 04 Mar 2026, 05:51 PM IST

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