Nitish Kumar to resign as Bihar CM today, successor will take oath tomorrow

A major political transition is unfolding in Bihar today, as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar prepares to step down, bringing an end to his long and influential tenure as the state’s longest-serving leader. The move is set to pave the way for the formation of a new government led by the BJP, marking a historic shift in the state’s political landscape.

The day will be packed with key developments, beginning with Kumar’s final official engagements as Chief Minister and culminating in the formal process of government transition.

NITISH KUMAR'S SCHEDULE TODAY

• 10:30 am: Nitish Kumar to pay tribute at the statue of Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar.
• 11:00 am: Final Cabinet meeting at the Chief Secretariat.
• 3:00 pm: Visit Raj Bhavan to meet Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and submit his resignation.
• To attend the BJP Legislature Party meeting next at the state party office to elect its leader, in the presence of observer Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
• 4:00 pm: NDA Legislature Party meeting at the Bihar Assembly’s Central Hall to endorse the new Chief Minister.
• Formal claim to form government to be submitted to the Governor.
• The swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief Minister and Council of Ministers on April 15 at 11:00 am at the Raj Bhavan.

HISTORIC POLITICAL TRANSITION

The resignation of Nitish Kumar signals a turning point in Bihar politics. Despite leading the state for nearly two decades across multiple terms, Kumar recently initiated a transition after being elected to the Rajya Sabha.

His move to the Upper House of Parliament, coupled with his resignation as a Member of the Legislative Council, indicated a strategic shift away from state leadership.

Kumar’s decision comes just months after he was sworn in for a record term, making his exit both unexpected and politically significant.

His leadership has been central to the NDA’s success in Bihar, where he cultivated key social coalitions, particularly among backward caste groups.

The BJP, which has long been a dominant partner in the alliance, is now poised to lead the government in the state for the first time with its own chief minister.

The party has appointed senior leader and Lok Sabha MP Shivraj Singh Chouhan as central observer to oversee the selection of the legislature party leader, reflecting the importance of the transition.

WHO WILL LEAD BIHAR NEXT?

Speculation remains high over Nitish Kumar’s successor, with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary emerging as a frontrunner.

Other names, including Union Minister Nityanand Rai, have also been discussed in recent days, though the BJP leadership has kept its decision under wraps.

The transition is also notable in the context of recent political developments within Kumar’s family and party.

His son, Nishant Kumar, recently entered active politics by joining the JD(U), hinting at possible future shifts within the regional party.

As Bihar prepares for its first BJP-led government, today’s developments mark not just the end of an era under Nitish Kumar, but also the beginning of a new political chapter in the state.

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