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Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar and the longest-serving leader in the State’s history, is set to resign today, on April 14, 2026, after a remarkable 20-year tenure

Published - April 14, 2026 03:09 pm IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. | Photo Credit: PTI

Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] is poised to resign as the Chief Minister of Bihar on April 14, 2026, after an impressive tenure of 20 years.

Mr. Kumar holds the record for the longest tenure in the history of the Bihar government. After leading the NDA to a significant victory in the 2025 Assembly elections, he was sworn in as Chief Minister for the tenth time. On March 5, 2026, he made history by submitting his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, concluding his two-decade term.

Published - April 14, 2026 03:09 pm IST

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