Confirmed: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar resigns April 8 or 9, moving to Rajya Sabha post his March 16 election and Legislative Council exit. This pivotal change sets off a chain reaction in state politics.
Enter Nishant Kumar, son of the veteran leader, who joined JD(U) on March 8. Welcomed by Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lalan and Sanjay Jha at headquarters, the graduate pledged party-building efforts. A top aide disclosed Saturday’s consensus: Nishant as Deputy CM after dad’s step-down.
JD(U) eyes another Deputy slot; BJP retains Home. MLA Hari Narayan Singh forecasts Nishant’s council membership next month, post Nitish’s Thursday nomination.
Bihar’s power corridors hum with anticipation. This family-led transition aims to preserve JD(U)’s clout within NDA, blending experience with new blood. Potential impacts on policy, alliances, and voter sentiment loom large as the date approaches.
In a landscape of frequent flips, Nitish’s maneuver reinforces his grip, positioning Nishant as heir apparent amid Bihar’s cutthroat politics.