Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday reacted to the claims circulating on social media platforms of him potentially moving to the Rajya Sabha. Confirming his significant political shift, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, “I seek to become a member of the Rajya Sabha in the elections being held this time. I want to assure you with complete honesty that my relationship with you will continue in the future as well, and my resolve to work together with you to build a developed Bihar will remain steadfast. The new government that will be formed will have my full cooperation and guidance.” Kumar, who has been the CM since 2005, said the new government that will be formed in the state will have his full cooperation and guidance.
What is Nitish Kumar’s current plan?
Taking to X, Nitish Kumar wrote, “For more than two decades, you have consistently placed your trust and support in me, and it is on the strength of that trust that we have served Bihar and all of you with complete dedication. It was the power of your trust and support that has enabled Bihar today to present a new dimension of development and dignity. For this, I have expressed my gratitude to you many times in the past as well.”Read More: Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha Move confirmed? Likely to file nomination today; Samrat Choudhary and Nityanand Rai in race for next Bihar CM
Ending his tenure as Bihar’s longest-serving CM, Kumar added, “From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, there has been a desire in my heart to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as both Houses of Parliament. In keeping with this aspiration, I seek to become a member of the Rajya Sabha in the elections being held this time,” the post further read. “I want to assure you with complete honesty that my relationship with you will continue in the future as well, and my resolve to work together with you to build a developed Bihar will remain steadfast. The new government that will be formed will have my full cooperation and guidance,” the post mentioned.Meanwhile, JD(U) workers and supporters continue to protest outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s residence, against him going to the Rajya Sabha.पिछले दो दशक से भी अधिक समय से आपने अपना विश्वास एवं समर्थन मेरे साथ लगातार बनाए रखा है, तथा उसी के बल पर हमने बिहार की और आप सब लोगों की पूरी निष्ठा से सेवा की है। आपके विश्वास और समर्थन की ही ताकत थी कि बिहार आज विकास और सम्मान का नया आयाम प्रस्तुत कर रहा है। इसके लिए पूर्व में…
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) March 5, 2026
#WATCH | Patna | JD(U) workers and supporters continue to protest outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s residence, against him going to the Rajya Sabha. pic.twitter.com/q618xdhK9z
— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2026
At what time will Nitish Kumar file nomination?
Kumar is likely to file his nomination papers at the state assembly around 11 am. BJP president Nitin Nabin will also file his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls. It is reported thst Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to be present at the time of filing of the nomination papers. Five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar will go to the polls on March 16.Read More: How educated is Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar? Went to BIT Mesra to pursue…
Who will be the next Bihar CM?
With Kumar stepping down after leading the ruling NDA to a landslide victory in the 2025 assembly elections, a BJP leader is expected to take over the top post. If that happens, Bihar will get its first BJP chief minister — the only Hindi heartland state where the party has not held the office so far, as reported by news agency PTI. Five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar will go to the polls on March 16, and Thursday is the last day for filing nominations. Kumar’s election to the Upper House of Parliament is all but certain, as per the tally in the state legislature.Source link
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