Nitish Kumar filed his Rajya Sabha nomination at the Bihar Legislative Assembly in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, signalling his decision to step down as Chief Minister after 21 years in office. Soon after submitting his papers, Kumar accompanied Shah to the State Guest House for a key meeting on the formation of a new government in Bihar.
The development marks a major political transition, effectively drawing the curtain on the Nitish Kumar era in state politics as he prepares to shift to a national role. Sources suggest the BJP is weighing multiple options for the top post, with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary emerging as a leading contender.
