On a day Bihar celebrated Holi, Patna on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) witnessed hectic political activity over reports that Janata Dal(U) leader Nitish Kumar would resign as Chief Minister and go to the Rajya Sabha.
Top BJP sources told The Hindu that Bihar would soon have a new Chief Minister.
“At a meeting of their party with JD(U) leaders held after the results of Assembly election in Bihar, a suggestion was made that a succession plan for the government be made within a year of the results. It was conveyed that a succession plan for the government needed to be in place factoring in the future of the JD(U),” a source said.
Nitish Kumar may step down as Bihar CM, move to Rajya Sabha; son Nishant could be Deputy CM
If Mr. Kumar relinquishes his post, the next Chief Minister would be from the BJP. Party sources said “he/she will be from the Backward Class”.
