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Bihar CM Race Heats Up As Samrat Choudhary Meets Nitish Kumar

Amid intense speculation over Bihar's next Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna. Meanwhile, Janata Dal (United) workers have put up posters across the capital demanding that Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, be made the "future CM." This internal party demand comes as Nitish Kumar transitions to the Rajya Sabha, a move that effectively hands control of the state government to the BJP and marks a major shift in Bihar's political landscape. The situation highlights the significant power vacuum and internal disagreements within the JD(U) following Nitish's move to national politics.

Key Points: Next Bihar CM Speculation: Samrat Choudhary Meets Nitish Kumar

  • Deputy CM visits Nitish amid CM speculation
  • JD(U) workers demand Nitish's son as CM
  • Nitish Kumar's move to Rajya Sabha
  • Power shift to BJP in Bihar
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Amid speculation over next Chief Minister, Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary visits Nitish Kumar at Patna

Amid JD(U) infighting, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary visits Nitish Kumar as posters demand his son, Nishant Kumar, be made the next Chief Minister of Bihar.

"We need youth leader Nishant Kumar - JD(U) workers' poster"

Patna, April 12

Amid speculation over the next Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Sunday visited Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna, while the people of the state wait for an announcement over their new leader.

While no official announcement has been made, it is speculated that the next Chief Minister will be from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, disagreement has continued within the JD(U), ever since party workers protested Nitish Kumar's move to Rajya Sabha too. Certain members of the JD(U) have instead demanded Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar's son to take up the mantle.

On Sunday morning, Janata Dal (United) workers put up posters around Patna calling for Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, to be the "future CM of Bihar".

"Nitish sevaks, we do not need a bulldozer, nor riots-unrest in Bihar. We need loknayak, it is time for him to come out of the shadow, we need youth leader Nishant Kumar," read the poster in Hindi, while having pictures of multiple party leaders.

Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 10. His ways of manoeuvring alliance politics have been crucial for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) being in power in Bihar.

The move to the Rajya Sabha marks the fulfilment of Kumar's long-stated desire to serve in every legislative house in India (Bihar Assembly, Bihar Council, Lok Sabha, and finally, Rajya Sabha).

This transition effectively hands the reins of the Bihar government over to the BJP, marking a significant structural shift in the state's power dynamics ahead of future elections.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Honestly, as a Bihari, I'm tired of this constant speculation. Just give us a stable government that focuses on development, jobs, and education. Whether it's BJP or JD(U), we need work, not posters and palace intrigue. 🤷‍♀️
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Aman W
Samrat Choudhary visiting Nitish Kumar is a clear signal. The BJP is being respectful of the ally but is firmly in the driver's seat now. This structural shift was inevitable after Nitish ji's Rajya Sabha move. BJP's CM will be good for Bihar's alignment with central schemes.
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Priyanka N
The poster saying "we need a youth leader" has a point. Bihar needs fresh energy and ideas. But Nishant Kumar needs to prove himself to the public first, not just to party workers. Let's see if he has the vision beyond his father's legacy.
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Vikram M
Nitish Kumar achieving his personal goal of serving in every house is commendable. But at what cost to Bihar's stability? His manoeuvring has created this vacuum. The focus should have been on a smooth succession plan for the state.
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Michael C
Following this from abroad. The complexity of Indian state politics is fascinating. The mention of "bulldozer" and "riots" in the poster is a direct political message. Hope the transition is peaceful and for the benefit of the people.

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