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Nitish Kumar Takes Oath as Rajya Sabha MP, PM Modi Lauds His Bihar Legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended hearty congratulations to Nitish Kumar as he took oath as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament. PM Modi praised Kumar as one of the nation's most experienced leaders, recognizing his commitment to good governance and indelible contribution to Bihar's development. Kumar's move to the upper house fulfills his long-stated desire to serve in every legislative house in India and marks a significant structural shift in Bihar's power dynamics. His resignation from the Bihar Legislative Council effectively hands the reins of the state government to the BJP ahead of future elections.

Key Points: PM Modi Congratulates Nitish Kumar on Rajya Sabha Oath

  • Nitish Kumar sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP
  • PM Modi praises his governance & Bihar development
  • Move marks shift in Bihar's power dynamics
  • Kumar fulfills goal of serving in all legislative houses
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"Made indelible contribution to development of Bihar": PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar for taking oath as Rajya Sabha MP

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar on his Rajya Sabha oath, praising his indelible contribution to Bihar's development and long political experience.

"He has made an indelible contribution to the development of Bihar. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Nitish Kumar on the occasion of his taking oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.

The Prime Minister remarked that Nitish Kumar is one of the nation's most experienced leaders whose commitment to good governance and indelible contribution to Bihar's development are widely recognised.

The PM noted that it is a pleasure to see him return to Parliament, affirming that his extensive experience as a veteran legislator and former Union Minister will significantly enhance the dignity of the House.

"Nitish Kumar is one of the most experienced leaders in the country. His commitment to good governance has been appreciated everywhere. He has made an indelible contribution to the development of Bihar. It will be a great pleasure to see him in Parliament once again. He has also served for many years as a Member of Parliament and Union Minister. I am fully confident that his long political experience will further enhance the dignity of Parliament. Heartiest congratulations to him on taking oath as a Rajya Sabha MP, and heaps of best wishes for his upcoming term," PM Modi posted on X.

Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP today. 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).

Kumar resigned from his membership of the Bihar Legislative Council following his election to the upper house of Parliament. Janata Dal (United). MLC Sanjay Gandhi submitted the Bihar CM's resignation to council chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh.

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.

A high-level meeting of Bihar BJP leaders is also taking place in Delhi today to finalise the roadmap for the new state leadership.

Nitish Kumar was elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16, along with four other candidates from Bihar fielded by the NDA. After this, Kumar was elected as JD(U) president unopposed after no other candidate filed a nomination for the post.

Nitish Kumar is Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister. Beginning his political journey as an MLA in 1985 and later serving as a Union Minister under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, Nitish Kumar first became Bihar Chief Minister in 2005. He is among the most experienced and senior political leaders in the country.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I respect his long service, I have to respectfully disagree with the PM's assessment of "indelible contribution." Bihar still ranks low on many development indices. His frequent political switches have also created a lot of uncertainty for governance. Hope the new leadership focuses more on ground realities.
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Aman W
Completing the set! From Vidhan Sabha to Rajya Sabha, he has now served in every house. That's quite a political journey. His administrative experience will definitely add value to parliamentary debates. All the best, Nitish ji!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this smooth transition. The BJP now gets a firmer hold on Bihar's government. PM Modi's gracious message shows strong alliance management. The focus should now be on who takes Bihar forward with a clear vision for youth and jobs.
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Karthik V
The real story is the structural shift in Bihar politics. The BJP is now clearly in the driver's seat. Nitish Kumar's legacy is complex – he brought stability but also became known for 'palti' (switching sides). Let's see what this means for the 2025 state elections.
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Meera T
As someone from Bihar, I have mixed feelings. His initial years did bring positive change, especially for women's safety. But the last few years felt like politics overshadowed development. Hoping the new arrangement brings fresh energy and less drama to Patna. 🤞

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