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Nitish Kumar to Resign from Bihar Legislative Council Tomorrow, Says JD(U) Leader

JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh stated that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will tender his resignation from the Bihar Legislative Council on Monday. This comes just days after Kumar was unanimously elected as the president of the Janata Dal (United) party. Earlier in March, the veteran leader had also filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, expressing a desire to serve in Parliament. His political career is marked by frequent alliance shifts, yet he remains a dominant figure, currently serving an unprecedented tenth term as Chief Minister.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar to Resign from Bihar Legislative Council

  • Nitish Kumar to resign as MLC
  • Recently elected JD(U) president unopposed
  • Filed nomination for Rajya Sabha earlier
  • A history of political alliance shifts
  • Fifth-term CM with record tenure
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Nitish Kumar to resign from Bihar Legislative Council tomorrow; says JD(U) leader

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will resign from the Legislative Council, says JD(U) leader. Details on his recent party presidency and political shifts.

"Yes, he is doing so. Everyone wanted the same (that he should not resign from the CM post), but he did not agree... - Anant Kumar Singh"

Patna, March 30

JD MLA Anant Kumar Singh on Sunday said that the party president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will tender his resignation from the post of MLC on Monday.

Speaking to reporters, Singh said that while the party members were reeling, the CM made the decision to resign from the Bihar Legislative Council.

"Yes, he is doing so. Everyone wanted the same (that he should not resign from the CM post), but he did not agree...," he said.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was, on Tuesday, unanimously elected as President of the Janata Dal (United) after no other candidate filed a nomination for the post.

The announcement was made in the national capital by JD(U) leader Anil Hegde during a press conference, who outlined the election process. He stated that the last date for filing nominations was March 22, scrutiny was conducted on March 23, and the deadline for withdrawal of nominations was today at 11 am. With only Nitish Kumar's nomination in contention, he was declared elected unopposed.

However, earlier on March 5, Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, extending "full support" to the new Cabinet.

The 75-year-old penned a heartfelt message announcing his decision. He expressed his longing desire to be a member of both houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as the Houses of Parliament. He asserted his commitment to building a "developed Bihar" and extended his "cooperation and guidance" to the new government.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) welcomed Kumar's decision and lauded his return to the parliamentary democracy.

Nitish Kumar's political career is a masterclass in coalition manoeuvring, marked by a series of high-stakes ideological shifts. Beginning his journey as an MLA in 1985 and later serving as a Union Minister under the Vajpayee government, he first ascended to the Bihar Chief Minister's office in 2005 as a pillar of the NDA.

Since 2013, however, his tenure has been defined by a "revolving door" of alliances, alternating between the BJP and the Mahagathbandhan (RJD and Congress) in 2013, 2017, 2022, and 2024. Despite these frequent realignments, his political survival remains unparalleled; most recently, he secured a fifth electoral landslide in 2025, taking the oath as Chief Minister for a record-breaking tenth time.

Kumar's return to the national arena could also pave the way for the BJP to have a greater say in the government in Bihar and perhaps even stake a claim to the CM's chair. (ANI)

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an observer of Indian politics, his career is fascinating. Ten times as CM! But reading his "heartfelt message," one has to wonder about the timing. Is this a strategic retreat to the Rajya Sabha to make way for a BJP CM in Bihar? The NDA's welcome suggests so.
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Priyanka N
Honestly, enough is enough. We are tired of this 'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram' politics in Bihar. Development gets sidelined every time there's a new alliance or resignation. Hope the next leadership, whoever it is, focuses on jobs and infrastructure for real.
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Aman W
Respect for Nitish Kumar's long service. He brought some stability and law & order earlier. But his recent years have been confusing for the public. Maybe moving to national politics is a good step. Wishing him well for his Rajya Sabha term.
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Karthik V
The article says it could pave the way for BJP to claim CM chair. If that happens, will it mean more central funds and projects for Bihar? That could be a positive. But the transition needs to be smooth. Jai Bihar!
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Meera T
His letter says he wants to be part of both houses. It sounds like a personal political ambition being fulfilled. I just hope his "cooperation and guidance" to the new government translates into tangible benefits for women, students, and farmers in the state.

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