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Nitish Kumar Resigns, Ending Two-Decade Era as Bihar Chief Minister

Nitish Kumar has formally resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, bringing an end to his nearly two-decade-long tenure. He submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, who accepted it, officially closing the 'Nitish Era'. In a social media message, Kumar reflected on his administration's work in law and order, infrastructure, and empowerment initiatives for women, youth, and marginalized communities. He expressed confidence in Bihar's continued progress under a new roadmap and thanked the people and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar Resigns as Bihar CM, Ends 20-Year Era

  • Historic resignation after nearly 20 years
  • Focus shifts to national politics
  • Tenure highlighted law & order and development
  • Roadmap set for 2025-2030
  • Thanks PM Modi for central support
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Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, brings a curtain down on the two-decade 'Nitish Era'

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar Chief Minister, closing a nearly two-decade chapter. He reflects on his tenure and shifts focus to national politics.

"the NDA government was first formed under my leadership on November 24, 2005 - Nitish Kumar"

Patna, April 14

In a historic political development, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Tuesday, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly two decades.

Nitish Kumar, who recently became a member of the Rajya Sabha, has now shifted his focus toward national politics.

He visited the Raj Bhavan in Patna and formally submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, who accepted it, officially bringing the 'Nitish Era' in Bihar to a close.

In a detailed message shared on the social media platform X, Nitish Kumar reflected on his long tenure, recalling that the NDA government was first formed under his leadership on November 24, 2005.

He emphasised that since then, his administration had focused on strengthening law and order and ensuring inclusive development across all sections of society.

He highlighted progress across key sectors, including education, healthcare, road infrastructure, electricity, and agriculture.

Special emphasis, Nitish Kumar noted, was placed on the empowerment of women and youth, alongside targeted initiatives for backward classes, extremely backward classes, Dalits, and Mahadalits.

Looking ahead, Nitish Kumar spoke about the NDA government's ambitious roadmap for 2025-2030 under the '7 Nishchay-3' initiative.

He expressed confidence that the framework would accelerate Bihar's development and help the state emerge among the leading contributors to India's growth.

He also acknowledged the support of the Central government and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for continued cooperation in Bihar's development journey.

Nitish Kumar said that the decision to step down had already been made, and following the final Cabinet meeting earlier on Tuesday, he proceeded to the Raj Bhavan to formally tender his resignation.

He assured that the incoming state government would receive his full cooperation and guidance, expressing optimism that Bihar would continue to progress steadily in the coming years.

Concluding his message, Nitish Kumar expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Bihar and his colleagues for their support throughout his tenure.

His departure not only marks the end of a long political chapter but also signals the beginning of a new phase in Bihar's governance, while his influence is expected to continue shaping the state's future from the national stage.

- IANS

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Shreya B
While I appreciate the work done, especially for women's empowerment and roads, I feel the last few years lacked the same momentum. The frequent political switches were confusing for common people. Hope the next leadership provides stable governance.
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Vikram M
From 'Sushasan Babu' to this. His tenure had highs and lows, but Bihar is definitely not the same state it was in 2005. The focus on education and electricity in villages was notable. Curious to see who takes the mantle now.
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Aman W
Good move. Time for fresh ideas and younger leadership in Bihar. The '7 Nishchay' plans sound good on paper, but implementation is key. Hope the cooperation with the Centre continues for the state's development.
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Priya S
As a Bihari living outside the state, I've seen the perception change. People no longer associate Bihar only with crime and poverty. For that credit goes to Nitish Kumar's initial years. A respectful farewell to a stalwart.
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Karthik V
The focus on extremely backward classes and Mahadalits was a significant social justice move. However, job creation for the youth remained a big challenge. The new government must prioritize industries and private investment.

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