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Nitish Kumar to Serve Bihar from Rajya Sabha After Historic MLC Resignation

Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash stated that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will continue to work for Bihar's development from the Rajya Sabha. Kumar has resigned from his membership of the Bihar Legislative Council following his election to the Upper House. Legislative Council Chairman Awadhesh Narain Singh confirmed the acceptance of the resignation, calling it an emotional moment for the state. Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar expressed confidence that Kumar's focus would remain on Bihar's welfare despite the move.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar Resigns from Bihar Council, Moves to Rajya Sabha

  • Nitish Kumar resigns from Bihar MLC
  • To serve Bihar from Rajya Sabha
  • Resignation marks end of an era
  • Colleagues call it an emotional moment
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"Nitish Kumar will work for Bihar from Rajya Sabha": Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar resigns from the Legislative Council. Colleagues say he will continue to guide Bihar's development from the Rajya Sabha.

"He will go to the Rajya Sabha. He will work for Bihar from the Rajya Sabha. - Deepak Prakash"

Patna, March 30

Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash on Monday said Bihar's longest-serving Chief Minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar will continue to work for the state even as he transitions to the Rajya Sabha, asserting that his "guidance will remain available" for Bihar's development.

"He will go to the Rajya Sabha. He will work for Bihar from the Rajya Sabha. His guidance will continue to be available in the future as well..." Prakash said.

The remarks come after Nitish Kumar resigned from his membership of the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC), marking the end of a significant chapter in state politics. Kumar, the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar and chief of the Janata Dal (United), was recently elected to the Rajya Sabha, prompting his resignation from the state legislature.

Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, Awadhesh Narain Singh, confirmed that Kumar's resignation has been accepted and described the development as an emotional moment for the state. "I met the Chief Minister this morning as a courtesy visit. He has submitted his resignation... The seat will be declared vacant... Bihar is saddened by his departure... Today, Bihar is being counted among the developed states... The resignation has been accepted," he said.

Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar also stated that an official letter has been issued and a formal notification will follow. He expressed confidence that Kumar would continue to prioritise Bihar's welfare despite moving to the Upper House.

"This is a deeply emotional moment; we have worked together for a very long time. Although this parting evokes concern, I remain confident that his focus will remain centred on Bihar's welfare," he said, adding that their long-standing political association would endure.

Meanwhile, JD(U) MLC Sanjay Gandhi termed Kumar's resignation a routine procedural step. "It wasn't an emotional moment. The Chief Minister was feeling very comfortable. He follows the rules... We have been MLCs for 20 years," he said.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Honestly, I'm a bit worried. We've seen leaders go to Delhi and become distant from ground realities. I hope this doesn't mean less focus on Bihar's day-to-day issues like roads and electricity. The proof will be in the results.
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Aman W
End of an era in state politics. He was the MLC for 20 years! His guidance will be valuable, but the real test is whether his party can maintain the same momentum in Bihar without him being directly in the state assembly.
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Priyanka N
It's just a procedural step as Sanjay Gandhi said. Leaders move houses. What matters is work. If he can lobby for special category status or more investment for Bihar from the RS, then it's a positive shift.
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Vikram M
The Chairman said "Bihar is saddened" – that sums it up. He's been a constant figure. Hope his voice in Rajya Sabha is strong for issues like flood management and industrial policy for the state. Jai Bihar!
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Michael C
Interesting transition. From a governance perspective, having a senior leader like him in the Upper House could be beneficial for articulating Bihar's needs in national policy debates. The emotional reaction shows his connect.

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