Speculation is high in Bihar as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might transition to the Rajya Sabha of the Parliament. Today, March 5, 2026, marks the final day for filing nominations for the biennial elections to the upper house. Sources from the Janata Dal (United) indicate that the veteran leader’s nomination papers were prepared on Wednesday, potentially paving the way for a major leadership change in the state. This move comes after the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for five vacant seats from Bihar.
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Key Dates for Rajya Sabha Elections in Bihar
- Last Date for Nominations: March 5, 2026
- Scrutiny of Nominations: March 6, 2026
- Last Date for Withdrawal: March 9, 2026
- Polling and Counting Date: March 16, 2026
The Election Commission has confirmed that five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar are up for election as current terms expire in April. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit Patna today to oversee the nomination filings and discuss the potential leadership transition with alliance partners. The JD-U leadership has maintained that any final decision regarding the move rests solely with Nitish Kumar himself.
Possible Leadership Change and Nishant Kumar’s Entry
If Nitish Kumar resigns from the post of Chief Minister to move to Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to claim the top post in Bihar. Sources suggest the next Chief Minister could be from the Backward Class category within the BJP. Additionally, Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, is speculated to make his formal political debut by joining the JD-U today at 11:00 AM. While some BJP ministers have dismissed the reports as rumors, the political atmosphere in Patna remains focused on the nomination deadline ending this afternoon.
