Nitish Kumar is scheduled to chair his final cabinet meeting in Patna on April 8 before departing for New Delhi. He will arrive in the national capital on April 9 for a crucial JDU meeting where the political situation and government performance will be reviewed. This visit marks a significant shift as Kumar prepares to transition to a national role in the Rajya Sabha.
What is the timeline for Nitish Kumar resignation?
The Chief Minister is expected to take his oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10 in Delhi. During his stay, he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the leadership transition in Bihar. He is anticipated to return to Patna after April 12 and will likely resign from his current post on April 12 or 13. This move will clear the path for the National Democratic Alliance to form a new government in the state.
Who are the key players in the new Bihar government?
- Samrat Choudhary: The current Deputy CM and BJP leader is the frontrunner for the Chief Minister post.
- Nishant Kumar: There is strong speculation that Nitish Kumar’s son might be appointed as a Deputy Chief Minister.
- BJP Leadership: The alliance partner is expected to take the lead role in the new administration.
- Legislature Meeting: The NDA will hold a meeting of all its legislators on April 14 in Patna to finalize the names.
How will the succession process work?
JDU leaders have indicated that Nitish Kumar has expressed a preference for Samrat Choudhary to succeed him. The JDU working president Sanjay Jha confirmed that Kumar will resign from the legislative council by March 30 due to constitutional norms. The final modalities of the new cabinet and the distribution of portfolios will be discussed during the NDA meeting on April 14. While the JDU has shared these plans, the BJP official spokesperson stated that the final decision will be formally announced by the alliance at the appropriate time.
