BJP National President Nitin Nabin and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar have officially resigned from their positions in the Bihar State Legislature on Monday, March 30, 2026. This decision follows their election to the Rajya Sabha on March 16, 2026. Nitin Nabin, a five-time MLA from the Bankipur constituency, and Nitish Kumar, who served as a member of the Legislative Council, submitted their resignations on the final day of the constitutional deadline.
Why was the resignation mandatory for both leaders?
Under the Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership Rules, 1950, which falls under Articles 101 and 190 of the Constitution, a person cannot be a member of both Parliament and a State Legislature at the same time. Since both leaders were elected to the Rajya Sabha, they had a 14-day window to vacate their state seats. If they had not resigned by March 30, their seats in the Rajya Sabha would have automatically become vacant while their state memberships remained.
What caused the last minute delay in the resignation process?
Nitin Nabin was initially expected to submit his resignation on Sunday, March 29, but the plan was postponed due to an emergency travel requirement to Assam. Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar clarified that according to current rules, a member must be physically present to tender their resignation. This delay led to various political speculations within the NDA regarding the next Chief Minister face in Bihar before Nabin finally completed the formalities on Monday.
Key details of the legislative transition
| Leader Name | Former State Role | New National Role | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitin Nabin | MLA, Bankipur | Rajya Sabha MP | March 30, 2026 |
| Nitish Kumar | MLC, Bihar | Rajya Sabha MP | March 30, 2026 |
| Prem Kumar | Assembly Speaker | Accepted Resignations | March 30, 2026 |
Nitin Nabin expressed his gratitude to the people of Bankipur and promised to continue working for the development of Bihar from the Parliament. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar has now completed his journey of serving in all four legislative houses, including the MLA, MLC, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha roles. The move signals a major shift in the state’s political structure as the NDA prepares for new leadership roles in the Bihar assembly.
