Nitish era ends in Bihar, Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member, know when will the new Chief Minister be crowned?

News India Live, Digital Desk: A historic chapter is going to close today in the politics of Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who commanded Bihar for two decades, has now started a new innings of national politics. After taking oath as Rajya Sabha member in Delhi on April 10, 2026, now all eyes are on Patna. Raj Bhavan Resting on. According to sources, Nitish Kumar can address the NDA legislature party meeting today (April 13) and submit his resignation after that. It is believed that Bihar may get its first ‘full-time’ BJP Chief Minister on April 15 or 16.

Nitish Kumar’s new journey: Entry into Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of membership of the Upper House to Nitish Kumar. Working President of JDU with him on this occasion Sanjay Jha And many senior BJP leaders were present. With Nitish Kumar going to Rajya Sabha, his tenure as Chief Minister of Bihar which has been going on for almost 20 years is about to end. He had already made it clear that he would now play an active role in central politics.

Sanjay Jha and Nitish’s meeting: What is the secret of ‘Parchi’?

The round of meetings between Sanjay Jha and Nitish Kumar has given further fuel to the speculations. There is talk that Nitish Kumar has approved the name of his successor and has handed over a ‘secret slip’ to the BJP high command. However, top BJP leaders are still debating whether the command of the state should be handed over to a backward or extremely backward (EBC) face or an experienced upper caste leader. Sanjay Jha’s role in this entire process is being seen as ‘kingmaker’ and coordinator.

Lok Bhavan or Raj Bhavan? Preparation for swearing in

According to reports, the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister and Cabinet will be grand. Earlier there was talk of it being held at Gandhi Maidan, but for security and convenience reasons it can be organized at Raj Bhawan or the newly constructed government complex. A senior BJP leader has indicated that the name of the new Chief Minister will be officially announced after Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 and the swearing-in ceremony may be held on April 15 or 16.

BJP’s first Chief Minister: Who is ahead in the race?

This will be the first time in the history of Bihar that a BJP leader will hold the post of Chief Minister. Current Deputy Chief Minister in the race Samrat Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha And the names of some Union Ministers active in Delhi are floating. The alliance partners (LJP-R, HAM) have also made it clear that they will support the name decided by BJP.

Possibility of major changes in the cabinet

In the new government, not only the Chief Minister will change, but a major reshuffle is also expected in the faces of the cabinet. Sources say that Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar may also get a place in the new Council of Ministers. Changes can also be made in the portfolios of most of the current ministers so that the vision of ‘New Bihar’ can be strengthened.