Will BJP be the Chief Minister after Nitish’s resignation? Minister Vijay Chaudhary gave big hints, picture will be clear after April 12

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News India Live, Digital Desk: These days in the politics of Bihar, ‘Who is the Chief Minister?’ The question remains the biggest. Amidst the news of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar going to Rajya Sabha and his possible resignation, those considered closest to him Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary Has given a big statement. Vijay Chaudhary has clarified that Nitish Kumar will take oath as Rajya Sabha member in Delhi on 10 April 2026 and will resign from the post of Chief Minister soon thereafter.

‘BJP is a big party, its claim is natural’

There is a discussion in the political circles that after the removal of Nitish Kumar, this time the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be the Chief Minister of Bihar. On this, Vijay Choudhary said that since BJP is the largest party in the Assembly, it is a natural process for them to lead the new coalition government. He also made it clear that after the resignation of Nitish Kumar, all the constituent parties of NDA will sit together and unanimously elect the new leader.

‘Schedule’ of Nitish’s Delhi visit and resignation

According to Vijay Chaudhary, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is leaving for Delhi on Thursday (April 9). His full schedule is expected to be as follows:

10 April: Swearing in as Rajya Sabha member. There is also a big meeting of BJP Core Committee in Delhi on the same day.

12-13 April: Nitish Kumar’s return to Patna and possibly chairing his last cabinet meeting.

April 14 (Kharmas ends): With the end of Kharmas, Nitish Kumar can submit his resignation to the Governor.

Who will be the next Chief Minister? These names are ahead in the race

When Vijay Choudhary was asked a question about the names of the successors, he jokingly said, “Whoever’s name is being discussed in the media, they are all in the race.” Currently the most talked about giants are:

Samrat Chaudhary: He is considered to be the choice of the current Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister.

Nitin Nabin: National President of BJP and a powerful leader belonging to Patna.

Prem Kumar: Speaker of Bihar Assembly and experienced backward class face.

Opposition’s taunt: ‘BJP sidelined Nitish’

On one hand, there is murmuring in the ruling party, on the other hand, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has termed it as political exile in the name of ‘respectful farewell’ of Nitish Kumar. However, Vijay Chaudhary rejected these allegations and said that Nitish ji is voluntarily going into national politics and the NDA government in Bihar will complete its tenure with full strength. Formation of new government Akshaya Tritiya (20 April) It is expected to happen till.