Veteran Bihar leader Nitish Kumar has announced that he will step down as Chief Minister to move to the Rajya Sabha, marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape. The decision comes after Kumar filed his nomination for the Upper House of Parliament, signalling his intention to transition from state-level leadership to a national role.

Kumar, one of Bihar’s most influential politicians, has served as Chief Minister a record ten times, dominating the state’s political scene for nearly two decades. His tenure has been associated with governance reforms, infrastructure development and social welfare programmes that reshaped administrative priorities in the state.

The move is expected to trigger a leadership transition within the ruling alliance in Bihar. Political observers say the shift could open the door for a new Chief Minister while also reshaping equations within the alliance partners in the state government.

Kumar stated that the next government would continue to receive his guidance and cooperation as he takes on a new role

in Parliament.

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