Nitish Kumar signals desire to join Rajya Sabha; Sparks political buzz in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed his desire to become a Rajya Sabha member, fueling speculation about a possible Delhi move. In a social media post, he thanked citizens for over two decades of support and reaffirmed his commitment to Bihar’s development.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 5 March 2026, 11:47 AM IST

Nitish Kumar Announces Plans for Rajya Sabha Membership

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed his desire to become a member of the Rajya Sabha this time. His statement has created a stir in political circles and raised questions about whether Nitish Kumar may soon travel to Delhi. The Chief Minister shared this information in a social media post and expressed his gratitude to his supporters.

Two Decades of Trust and Support

Nitish Kumar wrote in his post that for more than two decades, the public has consistently trusted and supported him. This trust and support has enabled him to serve the people of Bihar with utmost dedication. The Chief Minister said that due to the public's trust and support, Bihar has achieved new heights of development and respect.

पिछले दो दशक से भी अधिक समय से आपने अपना विश्वास एवं समर्थन मेरे साथ लगातार बनाए रखा है, तथा उसी के बल पर हमने बिहार की और आप सब लोगों की पूरी निष्ठा से सेवा की है। आपके विश्वास और समर्थन की ही ताकत थी कि बिहार आज विकास और सम्मान का नया आयाम प्रस्तुत कर रहा है। इसके लिए पूर्व में…

— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) March 5, 2026

Dream of Parliamentary Life

Nitish Kumar further stated that since the beginning of his parliamentary career, he had a desire to become a member of both houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as both houses of Parliament. Consequently, he wants to become a member of the Rajya Sabha in this election. He also assured that his relationship with the people will remain strong in the future and he will continue to work for the development of Bihar.

Promise of Support to New Government

In his post, the Chief Minister also stated that he is ready to provide full support and guidance to the new government that will be formed. He made it clear that his goals are the overall development of Bihar and the welfare of the people.

Political Discussions Increase in Political Circles

This statement by Nitish Kumar has created a new upheaval in Bihar politics. Political analysts say that discussions have intensified regarding the process of his election to the Rajya Sabha seat and the positions of parties. This also raises the possibility that if Nitish becomes a Rajya Sabha member, his influence in national politics could increase further.

Message to Public and Party

In his post, Nitish Kumar also conveyed to both the public and the party that the development of the people of Bihar and the state is paramount for him. He assured that his move will strengthen stability and development in the state's politics.

In this way, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has given a new twist to Bihar's politics by expressing his desire to become a Rajya Sabha member.