Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP today; Bihar set for leadership change

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a Rajya Sabha member, marking a significant political shift in the state. His move to the Upper House is expected to pave the way for the formation of a new government, with the NDA likely to announce a new chief minister soon.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 10 April 2026, 8:38 AM IST

Nitish Kumar Set to Join Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member today on Friday. His entry into the Rajya Sabha is expected to mark a major shift in Bihar politics. He arrived in Delhi on Thursday, where JDU leaders welcomed him at the airport. He said, "I have come here to take the oath."

Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as a member of the Upper House in the chamber of Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. He is expected to step down as Chief Minister after becoming a Rajya Sabha member, paving the way for the formation of a new government in Bihar.

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New government will follow the 'Nitish model'

Bihar government minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said that the policies established under Nitish Kumar's leadership will continue to be followed. He said the new government will follow the "Nitish Model," which has guided the state's development over the past two decades.

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Already resigned

Nitish Kumar has already resigned from his membership in the state Legislative Council. He resigned from the council on March 30, after being elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16. Now, with his swearing-in, the political equations in Bihar are about to change completely.