Nitish Kumar on Thursday confirmed his Rajya Sabha candidature, stating that he “seeks to move to the Upper House of Parliament". According to reports, the Bihar Chief Minister is set to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha today, nearly four months after being sworn in for a record 10th term as Bihar Chief Minister.
Clearing the air over his Rajya Sabha shift, the JDU supremo took to X to thank the people of Bihar for showing their trust in him and wrote, “From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, there has been a desire in my heart to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as both Houses of Parliament."
“In keeping with this aspiration, I seek to become a member of the Rajya Sabha in the elections being held this time," he added.
He further assured his support and cooperation in the formation of a new government in Bihar and promised to continue to work for the development of Bihar and its people.
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
With Nitish Kumar confirming his move to Rajya Sabha, an intense political activity is set to occur in the political ground of Patna as the buzz of Nitish Kumar’s successor intensifies.
Kumar may file his nomination papers at the state assembly today,news agency PTIreported, citing its sources.
BJP president Nitin Nabin will also file his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also expected to be present at the time of filing of the nomination papers.
As Nitish Kumar is set to move to the Rajya Sabha, the JDU held a series of late-night meetings, with senior leaders arriving at the residence of party leader Sanjay Jha well past midnight.
As Nitish Kumar confirms shifting to the Rajya Sabha, speculations are rife that a BJP leader is likely to take over the top post.
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