Nitish Kumar Resigns as Chief Minister of Bihar After Two Decades
10-Time Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Resigns, Successor May Take Oath Tomorrow
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Nitish Kumar, who has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar for nearly two decades, has resigned to take up a position in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament. His resignation marks a significant political shift in Bihar, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expected to form the next government, and a new chief minister likely to be sworn in tomorrow.
- 01Nitish Kumar resigns after nearly 20 years as Chief Minister of Bihar.
- 02He is transitioning to a role in the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of Parliament.
- 03The BJP is anticipated to form the next government in Bihar.
- 04Kumar expressed his commitment to support the new government.
- 05His tenure is noted for promoting development across various sectors.
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Nitish Kumar has officially resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, a position he has held for 10 terms over nearly two decades. He submitted his resignation to Governor Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain at Lok Bhavan after dissolving his cabinet. Kumar's resignation is a significant political event, as he moves to the Rajya Sabha, having been sworn in as a Member of Parliament just last week. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form the next government, with speculation surrounding his successor, who is expected to take the oath of office tomorrow. In his farewell address, Kumar highlighted his administration's commitment to development across all societal segments and expressed confidence in the state's future progress. He assured his full cooperation to the incoming government, emphasizing that Bihar will continue to advance.
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Kumar's resignation could lead to shifts in governance and policy direction in Bihar, impacting various sectors and development projects.
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