Nitish Kumar has resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, marking the end of his long and influential tenure as the state’s longest-serving leader. His exit signals a major political transition after nearly two decades at the forefront of Bihar’s governance.

Following his resignation, senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister, making it the first time the party has taken direct control of the state government.

Political sources suggest that Nitish Kumar is likely to shift focus to national politics, with a possible move to the Rajya Sabha. Despite stepping down, he is expected to continue playing a key role in shaping political developments within the state.

The leadership change has also sparked internal discussions within the Janata Dal (United) over future succession, with some party members informally projecting Nishant Kumar as a potential leader.