A significant political transition is underway in Bihar as Nitish Kumar, the state’s longest-serving Chief Minister, begins stepping away from office following his oath as a Rajya Sabha member. Even before formally resigning, preparations for his exit have already begun, with his belongings being shifted out of the official Chief Minister’s residence at 1 Anne Marg in Patna.
According to sources, Kumar’s belongings are being moved to another government bungalow located on 7 Circular Road, a residence he has used on multiple occasions in the past. This includes periods such as 2014, when Jitan Ram Manjhi briefly took over as Chief Minister, as well as times when maintenance work was carried out at the official residence. While the relocation process has started, Kumar is expected to vacate 1 Anne Marg completely only after formally stepping down from his position.
The developments come just a day after Kumar was sworn in as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10, marking a symbolic end to an era in Bihar politics. At 75, he holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state, having shaped its political landscape over the past two decades.
Sources indicate that his resignation is likely to take place on April 14, coinciding with a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislative party, where his successor is expected to be elected. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has emerged as the frontrunner to take over the role, though a formal announcement is awaited.
Kumar had initiated this transition earlier by resigning as a member of the Bihar Legislative Council on March 30, following his election to the Rajya Sabha on March 16. His move to the Upper House signals a shift from state-level leadership to a national parliamentary role, closing a long chapter in Bihar’s governance while opening a new phase in his political journey.
