A major political shift appears imminent in Bihar. Janata Dal (United) sources said on Wednesday that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could be elected to the Rajya Sabha. The big question is: who will take over as Chief Minister of Bihar after Nitish Kumar’s departure to the Rajya Sabha? Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a visit to Bihar on Thursday, where he is expected to make some major announcements.
Who Will Get The CM’s Seat?
Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that the Bihar Chief Minister could resign and file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha. Meanwhile, JD-U MLC Sanjay Gandhi said that it would be Nitish Kumar’s decision whether he wants to go to the Rajya Sabha. We held a meeting to strengthen the organization in view of the elections.
Nomination Preparations Complete
According to JD(U) sources, Nitish Kumar has completed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat. The party has prepared all the paperwork for Nitish’s nomination, and he will file his nomination tomorrow. There is also news that Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, could be appointed Deputy CM. Recently, news circulated about Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics, suggesting he could receive a significant responsibility.
Members’ Term Ends In April 2026
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) elections to be held in the next two years to fill 37 seats from 10 states, whose terms are set to expire in April 2026.
Seats Will Become Vacant
The terms of 37 members elected from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will expire in April, leaving vacant seats for new members to be elected.
When Will Voting Take Place?
A notification will be issued on February 26th to begin the election process. The last date for nominations is March 5, followed by scrutiny on March 6. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until March 9. Polling will take place on March 16, and votes will be counted at 5 pm that day.
