Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns from office

Kathmandu. Bihar Chief Minister and senior Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has resigned from his post. Kumar, who has held power in Bihar for a long time, submitted his resignation on Tuesday.

Following his resignation, he issued a statement on the social media platform X, thanking everyone who supported him during his tenure. He also pledged his 'full support and guidance' to the new government to be formed in Bihar.

This political development comes after Nitish Kumar was recently elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha from Bihar. He has already taken the oath as a Rajya Sabha member.

Nitish Kumar, who first became Chief Minister for only seven days in 2000, began his long and influential tenure in Bihar in November 2005. Due to the reforms he implemented during his 21-year rule, he was also known by the nickname 'Sushasan Babu' (Governance Man).

However, in recent years, he has faced criticism and questions regarding his ideological commitment due to frequent changes in political alliances.

With Nitish Kumar's resignation, the path is now open for the formation of a new government in Bihar, and interest has grown regarding what the upcoming political equation will look like.