Bihar CM Decision Likely on April 14 As BJP, NDA Leaders Convene Key Meeting
The political landscape in Bihar is bracing for a significant shift as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) prepares for a series of high-level meetings on Tuesday to finalize the state’s next Chief Minister. The move comes amid reports that Nitish Kumar may soon step down from the top post following his recent transition to national politics.
Patna, April 13: Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi on Monday said that a meeting of the BJP Legislature Party will be held at 3 PM on Tuesday at the party office to elect its leader, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending as the central observer. He added that an NDA meeting will follow at 4 PM in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, where the leader of the Legislature Party will be finalised.
"A meeting has been convened at 3 PM tomorrow at the BJP office for the selection of the leader of the BJP Legislature Party. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be present as the central observer. The NDA meeting has been called at 4 PM in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, in which the selection of the leader of the Legislature Party will take place,'' he told ANI. Meanwhile, political developments in Bihar have gained pace. Who Will Be the New CM of Bihar?.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to chair a Cabinet meeting on April 14, which is likely to be crucial. Sources said the meeting may clear several important proposals. They also indicated that this could be the last meeting of the current Council of Ministers.
According to sources, Nitish Kumar may step down after the Cabinet meeting. If this happens, Bihar could have a new Chief Minister as early as April 15. At the same time, Janata Dal (United) Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said that Nitish Kumar remains committed to the development of Bihar, even if he is not holding the post of Chief Minister. Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, Files Nomination Papers for Rajya Sabha Polls Amid Protests by JD(U) Workers (See Pics and Videos).
Jha said that the party fought the 2025-30 mandate under Nitish Kumar's leadership with the support of the NDA, and the new government would continue his policies. "As far as Bihar is concerned, we contested the 2025-30 election mandate under Nitish Kumar's leadership with the support of the NDA. The Prime Minister campaigned regularly, and the new government will continue Nitish Ji's policies and work under his guidance. Even if he is not Chief Minister, his focus remains on Bihar, travelling to Delhi only for Parliament sessions," he said. Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 10.
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