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Nitish Kumar and the Power Shift in Bihar

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Nitish Kumar and the Power Shift in Bihar

Nitish Kumar. That means a power shift is coming in Bihar.

It’s all moving fast.

He’s reportedly heading to Delhi today. Then the oath tomorrow, April 10th. Wait, the dates feel a little messy, doesn't it?

There’s a cabinet meeting set up from the 13th. All to talk about who’s next. His successor.

Kumar himself has been talking. He’s reportedly told some senior BJP leaders that this CM job just can’t sit empty.

He wants Samrat Choudhary to take over. Choudhary, the deputy, the BJP leader. That’s the preference he’s conveyed to the party higher up.

And this isn't just behind closed doors. It’s showing up in public too. During those public events, like the Samriddhi Yatra, Kumar has hinted. He’s suggesting Choudhary should be the future. The next leader.

End of an era, maybe? That’s what this move feels like. It’s just months after the NDA—the party that won the assembly polls with such a massive thumping victory—is watching this happen.

But here’s the sticking point. Still nothing official. No formal name announced for the successor yet. It’s all whispers and hints right now. Waiting for the official word.

Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board

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