Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Announces Rajya Sabha Nomination, Thanks Voters in Emotional Note
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections , sharing an emotional message for the people of Bihar ahead of filing his nomination. The announcement comes just months after he took oath for a record tenth term as the state’s Chief Minister, making the political development one of the most significant shifts in Bihar politics in recent months.
His decision to move to the Rajya Sabha has also sparked intense speculation about who could replace him as Bihar’s next Chief Minister if he steps down from the post.
“For more than two decades, you have consistently placed your trust and support in me, and it is on the strength of that trust that we have served Bihar and all of you with complete dedication,” he said.
Nitish Kumar has been a central figure in Bihar politics for more than two decades and has served multiple terms as Chief Minister, most recently taking oath for his tenth term earlier this year.
“From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, I have harboured a desire to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as both Houses of Parliament. In keeping with that aspiration, I seek to become a Member of the Rajya Sabha in the elections taking place this time,” he said.
If elected, the move will mark another milestone in the senior politician’s long career in public life.
“I wish to assure you with complete honesty that my bond with you will endure in the future as well, and my resolve to work alongside you to build a developed Bihar will remain steadfast,” he said.
He further added that the new government formed in the state would continue to receive his full support and guidance.
The development has triggered strong political buzz in Bihar, with discussions already underway about the state’s future leadership if the Chief Minister transitions to Parliament.
His decision to move to the Rajya Sabha has also sparked intense speculation about who could replace him as Bihar’s next Chief Minister if he steps down from the post.
Nitish Kumar Thanks Bihar Voters for Decades of Support
In a message posted in Hindi on X ahead of his Rajya Sabha nomination, Nitish Kumar expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar for supporting him throughout his long political career . The veteran leader highlighted that public trust has been the foundation of his decades of service in the state.“For more than two decades, you have consistently placed your trust and support in me, and it is on the strength of that trust that we have served Bihar and all of you with complete dedication,” he said.
Nitish Kumar has been a central figure in Bihar politics for more than two decades and has served multiple terms as Chief Minister, most recently taking oath for his tenth term earlier this year.
A Long-Held Political Aspiration
Explaining the motivation behind his decision to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, Nitish Kumar said that serving in different legislative forums has always been part of his political journey.“From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, I have harboured a desire to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as both Houses of Parliament. In keeping with that aspiration, I seek to become a Member of the Rajya Sabha in the elections taking place this time,” he said.
If elected, the move will mark another milestone in the senior politician’s long career in public life.
Assures Continued Commitment to Bihar
Even as he prepares to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, Nitish Kumar sought to reassure his supporters that his commitment to Bihar will remain unchanged.“I wish to assure you with complete honesty that my bond with you will endure in the future as well, and my resolve to work alongside you to build a developed Bihar will remain steadfast,” he said.
He further added that the new government formed in the state would continue to receive his full support and guidance.
A Political Career Spanning Multiple Legislative Roles
Over the years, Nitish Kumar has served in several legislative bodies, including the Bihar Legislative Assembly, the Bihar Legislative Council, and the Lok Sabha. His potential entry into the Rajya Sabha would add yet another chapter to his long political career.The development has triggered strong political buzz in Bihar, with discussions already underway about the state’s future leadership if the Chief Minister transitions to Parliament.
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