Is BJP taking full control of Bihar after Nitish Kumar’s exit?
- Posted on April 10, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Is BJP taking full control of Bihar after Nitish Kumar’s exit?
After nearly two decades in power, Nitish Kumar has taken oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10, signalling a major shift in Bihar politics. But this is not just a routine move to Delhi. With Nitish Kumar expected to step down as Chief Minister, the focus has now shifted to who will take over Bihar and whether the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to take full control of the state. Is Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary the frontrunner? Will Nishant Kumar enter politics? And what does this transition mean for the future of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar?