The formation of a new government in Bihar is set to begin shortly after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10, according to Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sanjay Saraogi.
Nitish Kumar, the state's longest-serving CM, will take the oath on April 10, following his election to the Rajya Sabha. After that, the central leadership of the BJP and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will elect the leader, with Nitish Kumar also being part of the process.
The ruling NDA commands a majority of 202 in the 243-member Bihar assembly, with the BJP holding 88 seats and Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United having 85 members.
Nitish Kumar's decision to enter the Rajya Sabha signals the end of an era in the heartland state, just months after winning a thumping majority in assembly polls along with the BJP.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha played down speculation about the race for the top post, stating that the decision will be taken when the time comes and the position falls vacant.
