Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Resigns from Legislative Council Ahead of Rajya Sabha Entry, Signals Shift to National Politics


Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday resigned from the state Legislative Council, paving the way for his entry into the Rajya Sabha and marking a significant transition in his political career.


In a key political development, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stepped down as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) on March 30, in line with constitutional requirements following his recent election to the Rajya Sabha.

Kumar, who was elected to the Upper House on March 16, was required to vacate his seat in the state legislature within 14 days under the Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership Rules, 1950.

The resignation clears the way for his formal entry into Parliament, with reports indicating that he is likely to take oath as a Rajya Sabha MP in the coming days. The move is being seen as a major shift from state to national politics for the veteran leader.
Despite resigning from the Legislative Council, there is no immediate constitutional compulsion for Kumar to step down as Chief Minister. Party leaders have indicated that he can continue to hold the top post in Bihar even after becoming a member of the Rajya Sabha.

The development comes amid broader political changes in Bihar, with Kumar’s transition expected to influence the state’s power dynamics as well as the role of alliance partners in governance.
A prominent figure in Bihar politics for nearly two decades, Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha is being viewed as a significant moment that could reshape both state and national political equations.​