Patna: Bihar’s chief minister, Nitish Kumar, arrived in Delhi on Thursday, intensifying speculation about his political future amid reports he could soon move to the Rajya Sabha and step down from office.
Kumar, who left Patna earlier in the day, is expected to take the oath as a member of the upper house of parliament on Friday. Political observers say the development could signal an imminent shift in Bihar’s leadership, with rumours suggesting he may resign as chief minister as early as April 14.
The unfolding situation has stirred debate across the state, where Kumar has remained a central political figure for nearly two decades. Speculation is mounting that his departure could pave the way for a new government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), potentially reshaping the state’s power structure.
The reports have also triggered sharp reactions from opposition minister. Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, criticised Kumar in a post on X, accusing him of opportunism and frequent political realignments. In a pointed remark, she suggested he was now facing the consequences of his decisions, adding that his hold over Bihar politics could soon come to an end.
बन कर भीगी बिल्ली , चाचा चले गए आज दिल्ली ..
सही कहा गया है ” मौकापरस्ती और धोखा बिना भुगतान के पीछा नहीं छोड़ते” .. भुगतना पड़ गया ना चाचा जी .. ! .. एक – दो दिन में छिन जाएगी कुर्सी और टूट जाएगा नाता सियासत – ए – बिहार से , काश आप रह पाते बिना पलटीमार के ..!! pic.twitter.com/BexKchqVy2
— Rohini Acharya (@RohiniAcharya2) April 9, 2026
Separately, RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed alleged that the BJP had orchestrated a strategy to sideline Kumar, claiming the party had “settled old scores” and drawn him into a political trap.
Kumar’s visit to Delhi has also brought together several leaders from his party. Janata Dal (United)’s acting national president, Sanjay Jha, and senior minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary accompanied him, while Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, widely known as Lalan Singh, and minister Jama Khan were already in the capital.
According to reports, Kumar is likely to return to Patna on Saturday after the swearing-in ceremony. He is also expected to chair a cabinet meeting on April 13, a day before the date widely speculated for his resignation, a move that could mark a decisive moment in Bihar’s political trajectory.
