State minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary confirmed the visit. He said Nitish Kumar will leave Patna on Thursday. He will take the Nitish Kumar Rajya Sabha Oath in Parliament the next day.

After the ceremony, Nitish Kumar may return to Bihar soon. Political talks about the next government in the state may start after his return.

Many leaders in the National Democratic Alliance are discussing the next step. They may soon decide the future leadership in Bihar.

If Nitish Kumar resigns as chief minister, the current cabinet will end. After that, a new government may form in the state.

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Nishant visited Baba Hariharnath Temple in Sonepur and offered prayers. He spoke to reporters after the visit. During the interaction, Nishant Kumar seeks blessings from the public and asked for their continued support.

He said Nitish Kumar worked for Bihar’s development for more than 20 years. According to him, these efforts improved roads, education, and basic facilities across the state.

Nishant also said people still respect his father for his long public service. He believes the development work will stay in people’s memories for many years.

His statement comes as political discussions grow in Bihar. Many leaders are talking about future leadership in the state. However, the party has not made any official announcement yet.

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Nitish Kumar will travel to New Delhi on April 9 for the ceremony. He will return to Patna on April 11. After his return, leaders of the National Democratic Alliance will hold meetings.

The NDA plans to discuss the formation of a new government in Bihar. Alliance leaders may first hold separate meetings. Later, they will meet together and select their legislative leader.

The chosen leader will claim to form the government. Sources say the new government may take shape after April 15.

Leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (United) are discussing the leadership structure. The chief minister may come from the BJP. JD(U) may receive the deputy chief minister post.

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During the interaction, Owaisi repeated that Rajya Sabha election khela ho gaya and added that people have already seen what happened during the Rajya Sabha voting. He said future political developments will become clear with time and refused to speculate about possible alliances in Bihar.

Owaisi also criticized Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal. He accused her government of failing to provide fair representation to Muslims in government jobs. According to him, Muslims form around 29% of the state’s population but hold only about 7% of government positions.

The AIMIM leader further claimed that many Muslim-majority areas face poverty and high school dropout rates. His remarks come as political debates intensify ahead of elections in West Bengal.

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Paswan criticized opposition leaders who called the move a political strategy before elections. He said the government already showed its commitment by introducing the bill in Parliament. According to him, the decision reflects a clear goal to empower women and give them a bigger role in governance.

He also remembered his father Ram Vilas Paswan and said he always supported women’s representation in politics. Paswan added that women form half of India’s population and must take part in decision-making.

He repeated that Women’s Reservation Not an Election Stunt, but a historic reform that will strengthen democracy and empower women across the country.

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Paras told reporters in Patna that he wants both factions of the Lok Janshakti Party to come together again. The split happened after the death of LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan, which led to a political dispute between Paras and his nephew Chirag Paswan.

The Pashupati Paras Chirag Paswan issue gained attention after a recent public event where Chirag touched his uncle’s feet and took blessings. Their brief interaction raised speculation that relations between them may be improving.

Paras also said he would feel happy if Chirag Paswan becomes the Chief Minister of Bihar someday.

Political observers say Paras’ remarks may signal a possible reunion between RLJP and LJP (Ram Vilas), though Chirag Paswan has not yet reacted publicly.

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Tejashwi is on a five-day visit to campaign for Left candidates and three RJD nominees who are contesting as part of the alliance. His speeches in English during campaign events have gone viral on social media.

While addressing rallies, he praised the development work of the Pinarayi Vijayan government and said Kerala has made major progress in health and education.

He also compared Kerala with Bihar and said the state has become a model in many sectors. His remarks triggered criticism from some political leaders in Bihar. As Tejashwi Yadav campaigns in Kerala, the move has sparked debate about opposition unity and political strategies ahead of future elections.

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The Nitish Kumar security increased move comes as the veteran leader prepares for a major political shift. He has recently been elected to the Rajya Sabha and may step down as Chief Minister in the coming weeks. Authorities decided to maintain strong security even after he leaves the post.

The Bihar Home Department said the decision was taken under the Bihar Special Security Act, 2000 after assessing potential threats. Officials have instructed police and security agencies to implement the upgraded cover immediately.

Z Plus security is one of the highest protection categories in India. It usually includes around 50–55 trained personnel, including NSG commandos and local police, who guard the leader around the clock.

With this decision, the government aims to ensure strong protection for Nitish Kumar during the upcoming political transition.

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The new team reflects social diversity in the state. The party included leaders from communities such as Yadav, Sahni, Manjhi, Brahmin and Muslims. Leaders like Surendra Yadav, Naval Kishor Singh, Hasmuddin Khan, Shatrughan Sahni, Arvind Sah, Vijay Kumar, Naresh Manjhi and Hemant Chaubey are part of the list.

Other leaders appointed as general secretaries include Brajendra Kumar Singh alias Munna Bhavani, Suresh Patel, Amit Sagar, Subodh Yadav, Ittefaq Alam, Sanjay Gautam and Samiullah Shamim.

Party leaders say Prashant Kishor Jan Suraaj appoints 15 general secretaries as part of a strategy to strengthen district-level organisation and prepare for upcoming political challenges in Bihar.

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Leaders of the Janata Dal (United) strongly criticized the statement. They said the comment insulted the people of Bihar and demanded that Tejashwi Yadav apologize for his words.

JDU state president Umesh Kushwaha also attacked Yadav’s family. He claimed that Tejashwi’s parents, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, were responsible for damaging Bihar’s economy when they ruled the state.

Tejashwi Yadav made the statement while campaigning in Kerala for candidates supported by his party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal, which is contesting a few assembly seats in alliance with the Left Democratic Front.

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