Responding to speculation, Nitin Nabin said there is no dispute within the NDA over the Bihar New Chief Minister. He explained that the process will move forward according to the political schedule. Nitish Kumar will first take oath as a Rajya Sabha member, and then the next steps will follow.

Nabin added that the BJP respects coalition partners and follows alliance principles. He said whatever decision has been taken with Nitish Kumar will be implemented accordingly.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders will hold an important meeting in Delhi to discuss the situation. Reports suggest the meeting may help finalize the name of the Bihar New Chief Minister.

Several names are circulating in political discussions, and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is considered one of the leading contenders.

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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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Party officials completed the election process smoothly and confirmed his victory. Leaders will soon hand over the official certificate. This marks another term for Nitish Kumar JDU President, who has led the party for years.

Nitish Kumar now plans to move to national politics. He has secured a seat in the Rajya Sabha and is likely to take oath in April.

He also hinted at stepping down as Bihar Chief Minister soon. This move may lead to a new leadership decision in the state. NDA allies are expected to discuss and finalize the next chief minister.

The development signals a major shift in Bihar politics as Nitish Kumar prepares for a larger national role.

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Speaking in Patna, Paswan explained that talks on government formation are nearly complete. The NDA new CM decision will be announced soon, as only a formal declaration remains. He also made it clear that he is not in the race for the top post and will continue his role in the Union Cabinet.

Paswan added that the next Chief Minister is likely to come from the BJP, while the new government will benefit from the guidance of Nitish Kumar. He also praised Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary for his work.

The announcement is expected soon, which may end ongoing speculation about Bihar’s leadership.

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The missing MLAs included three from Congress and one from RJD. Their absence came at a crucial time when the opposition needed every vote to stay competitive in the tight contest for the fifth Rajya Sabha seat.

Leaders tried to contact the absent MLAs, but they remained unreachable throughout the day. This unexpected move reduced the alliance’s vote count and weakened its position against the NDA.

Meanwhile, the NDA maintained full attendance and cast all its votes. The absence of these MLAs ultimately tilted the balance in favor of the ruling alliance in the election.

The incident has triggered political tension, with questions rising over internal coordination and possible cross-voting within the opposition camp.

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The Rajya Sabha Elections in Bihar have become competitive because six candidates are contesting for five seats. In 2014, a similar situation occurred when voting was required. At that time, JD(U) candidates Pavan Verma and Ghulam Rasool Balyawi won after defeating independent challengers, while veteran leader Sharad Yadav was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.

This year, several MPs from Bihar will retire in April. Among them are Harivansh Narayan Singh, Ramnath Thakur, Prem Gupta, Amarendra Dhari Singh, and Upendra Kushwaha. Political parties have already announced their nominees for the upcoming contest.

Based on the current strength in the Bihar Assembly, four seats appear secure for the NDA alliance. However, the fifth seat remains uncertain and may depend on smaller parties and possible cross-voting by MLAs.

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The court accepted a petition filed by Singh’s lawyer. The plea requested permission for him to vote because he is an elected MLA and a voter in the assembly. After hearing the case, the court directed jail authorities to take him to the Bihar Assembly under tight police security so he can cast his vote.

Singh is currently lodged in Beur Jail in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case. Authorities will bring him to the assembly only for voting and return him to jail immediately after the process.

Bihar will vote for five Rajya Sabha seats on March 16. Political observers say every vote matters, especially in the contest for the fifth seat. Singh’s vote could strengthen the NDA’s chances in the election.

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Sharma said the NDA has strong numbers in the Bihar Assembly and does not face any difficulty in securing victory. Party leaders welcomed him at Patna Airport when he arrived to oversee preparations for the election.

Five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar will fall vacant on April 9. The NDA has fielded five candidates from its alliance partners, including BJP, JD(U), and RLJM.

The opposition alliance has also entered the contest by fielding an additional candidate. This move has made voting necessary for the seats instead of an uncontested election.

Political leaders now expect a close contest as parties work to secure support from independent and smaller party legislators before the vote.

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In the Bihar Rajya Sabha Elections 2026, the ruling NDA alliance has fielded five candidates, while the opposition has nominated one candidate from the RJD-led bloc. Political observers believe the contest for the fifth seat could become very close.

Based on the current strength in the Bihar Assembly, the NDA can comfortably win four seats. However, the alliance still needs support from a few more MLAs to secure the fifth seat. Because of this gap, cross-voting during the March 16 voting may play an important role in deciding the final outcome.

The opposition also hopes to gain extra votes from smaller parties and independent MLAs. Leaders from both camps have expressed confidence about victory. Vote counting will take place on the same day after polling ends.

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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination along with NDA candidates Nitin Nabin, Ramnath Thakur, Upendra Kushwaha and Shivesh Ram. Senior political leaders also attended the nomination event and showed strong support for the alliance candidates.

On the opposition side, the Rashtriya Janata Dal nominated sitting Rajya Sabha MP Amarendra Dhari Singh. Six candidates are now in the race for five seats, so voting will take place to decide the winners.

The Rajya Sabha election is required because the term of five MPs from Bihar will end on April 9. Political observers say the results may influence future leadership changes and the political balance in the state.

Voting for the Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for March 16 according to the official election schedule.

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