Nitish Kumar Resigns as Legislative Council Position: Bihar To Get New CM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from the Legislative Council position. Earlier he filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha and now he become the member of the house. With this it has mark the transition in the state politics and also giving the signal to his state level politics to national level participation. He was also the Bihar’s longest-serving chief ministers and with this the State of Bihar will get the new Chief Minister too soon.

A Strategic Shift from State to National Politics

He had earlier expressed the desire he want to serve in both Houses of Parliament if get chance. With this move to the Rajya Sabha he fulfills that long-standing ambition of his career.

As the serving Bihar for over two decades as a CM and securing multiple electoral victories his transition suggests that,

• A gradual exit from active state politics
• The focus on to the national-level policymaking
• Also the shift in leadership dynamics in Bihar

Nitish Kumar’s Legacy in Bihar

Nitish Kumar tenure is has been associated with the improvements in infrastructure and governance. Also the focus on law and order reforms along with the  social welfare schemes.

He has credited the people of Bihar for their continued trust. His rule has changed the face of the state via various initiatives.

Nitish Kumar Entry Completes Four Legislature Career

As he became the member of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) he has achieved the new landmark.

Kumar has already served in,

• Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament)
• Bihar Legislative Assembly
• Bihar Legislative Council

However he has never been a member of the Rajya Sabha before but with this he will become small group of leaders who have served the all four bodies. He will stand with the personality like Lalu Prasad Yadav and the late Sushil Kumar Modi.

Question

Q. Who hold the record for the Longest Serving Chief Minister in India?

A. Naveen Patnaik

B. Pawan Kumar Chamling

C. Nitish Kumar

D. Jyoti Basu