Nitish Kumar resigns as MLC. Who are the frontrunners to succeed him as Bihar CM?
Nitish Kumar has resigned as MLC, sparking speculation about his successor as Bihar CM. Several candidates, including Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and Union Minister Nityanand Rai, are being considered for the post.
Nitish Kumar's resignation as MLC has started a strong discussion in Patna about his possible successor. The next Chief Minister is expected to come from the BJP. Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and Union Minister Nityanand Rai are top contenders. Chaudhary belongs to the Koeri community, while Rai is from the influential Yadav community. Other possible candidates include BJP MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia, Janak Ram, and former state minister Dilip Jaiswal. The final decision will be taken by the BJP leadership.
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