Nitish Kumar Resigns: BJP Likely to Lead Bihar, Top CM Contenders Emerge

• Nitish Kumar resigned from the state legislative council, weeks after his election to the Rajya Sabha.
• He steps down after a record 10th term as Bihar Chief Minister, four months after the NDA's Assembly polls victory.
• Speculation suggests the next Bihar CM will be from BJP, the single largest party with 89 seats.
• Potential BJP CM candidates include Samrat Choudhary, Nityanand Rai, and Sanjeev Chaurasia.
• Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar is rumored for Deputy CM; other contenders include Janak Ram, Dilip Jaiswal, Gayatri Devi, Nitish Mishra, and Mangal Pandey.

Key Questions Answered

How might Nitish Kumar's move to Rajya Sabha reshape Bihar's political landscape long-term?

Nitish Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha signals a significant shift, potentially leading to Nishant Kumar's entry into state politics and raising questions about Bihar's next Chief Minister{

What are the potential implications of a BJP Chief Minister for Bihar's governance and development priorities?

A BJP Chief Minister for Bihar could accelerate development, continuing the pace set in recent years. The new government aims to further boost the state's development.

Beyond the listed contenders, what other factors could influence the selection of Bihar's next Chief Minister?

Beyond listed contenders, JDU's consent and the inclusion of allies like LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM, and RLM are crucial factors.