In a significant political development, former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10, marking the beginning of a fresh phase in the state’s political landscape. The oath ceremony is being viewed as a crucial precursor to the formation of a new government in Bihar.
State minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary confirmed the development, stating that Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in will take place before other newly elected Members of Parliament from the state.
“This is an important first step before the induction of the new government. Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha oath will take place on April 10,” Chaudhary said.
When Will Other Bihar MPs Take Oath?
The remaining newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs from Bihar are scheduled to take oath on April 16 during a special session of Parliament. Among those expected to be sworn in are senior BJP leaders, including Nitin Naveen and Sivesh Kumar.
Additionally, Upendra Kushwaha, who heads the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), will also take oath on the same day. All ceremonies will be held in the Rajya Sabha chamber.
High-Level BJP Meeting in Delhi
Parallel to the parliamentary process, the Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing for key internal discussions in Delhi. Sources indicate that a high-level meeting led by Nitin Naveen will be held on April 10, bringing together central leadership and senior Bihar BJP figures.
Leaders expected to attend include Sanjay Sarawagi, Samrat Chaudhary, Nityanand Rai, and Sanjay Jaiswal, among others.
What Is the Agenda of the Meeting?
The meeting is expected to focus on finalising leadership decisions following Nitish Kumar’s exit as Chief Minister. Discussions may include:
- Identifying a consensus candidate for the next Chief Minister
- Aligning strategies between state and central leadership
- Planning the roadmap for government formation
Why Is This Timeline Important?
The staggered oath-taking schedule—April 10 for Nitish Kumar and April 16 for other MPs—is being seen as a carefully timed political sequence. It allows parties to streamline coordination and leadership decisions before formally establishing the new government.
Political observers believe these developments could shape Bihar’s governance direction in the coming weeks.
Why is Nitish Kumar taking a Rajya Sabha oath now?
Will a new Chief Minister be announced soon?
The BJP’s upcoming Delhi meeting is expected to play a key role in deciding the next Chief Minister.
When will Nitish Kumar take oath as Rajya Sabha MP?
He is scheduled to take oath on April 10.
When will other Bihar MPs take oath?
Newly elected MPs will be sworn in on April 16 during a special Parliament session.
