North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Nitish Kumar’s filing of nomination for Rajya Sabha is a clear sign of change of power in Bihar. He shared on social media that his wish was to become a member of all four houses (Assembly, Legislative Council, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), which is now going to be fulfilled.
Top Contenders for the post of Chief Minister
Samrat Choudhary: Current Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary is considered to be the frontrunner in this race. If BJP makes its chief minister, Samrat Choudhary, who comes from a backward class, could be the first choice.
Nityanand Rai: The name of Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai is also in discussion. He has been the former president of Bihar BJP and is considered trusted by Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah.
Nitish Mishra: The name of Jhanjharpur MLA and former minister Nitish Mishra has also suddenly emerged in the race. His clean image and administrative experience make him a strong ‘dark horse’.
Dilip Jaiswal: Brainstorming is also going on in the name of Dilip Jaiswal, a minister in the Bihar government and coming from the Vaishya community. BJP can try to create a new social equation through this.
Vijay Kumar Sinha: Current Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha is also an experienced face. However, looking at the equations, the party can also give a chance to a new face.
Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics?
There is also discussion in political circles that Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar Can enter active politics. There are speculations that he may be given a bigger responsibility in JDU or he may join the new cabinet as Deputy Chief Minister.
The New Formula of Power
Chief Minister: BJP (likely to become CM of BJP in Bihar for the first time).
Deputy Chief Minister: JDU (Nishant Kumar or any other senior leader).
Guide: Nitish Kumar (will continue to guide the Bihar government despite being at the Centre).
