North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: For Nitish Kumar, March is not just a month in the calendar but has been witness to the ‘turning points’ of his career. Let us know the most special milestones of his life related to the month of March:
1. March 1: Birthdays and new beginnings
Birth of Nitish Kumar 1 March 1951 happened on. The month of March has always been special for him personally and politically. He often takes major policy decisions during this month.
2. March 3, 2000: Oath of the Chief Minister for the first time
Nitish Kumar’s journey to becoming Chief Minister also started in March itself. They 3 March 2000 Took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the first time. However, due to lack of majority, this tenure lasted only for 7 days, but it was from here that the foundation of ‘Nitish era’ was laid in the politics of Bihar.
3. March 5, 2026: Nomination for Rajya Sabha (Patna to Delhi)
After being at the center of power in Bihar for almost 20 years, Nitish Kumar 5 March 2026 Filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha elections. This is the final step towards fulfilling his dream of becoming a member of the ‘four houses’ (Assembly, Legislative Council, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
[Timeline infographic: March 1, 1951 (Birth) -> March 3, 2000 (1st CM Oath) -> March 5, 2026 (Rajya Sabha Nomination)]Why is this ‘March Connection’ special?
Cycle of decades: In the same March (2000) in which he took over as the Chief Minister for the first time, in the same March (2026) he is leaving that chair and moving towards the Upper House of the country.
Month of change: Bihar is expected to get a BJP Chief Minister for the first time in March 2026 itself, which is a big ‘shift’ in the politics of the state.
National Politics: This nomination, done in the presence of Amit Shah, has made it clear that Nitish Kumar will now play the role of a ‘guide’ and strategist for the NDA at the Centre.
Nitish Kumar’s ‘all-house’ journey
Nitish Kumar will join the few leaders who have received membership of all four houses of the Indian parliamentary system:
Lok Sabha: He was an MP and Union Minister several times.
Assembly: Served as Chief Minister as a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly.
Legislative Council: Presently he is also a member of the council.
Rajya Sabha: Now he is going to become Rajya Sabha MP in March 2026.
