Nitish on the way to Delhi: Will BJP become the Chief Minister for the first time in Bihar? Big questions on JDU’s future and political equations

Country. A big era in Bihar politics seems to be coming to an end. Nitish Kumar, who took oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time just 105 days ago, has decided to go to Rajya Sabha. By giving this information on social media himself, he made it clear that now there is going to be a big change in the power of Bihar.

This decision of Nitish Kumar has not only raised questions about the future of JDU, but can also change the equations of Bihar politics for NDA’s largest party BJP. With his going to Rajya Sabha, the possibility of forming a new government in the state has increased.

Let us know what major changes can be seen in the politics of Bihar after Nitish Kumar leaves the post of Chief Minister.

1. For the first time, the command of Bihar may come into the hands of BJP-
After the announcement of Nitish Kumar going to Rajya Sabha, it is almost certain that there will be a change of power in Bihar.

NDA had got an overwhelming majority in the last assembly elections. BJP achieved the status of the largest party in the assembly by winning 89 seats, while JDU got 85 seats. Nitish Kumar got the post of Chief Minister under the pre-election agreement.

Now after his removal, the possibility has increased that BJP may become the Chief Minister for the first time in Bihar.

2. Opportunity to conquer BJP’s last fort in Hindi heartland-
Since its establishment in 1980, BJP has been recognized as a party of Hindi speaking states. Today the party is in power in many states of the country and has also crossed the figure of more than 300 seats in the Lok Sabha.

BJP has formed government several times in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. In Delhi too, the party has returned to power after a long time.

Despite this, Bihar has been the only major Hindi speaking state where till now the BJP has not had a Chief Minister. This situation may change after Nitish leaves the post.

3. Nitish will not be able to complete his term for the ninth time-
Nitish Kumar has dominated the politics of Bihar for almost two decades. His party was sometimes the first and sometimes the third largest party, but he always became the Chief Minister.

Became Chief Minister for the first time in 2000, but his tenure lasted only 7 days.

Came to power again in 2005 and completed his full term.

In 2010, Prachanda became Chief Minister for the third time with a huge majority.

Left the post after the defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and made Jitan Ram Manjhi the Chief Minister.

Later took power again.

In 2015, he became the Chief Minister again by forming an alliance with Lalu Yadav.

Joined BJP in 2017.

He became the Chief Minister again in 2020, while JDU remained at third place.

Took power in 2022 with RJD and again in 2024 with BJP.

Become Chief Minister for the tenth time in 2025.

Now, after just 105 days, his tenure will also remain incomplete.

4. Generational change in Bihar politics-
An entire generation of leaders who emerged during the Emergency period gave direction to the politics of Bihar for decades. Among them, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Ram Vilas Paswan, Sushil Modi, Sharad Yadav and Nitish Kumar were prominent faces.

Of these, Ram Vilas Paswan, Sushil Modi and Sharad Yadav have passed away. Lalu Yadav is also away from active electoral politics.

In such a situation, with Nitish Kumar going to Delhi, it is considered almost the end of that generation in the politics of Bihar.

5. JDU will go to the back seat for the first time-
For the last 20 years, the command of power in Bihar has been in the hands of JDU. But if BJP becomes the Chief Minister, it will be the first time that JDU will not be in the lead role despite being in power.

6. JDU will be in power for the second time without a top leader-
This will be the second time when JDU will be a part of the government, but its top leader will not be the Chief Minister.

After the Lok Sabha elections in 2014, Nitish Kumar resigned and Jitan Ram Manjhi was made the Chief Minister in his place. However, after about nine months, Nitish again took power in his hands.

Now once again such a situation seems to be emerging.

conclusion-
Nitish Kumar’s visit to Rajya Sabha is not just a personal political decision, but is being considered as the end of a big era and the beginning of a new phase in the politics of Bihar. In the coming days, it will become clear in whose hands the command of power in Bihar goes and in which direction the politics of the state moves forward.