Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has stepped aside from active politics and filed his nomination to the Rajya Sabha, marking a major turning point in the State’s politics. As the BJP prepares to take the Chief Minister’s post, this transition reflects the party’s growing dominance in Bihar and could signal the end of an era shaped by Nitish Kumar and social justice politics.

RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has called a parliamentary board meeting on March 1, amidst speculations regarding his son Tejashwi Yadav's potential contest in the Rajya Sabha polls, just days before the nomination deadline.

Opposition parties in Bihar, India, have reacted strongly to recent political developments, with the RJD accusing the BJP of a 'political abduction' and stating that Janata Dal (United) voters feel cheated.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his composure in the state assembly after opposition MLAs accused his government of ruling with “guns and bullets”.

The race for Bihar’s five Rajya Sabha seats is intensifying with the entry of the RJD, whose combined tally with allies like Congress and Left parties still falls short of the minimum required for a win.