Nitish Kumar as ‘mentor’, key portfolios for Nishant: JD(U) draws up blueprint for new era
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Nitish Kumar will take oath as Rajya Sabha MP on April 10 and resign as Bihar Chief Minister. JD(U) plans to make his son Nishant Deputy CM with key portfolios. Nitish will serve as government "mentor" informally. The party says this ensures his governance model continues and prevents BJP from implementing its agenda. New government likely takes office between April 15-20.
Key Entities
Nitish KumarNishant KumarJD(U)Bihar Chief MinisterRajya SabhaBJPNDAApril 10April 15-20