Nitish Kumar era in Bihar comes to an end: How history may judge state’s longest-serving CM

What Happened

Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar Chief Minister on Tuesday, concluding nearly 20 years in office as the state's longest-serving CM. He moves to the Rajya Sabha. His tenure focused on infrastructure development, including roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals. He maintained relative peace compared to predecessors, with minimal caste violence or communal riots. Critics argue his brick-and-mortar approach lacked quality institutions. He joins predecessors like Lalu Prasad and Karpoori Thakur in state political history.

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