Who will replace Nitish Kumar? Samrat Choudhary remains top contender, but not everyone is convinced
Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP, expected to resign as Bihar Chief Minister on April 14. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is the leading contender to succeed him, backed by JD(U) and NDA allies. However, BJP and RSS lack consensus, with some preferring candidates with stronger Sangh background. Other potential candidates include Union minister Nityanand Rai and Bihar ministers Lakhindra Paswan and Shreyasi Singh.
Key Entities
Nitish KumarSamrat ChoudharyBJPJD(U)NDABiharShivraj Singh ChouhanNityanand RaiLakhindra PaswanShreyasi Singh