Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Nitish Kumar's Resignation as Bihar CM
Tejashwi Yadav has voiced his disappointment over Nitish Kumar's resignation as Bihar's Chief Minister, claiming it opens the door for BJP's influence in the state. He criticized Kumar for enabling those who align with the ideology of Gandhi's assassins. Amidst this political shift, Samrat Chaudhary is set to become Bihar's first BJP Chief Minister. This marks the end of Kumar's 21-year tenure, raising questions about the future political landscape in Bihar. Read on to explore the implications of these developments.
| Apr 14, 2026, 19:19 IST
Tejashwi Yadav Expresses Concern Over Nitish Kumar's Resignation
Tejashwi Yadav, a prominent leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, has expressed his dismay regarding Nitish Kumar's resignation from the position of Chief Minister of Bihar. He accused Kumar of paving the way for 'Gujarat's rule' in the state. Speaking to the media, Yadav claimed that Kumar has opened doors for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar. He asserted that the next Chief Minister will not represent the will of the people.
Allegations and Ideological Conflicts
Continuing his critique, Tejashwi Yadav harshly condemned Nitish Kumar. He pointed out that the Chief Minister often invoked Mahatma Gandhi's name, yet now he is enabling those who adhere to the ideology of Gandhi's assassins. Yadav stated, 'Nitish Kumar is giving opportunities to a party that aligns with Nathuram Godse's ideology. He is bringing to power those who have consistently disrespected Karpuri Thakur. Regardless of who becomes the Chief Minister, the reality is that Bihar will now be governed from Gujarat.'
Historic Political Shift in Bihar
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "If he (Nitish Kumar) is resigning (as the CM), he is establishing a party with an ideology of those who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi. CM used to take the name of Bapu. But now, he is giving an opportunity to the BJP. He has… pic.twitter.com/GO2qy04eb5
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Samrat Chaudhary to Become New Chief Minister of Bihar
In a significant development in Bihar's political landscape, the BJP's central observer and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that Samrat Chaudhary has been unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party. Chaudhary will take office as the first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar.
End of Nitish Kumar's 21-Year Tenure
This series of events unfolded when Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) at the Lok Bhawan in Patna. Kumar had served as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the past 21 years. His resignation was anticipated following his recent oath-taking as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10.