Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha on Thursday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. CM Nitish, who recently became Bihar CM for the 10th time, will resign from the post and will reportedly be replaced by a BJP leader. BJP President Nitin Nabin also filed his Rajya Sabha nomination.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar files nomination for Rajya Sabha 

JD(U) leader and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar confirmed that he is stepping down as CM of the state. "I seek to become a member of the Rajya Sabha...The new government will have my full cooperation and guidance," he wrote on X. This comes amid reports that a BJP leader is likely to become the new CM.

Nitish Kumar confirms stepping down as Bihar CM, says 'I seek to become Rajya Sabha member'

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar filed his nomination papers for Rajya Sabha on Thursday after confirming that he would be stepping down from the CM post. It is being speculated that a BJP leader could replace Kumar as CM, with top contenders being Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Union Minister Nityanand Rai, and Bihar minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal.

Who could replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM if he steps down?

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has accused the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal of oppression during BJP's Parivartan Yatra campaign. He highlighted concerns over governance and corruption while asserting that Bharatiya Janata Party aims to engage with villages to facilitate a political shift. Dhami also addressed issues of law & order and illegal immigration in Bengal.

Uttarakhand CM accuses Bengal govt of oppression during BJP yatra

A Delhi court has ordered the remand of three Indian Youth Congress workers, Divyansh Girdhar, Bhudev Sharma, and Kuber Meena, to judicial custody in relation to the protest connected with the AI Summit in Delhi recently. The ruling was made by the Patiala House Court, which also issued notices regarding their bail petitions and has scheduled a hearing for March 6. 

Delhi court sends 3 Youth Congress workers to judicial custody

Rashid Alvi, a senior Congress leader, has accused the BJP of orchestrating a plan to displace Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, amid speculation of his potential Rajya Sabha nomination. This situation arises as the BJP aims to strengthen its control over Bihar's governance, with ongoing discussions among key political figures about Nitish Kumar's future and upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

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On Wednesday, March 4, youth members of the Janata Dal (United) gathered in front of the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna, igniting conversations about his potential shift to the Rajya Sabha. Party activists expressed that this uncertainty has raised concerns throughout the state regarding the future direction of Bihar.

JD(U) workers assemble outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's residence

Recent reports suggest that the United States and Israel may allegedly be providing support to separatist factions in Iran, aiming to instigate violence and destabilise the country. This strategy is perceived as part of a broader effort to weaken Iran’s defenses and exploit vulnerabilities, potentially leading to significant implications for internal stability and regional relations.

US and Israel allegedly backing separatist movements in Iran?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on March 14, as confirmed by the West Bengal BJP President, Samik Bhattacharya. This event will conclude the BJP's extensive 'Parivartan Yatra,' a campaign spanning over 5,000 kilometers, aimed at mobilising voters for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Patna on Thursday for the nomination filing of Nitin Nabin, the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections. This event aligns with the BJP's announcement of its first candidate list, featuring nominees from states including Bihar, Assam, and Maharashtra, ahead of the elections scheduled for March 16.