Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigns from office

Summary

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned after over two decades in office, opening the way for a new government formation following his election to Rajya Sabha.

Key Points
  • Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar after a long tenure since 2005.
  • He thanked his supporters and pledged support to the incoming government via social media.
  • Kumar was recently elected and sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member from Bihar.
  • His resignation paves the way for new political equations and government formation in Bihar.
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