By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha paving way for a change of guard in the state for the first time since 2015.
“For more than two decades, you have consistently maintained your trust and support, and it is through this strength that we have served Bihar and all of you with complete loyalty. It is because of your trust and support that Bihar is today embracing a new dimension of development and respect. I have expressed my gratitude to you many times in the past for this.
Since the beginning of my parliamentary career, I have desired to become a member of both houses of the Bihar Legislature and of Parliament. In this regard, I am seeking to become a member of the Rajya Sabha in this election,” Kumar, who is Bihar’s longest serving Chief Minister, said on X.
“I sincerely assure you that this relationship with you will continue in the future, and my commitment to working together to build a developed Bihar will remain unwavering. The new government that will be formed will have my full support and guidance,” he said.
Speculations are on that the new chief minister is likely to be from BJP this time. Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar is also tipped to be new CM or deputy CM. Prior to 2015, Kumar held the office of CM between 2005 and 2014.