After the announcement of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to go to Rajya Sabha, the discussion regarding the post of Deputy CM in Bihar has intensified. Two names are being discussed the most for this post from JDU. First name Nishant Kumar, son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Nitish Kumar Son Nishant Kumar) While the second name is senior party leader and minister Vijay Chaudhary. (Vijay Kumar Chaudhary) It is believed that. However, the final decision will be taken only at the level of party leadership and alliance.

In fact, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar himself has announced that he is going to contest the Rajya Sabha elections. After his decision, many speculations have started in the politics of Bihar. The biggest question is that if Nitish Kumar goes to Rajya Sabha, then who will become the Chief Minister of the state and who will get new responsibilities in JDU.

There is discussion in political circles that a new arrangement can be made within the NDA to maintain the balance of power. Under this, brainstorming is also going on for the post of Deputy CM.

Discussion of bringing Nishant Kumar into politics

There is a lot of discussion these days about Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar. It is believed that he can be brought into active politics by making him Deputy CM. Many senior JDU leaders and ministers have already publicly welcomed Nishant’s entry into politics.

If this happens, it will be seen as a strategy to take forward the political legacy of Nitish Kumar. However, no official announcement has been made on this yet.

Vijay Chaudhary is also a strong contender

In the discussion for the post of Deputy CM, the name of senior JDU leader and minister Vijay Chaudhary is also considered very strong. Vijay Chaudhary has been counted among the trusted leaders of the party for a long time and has held many important responsibilities in the government. Considering his experience and hold in the organization, he is also being considered a contender for this post.

BJP may get the post of Chief Minister

Let us tell you that under the new equation of the alliance, there is also talk of Bharatiya Janata Party getting the post of Chief Minister. If this happens then Deputy CM can be made from JDU. However, amidst all this speculation, the final decision will be clear only after the meeting of the party leadership and the alliance.

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Bihar Deputy Chief Minister cum Home Department Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Friday (February 20, 2026) responded to those raising questions on law and order in the House. Told how Bihar Police is doing its work. How is the rule of good governance in Bihar? Just a few days ago, MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by the police in Patna. Samrat Chaudhary targeted Pappu Yadav without taking his name. Even the elephant said.

Samrat Chaudhary said in the Bihar Assembly, “People land at the airport and say that the Bihar police cannot even kill an ant and that man gets arrested within two hours and says that he has fallen ill. Now even an elephant prefers to go to the hospital after falling ill due to fear of the police. This is the situation in Bihar… you understand how Bihar has changed.”

People are making wrong statements: Samrat Chaudhary

Attacking the opposition leaders, the Deputy CM further said that these people only make false statements. He said, “I am quoting Rabri Devi that she had said that the minister’s son or the minister is involved in the NEET student scandal. I said that you tell the name and give the proof, I will put you in Beur jail within 24 hours… How can you raise questions? If you are a member of the House, then you will have to answer.”

‘During RJD’s rule, governance was run from jail’

Samrat Chaudhary said that the police is ready to take action. Police doesn’t leave anyone and they don’t have to. This is good governance. The people of Bihar have suffered a lot. Have seen the plight of Bihar. Samrat Chaudhary said that during the RJD rule, rule was run from jail, but Nitish Kumar has changed this system. Now CCTV cameras have been installed in all the jails and online monitoring is being done. A close watch is being kept on who is meeting the criminals.

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