Nitish Kumar relocates to a high-security Lutyens’ Delhi bungalow after entering Rajya Sabha, with upgraded Z+ security and a shift marking his transition from Bihar politics to Parliament.
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Former Bihar chief minister and newly elected Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar has been allotted a top-tier government residence in the national capital, marking his formal shift to Parliament after stepping down from office in the state.
The development comes days after Kumar took oath as a Member of Parliament in the Upper House and resigned as Chief Minister, signalling a clear transition in his political role from Patna to New Delhi.
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Kumar will now stay at 9 Sunehri Bagh, a Type-8 bungalow located in Lutyens’ Delhi, one of the most secure and high-profile residential zones in the capital. The area houses several senior leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Union Minister Chirag Paswan.
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Until now, Kumar had been residing at 6 Kamraj Lane in Delhi. With his elevation to the Rajya Sabha, he has been allotted a residence in the highest category of government accommodation.
In Lutyens’ Delhi, official residences are classified from Type-1 to Type-8, with Type-8 being the most premium category. These bungalows usually cover between 8,000 and 8,500 square feet and come equipped with multiple bedrooms, large living and dining areas, a study, garage facilities, and spacious lawns at the front and rear.
They are also fitted with high-end security arrangements, including round-the-clock personnel, CCTV monitoring, and dedicated control systems, reflecting the stature of occupants who are typically among the country’s top political figures.
Alongside the change in residence, Kumar’s security cover has also been enhanced. He has been provided Z+ category protection by the CRPF across the country, one of the highest levels of security granted to public figures in India.
Type-8 bungalows in prime Lutyens’ Delhi locations are usually allotted to leaders who hold or have held key constitutional or political positions. Among those who have been assigned similar residences are Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi, and former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu.
Kumar was sworn in as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 10. He resigned as Bihar Chief Minister on April 13, following which a new government led by Samrat Choudhary took oath in the state.
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