‘Since 2005, rule of law has prevailed in Bihar’: Nitish Kumar reflects on his two-decade at helm as he signs off

Bihar veteran leader Nitish Kumar on Tuesday stepped down as the Chief Minister after nearly two decades at the helm, paving the way for a new political phase under Samrat Choudhary, who is set to take over the reigns following his election as the BJP’s Legislative Party Leader.

Kumar, who moved to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month, tendered his resignation to Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) at Lok Bhavan in Patna, shortly after dissolving the cabinet.

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Nitish Kumar penned an lengthy note on X, reflecting on his two decades of rule as he signed off from the state politics.

Recalling the formation of the NDA government in 2025, Nitish Kumar said that his government ensured the “rule of law” and worked consistently for the development of all sections of society.

“You know that on 24 November 2005, the NDA government was formed in the state for the first time. Since then, the rule of law has prevailed in the state, and we have been continuously engaged in development work,” he said.

Kumar stated that his government worked for all sections of society, including Hindus, Muslims, Dalits and Mahadalits, while also ensuring the progress of every sector.

“Whether Hindus, Muslims, upper castes, backward classes, extremely backward classes, Dalits, or Mahadalits—work has been done for everyone. Work has been done in every sector, whether education, health, roads, electricity, or agriculture. A lot of work has also been done for women and youth,” he said.

Highlighting the future roadmap for the development of the state, Nitish said his government laid the roadmap of Bihar’s development for the next five years with formation of 7 Nishchay-3.

“For the next five years, that is, from 2025 to 2030, the formation of 7 Nishchay-3 has been done. This will lead to even more work, as a result of which Bihar will advance significantly,” the former Bihar CM said.

He also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Centre’s cooperation in Bihar’s development.

“For this, we bow to the honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Bihar will develop even faster and join the top states of the country, thereby making an important contribution to the progress of the nation,” Kumar said.

Kumar also expressed confidence that Bihar will continue to do the good work for the state’s development even after his resignation.

“Now the new government will look after the work here. The new government will have my full cooperation and guidance. Even ahead, a lot of very good work will be done, and Bihar will advance a great deal,” he said.

“I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone and offer my best wishes,” Nitish Kumar added.

Kumar, who took oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10, will now represent Bihar in Parliament.