Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Nitish Kumar after he took oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant shift in his long political career.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Nitish Kumar ji is one of the most experienced leaders in the country. His commitment to good governance has been appreciated everywhere. He has made an indelible contribution to the development of Bihar. It will be a great pleasure to see him in Parliament once again. He has also served for many years as a Member of Parliament and Union Minister.”
“I am fully confident that his long political experience will further enhance the dignity of Parliament. Heartiest congratulations to him on taking oath as a Rajya Sabha MP, and heaps of best wishes for his upcoming term,” added PM Modi.
Kumar’s entry into the Rajya Sabha marks a milestone, as he joins a select group of leaders who have served in all four legislative bodies – State Assembly, State Legislative Council, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
He was elected unopposed to the Upper House on March 16 and resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council on March 30, ending his long association with the state’s upper house, where he had served multiple terms since 2006.
Beginning his political journey as an MLA in 1985, Kumar has also served as a Union Minister and a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha.
(With agency inputs)
