Emotional Farewell Marks Final Bihar Cabinet Meet Ahead of Nitish Kumar’s Exit

Brief By Newsbrief / 11:56 AM on 14 Apr 2026

Bihar witnessed an emotional and politically significant moment as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chaired what is being described as the final cabinet meeting of his current government. BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav termed the moment deeply emotional, noting that Kumar’s body language remained composed. Earlier, the Chief Minister paid tribute to B.R. Ambedkar in Patna, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

The meeting comes amid strong speculation that Nitish Kumar will soon submit his resignation to the Governor, potentially triggering the formation of a new government. Political activity has intensified, with discussions underway regarding the next chief minister. Party meetings are also scheduled to finalize leadership decisions. Observers believe these developments could mark the beginning of a new political phase in Bihar, with shifting alliances and evolving power equations.