Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is slated to receive Z-Plus security cover, a significant upgrade in protection, following his election to the Rajya Sabha. This move coincides with intense speculation surrounding his potential resignation from the chief minister's post. The notification for this enhanced security was issued by the State government, acknowledging Kumar's imminent transition to Parliament and the subsequent need to relinquish his current office.
The timeline for these developments appears to be closely coordinated. Kumar, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16, is expected to take his oath on April 10. This date follows the expiry of terms for retiring Rajya Sabha members from Bihar, which concludes on April 9. Concurrently, reports suggest Kumar could step down as Bihar Chief Minister on April 12, with a potential swearing-in of a new Chief Minister on April 14. This sequence follows his earlier resignation from the Bihar Legislative Council on March 30.
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The Z-Plus security designation, often described as the highest category of protection for VVIPs in India, typically involves a substantial security detail. This comprises around 55 personnel, including over 10 National Security Guard (NSG) commandos, forming a layered security cordon. Officials have indicated that this decision to maintain Z-Plus protection was a review of Kumar's security requirements, ensuring continuity even after he leaves his gubernatorial role in Bihar.
Political circles in Bihar are abuzz with these transitions. The convergence of his Rajya Sabha oath and potential chief ministerial resignation has fueled considerable conjecture about the state's future leadership. A ruling NDA source hinted at the possibility of a new Chief Minister taking the oath shortly after Kumar's expected departure from the top provincial post.
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