Nitish Kumar has vacated the official chief minister’s residence at 1-Anne Marg in Patna to move into a new bungalow [1].
The transition marks the end of Kumar's long tenure as Bihar's chief executive and his shift toward a role in the Rajya Sabha. This move signals a formal transfer of power and the beginning of a new administration in the state.
Kumar spent 20 years residing at 1-Anne Marg [2]. His departure from the official residence follows his appointment as a Rajya Sabha MP, for which he took the oath on April 10, 2025 [3]. The shift is part of a broader leadership transition, with the National Democratic Alliance expected to appoint a new chief minister by April 14, 2025 [4].
Reports indicate that Kumar moved his belongings to 7 Circular Road, a location approximately 100 meters away from the former residence [5]. The move was reported on May 1, 2025 [6].
While some reports described the process as having begun earlier, other sources said that he has fully vacated the premises [7]. The move involved transporting a variety of household items, including coolers, cots, and a tractor [8]. By moving to 7 Circular Road, Kumar becomes a neighbor to former chief ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Rabri Devi [9].
“Nitish Kumar spent 20 years residing at 1-Anne Marg.”
The physical relocation of Nitish Kumar from 1-Anne Marg to a private bungalow symbolizes the definitive conclusion of one of the longest-running leadership eras in Bihar's history. By transitioning from the executive seat to the Rajya Sabha, Kumar shifts his political influence from direct state administration to national legislative deliberation, while the NDA's appointment of a successor establishes a new political trajectory for the state.
