Nitish Kumar has vacated the official Chief Minister’s residence at 1 Anne Marg in Patna to move to a new address [1], [2].
This transition marks the end of a political era in Bihar, as Kumar concludes a tenure as chief minister that lasted more than 20 years [3]. His departure from the state's highest executive office signals a shift in the regional power structure and opens the door for the National Democratic Alliance to appoint a successor.
Kumar began shifting his belongings to a private residence located at 7 Circular Road [2], [4]. The move follows his resignation from the post of chief minister on April 14, 2026 [2]. This resignation was necessary to allow Kumar to assume his new responsibilities as a member of the Rajya Sabha [1], [2].
"I have decided to shift to 7 Circular Road after taking up my responsibilities in the Rajya Sabha," Kumar said [2].
While some reports initially suggested the move occurred in May 2025 [1], other records indicate the resignation and subsequent vacancy of the residence took place in April 2026 [2]. The discrepancy reflects conflicting reports on the exact timeline of his transition from state to national legislative duties.
ANI said the vacancy of the official residence was a "significant political and administrative development in Bihar" [1]. The process of moving out of 1 Anne Marg is the final physical step in Kumar's exit from the state's executive leadership, paving the way for a new leader to occupy the office [2].
“Nitish Kumar vacated the official Chief Minister's residence after assuming office as Rajya Sabha MP.”
The transition of Nitish Kumar from the chief minister's office to the Rajya Sabha represents a strategic pivot from state executive power to a national legislative role. By vacating 1 Anne Marg, Kumar formally closes a chapter of governance spanning two decades, necessitating a leadership transition within Bihar's administration that could reshape the state's political alignment under the NDA.
