Patna, March 5 -- BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra on Thursday suggested a shift in the power dynamics of Bihar after incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha in Patna.

Speaking to the media, he claimed that Nitish Kumar has a long-standing wish to serve in the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament), hinting at a potential transition away from state politics.

He explicitly stated his belief that the next Chief Minister should be from the BJP, reflecting a growing sentiment within the party's rank-and-file to lead the state directly rather than playing second fiddle.

"...Nitish Kumar's wish was that he go to the Rajya Sabha... This (regarding the Chief Minister of Bihar) will be decided by the top leaders...