New Delhi, March 5 -- Union Minister Giriraj Singh has refuted the speculations suggesting that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might resign and file a nomination for the Rajya Sabha.

"Such jokes are common on Holi. Nitish Kumar ji is our Chief Minister," Singh told news agency PTI on Wednesday amid reports about Nitish Kumar's next step.

Singh's remarks came amid speculation that Kumar is likely to quit and enter the Rajya Sabha. Kumar is likely to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls in Patna on Thursday, according to sources quoted by news agency PTI, indicating the state may get a new CM.

The JD(U) president will file his nomination alongside BJP national president Nitin Nabin in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit ...