Shashi SinghPatna, March 5 -- Time has its own authority in politics. It raises leaders, shapes reputations, and eventually rearranges the architecture of power. In the moment, political dominance can appear permanent. Yet history repeatedly reminds us that no throne, no office, and no leader is immune to the passage of time.

Bihar today appears to be approaching such a moment.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced that he intends to contest for the Rajya Sabha, describing it as a long-standing personal aspiration. In a message to the public, he expressed gratitude for the trust and support he has received over the past two decades and indicated that he would continue to guide the next government in Bihar.

The statement carries clear...