‘Going to Rajya Sabha three months after elections’, CM Omar taunts Nitish Kumar

March 5, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reacted to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s election to the Rajya Sabha. He expressed optimism about Kumar’s political future. Abdullah also commented on the elections in neighboring Nepal.

Omar Abdullah said that Nitish Kumar was once his ally in the India Bloc. He is now entering the Rajya Sabha three months after the assembly elections. Abdullah expressed hope that Nitish Kumar will play a major and important role in the Rajya Sabha.

#WATCH | Srinagar: On Bihar CM Nitish Kumar going to the Rajya Sabha, J&K CM Omar Abdullah says, “Nitish Kumar has once been our partner in the INDIA bloc once, and he is now going to the Rajya Sabha after 3 months of the elections… May he play a great role in the Rajya… pic.twitter.com/RRy8Mqac7U

— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2026

He also alluded to Nitish Kumar’s experience and political stature. This comment comes at a time when many changes are taking place in national politics. Nitish Kumar’s entry into the Rajya Sabha is also considered significant in Bihar politics. Abdullah wished him well for his new role and also said that Nitish Kumar’s experience will prove useful for the country.

Omar Abdullah on the Nepal Elections
Omar Abdullah also expressed his views on the elections in Nepal. He said that elections are essential in a democracy. Abdullah emphasized that elections are an integral part of the democratic process. He also reported that he has received information that a new leader has emerged in Nepal. Now it remains to be seen what important decisions the new leader takes.