Shravan Kumar has been appointed as the leader of the Janata Dal (United) legislature party in Bihar, succeeding former chief minister Nitish Kumar. This change was announced through a notification from the Vidhan Sabha and comes as the JD(U) prepares for a crucial trust vote in the assembly scheduled for April 24. Kumar, who has represented Nalanda since 1995 and has been a loyal ally of Nitish Kumar, is expected to bring his extensive experience to the role. His appointment is seen as a reward for his loyalty and is significant given the current political dynamics within the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). With 84 members, JD(U) is the second largest party in the 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other party leaders have expressed confidence in Kumar's leadership abilities.