Posters proclaiming Samrat Choudhary (Deputy CM of Bihar) as the next Chief Minister were displayed outside the BJP office in Patna amid Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's departure to Delhi for his Rajya Sabha swearing-in. The posters, associated with the 'Valmiki Samaj', suggest a push for Choudhary's leadership as Kumar, who turned 75 last month, is expected to resign after a final cabinet meeting next week. Choudhary, hailing from the influential Koeri caste, has rapidly ascended within the BJP, becoming state party president in 2023 and Deputy CM shortly thereafter. The BJP, currently the largest party in Bihar's 243-member assembly, is anticipated to form a government following the conclusion of the Hindu calendar period of 'Kharmaas' on April 14, 2024. A grand ceremony, likely attended by high-profile leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is planned to mark this significant political transition. While Choudhary is favored for the CM role, the final decision will rest with the BJP's leadership, known for its unpredictable strategies. JD(U) spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad acknowledged the BJP's right to discuss government formation while emphasizing that Nitish Kumar's consent will be essential in selecting his successor.