Coolers, cots and a tractor: Nitish Kumar vacates CM residence after 20 years in modest style | Watch
Nitish Kumar has vacated the Bihar chief minister's official residence at 1 Anne Marg after nearly 20 years, moving his belongings to 7 Circular Road in Patna in a modest manner using a handcart and tractor. The relocation, marked by the transport of simple household items like coolers and cots, reflects his understated lifestyle despite long years in power. Kumar, now a Rajya Sabha MP, continues to prioritize Bihar as his political base even after stepping down from the chief minister's post.
- ▪Nitish Kumar is moving from the official CM residence at 1 Anne Marg to 7 Circular Road in Patna.
- ▪His belongings, including coolers and cots, were transported using a handcart and a tractor.
- ▪The move reflects his modest lifestyle after nearly two decades as Bihar's chief minister.
- ▪Kumar previously lived at 7 Circular Road during a political transition in 2014.
- ▪He was elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16 and resigned as a member of the Bihar Legislative Council on March 30.
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Coolers, cots and a tractor: Nitish Kumar vacates CM residence after 20 years in modest style | WatchCoolers were seen loaded onto a handcart from Bihar CM residence, while essential furniture like beds and tables were moved on a tractor.Published on: May 01, 2026 3:11 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link After nearly two decades at the helm of Bihar, former chief minister Nitish Kumar is preparing for a new phase in public life and a change of address.Former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is vacating the CM residence and is set to shift to a new address (ANI, PTI)Now a Rajya Sabha MP, his household belongings began moving out on Friday from the chief minister’s official residence at 1 Anne Marg to 7 Circular Road in state capital Patna.What caught attention during the shifting was…
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