Putting an end to the political crisis in Bihar, Nitish Kumar on Monday announced the name of his close aide Jitan Ram Manjhi as the next chief minister of the state. br br Addressing reporters here, Kumar said, "He (Jeetan Manjhi) is a very experienced leader who has contributed a lot to party." br br Reports claim that the Dalit leader Jitan Ram Manjhi along with Kumar went at the Governor's residence today before making this big announcement.