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April 15, 2026 3:39 PM

PM Modi congratulates Samrat Choudhary on taking oath as Bihar chief minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Samrat Choudhary on taking oath as Bihar chief minister, expressing confidence in his leadership and commitment to public service. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Shri Samrat Chaudhary on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar! His energy, dedication to public service, and grassroots experience will prove extremely beneficial for the state. I am fully confident that under his cap...

April 15, 2026 12:32 PM

BJP’s Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihar chief minister

Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, becoming the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to head the government in the state. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain at Lok Bhavan. Choudhary succeeds Nitish Kumar, who led Bihar for over a decade before deciding to move to the Rajya Sabha. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several senior leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which includes ...

April 14, 2026 10:06 PM

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, Samrat Choudhary set to take over

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Tuesday resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, bringing an end to his long tenure spanning over two decades in the top post. Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain following a Cabinet meeting earlier in the day. In a post on X, Kumar said the decision to step down was taken after careful consideration, adding that he would extend full support to the incoming government. “We have served the people of Bihar for many years. Afte...

March 24, 2026 4:12 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar re-elected as Janata Dal (United) president

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday was re-elected as the national president of the Janata Dal (United). This comes days after he was elected to the Rajya Sabha. With no other nominations filed, Nitish Kumar was elected unopposed after the withdrawal deadline concluded. The nomination process had earlier seen JD(U) Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha and several senior leaders backing Kumar's candidature by filing his nomination papers at the party's New Delhi office on March 19. The ...

March 1, 2026 12:56 PM

‘Tirelessly working for Bihar’s progress’: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to CM Nitish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday wishes to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, praising his sustained efforts toward the state’s development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday greetings to Bihar CM Shri Nitish Kumar Ji. He has been tirelessly working for Bihar’s progress over the last several years. His vision and development schemes have positively impacted countless lives. Praying for his long and healthy life.” Union Home Minister Amit Sh...

November 20, 2025 3:35 PM

Nitish Kumar takes oath as the Bihar Chief Minister for record 10th time

After steering the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to a sweeping victory in the assembly elections, Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time on Thursday in Patna. The ceremony, held at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan, was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president J.P. Nadda, among other senior leaders. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office and se...

November 20, 2025 9:36 AM

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for record 10th time

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister for a record 10th time on Thursday. The oath-taking ceremony will be held at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, a venue steeped in political history. Gandhi Maidan has hosted Kumar’s swearing-ins in 2005, 2010, and 2015, and is also remembered for Jayaprakash Narayan’s historic 1974 call for a “total revolution.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other senior NDA leaders are...

November 19, 2025 1:46 PM

Nitish Kumar elected JD(U) legislature party leader ahead of Bihar government formation

Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the Janata Dal (United) Legislature Party during a meeting held at his residence in Patna on Wednesday, marking a crucial step toward the formation of the new Bihar government. JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha and Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh congratulated Kumar following the meeting. In a parallel development, the BJP elected Samrat Choudhary as the leader of its legislature party in Bihar, while Vijay Sinha was chosen as the deputy leader. Uttar...

September 17, 2025 3:03 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar transfers ₹5,000 to construction workers on Vishwakarma Puja, PM Modi’s birthday

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday transferred ₹5,000 each as direct financial assistance to construction workers across the state. The financial aid was disbursed under the Annual Clothing Assistance Scheme, coinciding with Vishwakarma Puja and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. A total of ₹802.46 crore has been transferred directly into the bank accounts of 16.4 lakh construction workers. The Chief Minister, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and V...

July 8, 2025 3:00 PM

Bihar govt approves 35 percent job quota for women, sets up Youth Commission

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Tuesday approved 35 percent reservation in all state government jobs for women who are permanent residents of the state. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, which also cleared 43 other key proposals. “Only women native to the state will be eligible for 35 percent horizontal reservation in direct recruitment across all government service cadres in Bihar,” said Chief Secretary S. Siddharth at a press bri...