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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...

April 10, 2026 4:20 PM

Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to Nitish Kumar, Harivansh in Parliament

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday administered the oath of office to newly elected member Nitish Kumar and newly nominated member Harivansh Narayan Singh at the Parliament House. Nitish Kumar, representing Bihar, took the oath in Hindi after being elected to the Rajya Sabha. His induction marks a significant transition in his political career as he moves from state politics to the national legislature. Harivansh Narayan Singh, who was recently nominated to the Upper House, als...

April 10, 2026 4:15 PM

PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar on taking oath as Rajya Sabha MP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Nitish Kumar after he took oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant shift in his long political career. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Nitish Kumar ji is one of the most experienced leaders in the country. His commitment to good governance has been appreciated everywhere. He has made an indelible contribution to the development of Bihar. It will be a great pleasure to see him in Parliament once again. He has also ...

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 24, 2025 5:51 PM

Veteran actor Dharmendra passes away at 89; leaders pay tribute

Condolences poured in from political leaders on Monday following the demise of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. The 89-year-old actor passed away at his residence in Mumbai after a prolonged period of ill health. His final rites were conducted at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle, with several members of the film fraternity in attendance. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described Dharmendra’s demise as “heartbreaking” and an “irreparable loss” to Indian ci...

November 21, 2025 9:27 PM

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Portfolios distributed a day after oath-taking ceremony

A day after taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the tenth time, Nitish Kumar on Friday allocated cabinet portfolios, handing over the Home Department to ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). For the first time since assuming office in 2005, Nitish Kumar will not handle the Home portfolio. Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary has been entrusted with the responsibility. Kumar has retained the General Administration Department (GAD), Cabinet Secretariat, Vigilance, Electio...

November 20, 2025 3:32 PM

PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar, Deputy CMs, new Bihar cabinet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Nitish Kumar and the newly formed Bihar government on Thursday, shortly after the JD(U) leader took oath as Chief Minister for a record 10th time at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Heartiest congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar Ji on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar. He is a skilled and experienced administrator. He has a splendid track record of good governance in the state. My heartfelt best wis...