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Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister, BJP forms government in state

Bihar sees a political shift as BJP’s Samrat Choudhary takes oath as CM

April 15, 2026

Samrat Choudhary becomes Bihar CM after Nitish Kumar steps down

First BJP Chief Minister in Bihar takes oath

Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, marking the first time the Bharatiya Janata Party has secured the top post in the state.

The oath of office was administered by Syed Ata Hasnain at Lok Bhawan in Patna.

Cabinet formation and deputy roles

Leaders from the Janata Dal (United), including Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, were also sworn in as cabinet ministers and are expected to take on deputy roles in the government.

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: Samrat Choudhary takes oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar
He becomes the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister of Bihar following the resignation of Nitish Kumar. pic.twitter.com/ObDBH2RxJr
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Political transition in Bihar

Choudhary’s swearing-in follows the resignation of Nitish Kumar, who stepped down after dissolving his cabinet. He has since moved to the Rajya Sabha.

Choudhary, who previously served as Deputy Chief Minister, was chosen as the NDA legislative party leader a day before the swearing-in.

BJP expands political footprint

With Bihar, the BJP now leads governments in multiple states across the country, further expanding its political presence.

Background of the new CM

Born in 1968, Choudhary comes from a political family. His father, Shakuni Choudhary, was a six-time MLA, while his mother, Parvati Devi, also represented the Tarapur constituency.

Entering politics in 1990, Choudhary has been associated with multiple parties over the years, including the Rashtriya Janata Dal and JDU, before joining the BJP in 2017.

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