Today at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Nitish Kumar is set to take the oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time, following a decisive win by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state assembly elections. The NDA secured a big majority in Bihar, winning 202 out of 243 seats, with the BJP winning 89 and JD(U) 85.
The ceremony, to be held at Gandhi Maidan, will be marked by the presence of key national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Nitish Kumar, known for his long political career, thanked his alliance partners for their “complete unity” after the big election win.
The NDA’s victory in Bihar highlights huge public backing in Bihar and paves the way for the formation of the new state government.
On Wednesday, Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar Chief Minister ahead of the swearing-in ceremony for his next term. After resigning, he submitted a proposal to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, along with a letter of support from all NDA partners in the state. Prior to this, Nitish Kumar was elected as the leader of the JD(U) legislature party and then as the leader of the NDA in Bihar.
Cabinet Formation Likely on Thursday
A total of 18 ministers are expected to be sworn in, including two deputy chief ministers. BJP recently elected Samrat Choudhury as its legislature party leader and Vijay Kumar Sinha as the deputy leader. These developments mark the beginning of Nitish Kumar’s record 10th term as the Chief Minister of Bihar, following the NDA’s massive victory in the 2025 assembly elections.
