During the Samrat Choudhary NDA government swearing-in, two senior JD(U) leaders—Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Choudhary—also took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan and the Governor administered the oath.

The new NDA government started with a small cabinet during the ceremony. Leaders said the ministry may expand in the coming weeks as the alliance finalizes more names.

The swearing-in followed the resignation of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, which led to a major political change in Bihar’s leadership.

Samrat Choudhary said his government will focus on development, governance, and strong action against corruption in the state.

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The ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan around 11 a.m. Governor Syed Ata Hasanain administered the oath to Samrat Choudhary. Along with him, JD(U) leaders Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Choudhary took oath as deputy chief ministers.

Interestingly, only three leaders took oath during this first ceremony. The NDA alliance plans to expand the cabinet later and include ministers from BJP, JD(U), LJP-Ram Vilas, HAM, and other allies.

This moment is historic because Samrat Choudhary became the first BJP leader to serve as Chief Minister of Bihar. His leadership signals a new phase in the state’s politics.

The Samrat Choudhary NDA government swearing-in is expected to shape the new government structure in the coming weeks as more ministers join the cabinet.

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Around 200 NDA legislators will attend the meeting in Patna. Alliance leaders want every MLA present. They plan to discuss and finalise the name of Bihar’s next Chief Minister. The NDA MLAs stay in Patna instruction helps the alliance hold a full meeting.

Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan will join the meeting as the central observer. Party leaders expect the legislative party to approve the Chief Minister candidate on April 14.

The alliance may move quickly after the decision. The new Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister may take oath on April 15. This step will begin the formation of the new government in Bihar.

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Paswan spoke to reporters in New Delhi. He said the next government in Bihar will mostly keep the same cabinet structure. He added that only the chief minister may change.

He also said the NDA alliance will discuss the leadership together. Party MLAs and alliance partners will take the final decision.

Paswan said the government may include a few new ministers. However, the overall structure will remain the same.

Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may soon resign after moving to the Rajya Sabha. Reports say the next chief minister could come from the BJP. The new government may take oath around April 15.

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JDU MLAs will meet at the Chief Minister’s residence at 11 am. BJP MLAs will gather at their state office at 10 am. Senior leaders, including Keshav Prasad Maurya, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, have arrived in Patna to monitor the meetings.

Nitish Kumar reached Gandhi Maidan last evening to review arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony. Officials explained the seating plan, security arrangements, and arrangements for VIPs and elected MLAs. Nitish Kumar also reviewed visitor movement and gave instructions to ensure smooth management.

The 17th Bihar Legislative Assembly will be dissolved today. The cabinet approved this step on Monday, and the Chief Minister submitted the proposal to the Governor. All newly elected MLAs from the NDA will attend today’s important meeting, which marks the formation of a new government in the state.

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Keshav Prasad Maurya comes from the Maurya (Koeri) caste in Uttar Pradesh, while this caste is very influential in Bihar politics. Niranjan Jyoti represents the Nishad community, which is an EBC group in Bihar. Meghwal is a prominent Dalit leader from Rajasthan. Their visit increases the importance of Bihar OBC EBC SC observers in the leadership election.

The BJP also aims to send a signal to Uttar Pradesh voters. UP will have elections in 2027, and several Koeri and Nishad leaders play a big role there. Sending Maurya and Niranjan Jyoti to Bihar also strengthens BJP’s connection with OBC voters in UP.

In Bihar, caste balance matters in government formation. BJP may get 15–16 ministerial posts. Decisions on Deputy CMs and key ministries will depend on this new caste equation.

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Reports say Nitish Kumar will take oath as Chief Minister on November 20th. This will be his seventh time as CM. Before that, he will submit his resignation on November 19th. The 17th Bihar Legislative Assembly will end on the same day.

Nitish Kumar chaired the last meeting of the current Cabinet on Monday. The Cabinet approved three proposals in just 15 minutes. After that, Nitish Kumar went to Raj Bhavan and submitted the recommendations to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.

Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and Minister Vijay Chaudhary joined him at Raj Bhavan. The meeting lasted around 22 minutes. Later, Nitish Kumar returned to his residence at 1, Anne Marg, where he met senior NDA leaders to prepare for the transition.

Vijay Chaudhary told reporters that the Cabinet supported dissolving the Assembly on November 19th and sent the recommendation to the Governor.

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Senior officials reached Raj Bhavan in Patna to present the final list. The Chief Election Commissioner and key officials from the Election Commission attended the meeting. The announcement of election dates on October 6 brought the code into effect across the state.

The NDA won 202 out of 243 seats, while the opposition secured 35 seats. With the results declared, political activity increased in Patna and Delhi. NDA leaders met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and further discussions took place in Delhi at Union Minister Amit Shah’s residence.

Reports suggest that the current cabinet will meet soon. After this meeting, Nitish Kumar may resign and take oath again as Chief Minister. Raj Bhavan will announce the swearing-in date.

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Early on Thursday, JDU leaders Sanjay Jha and Lallan Singh met Nitish Kumar to review the post-election strategy. Later, Union Minister Chirag Paswan also arrived to thank the Chief Minister for the NDA’s victory. He said Nitish Kumar praised the efforts of all NDA partners during the campaign.

More senior JDU leaders, including Vijay Chaudhary and Shyam Rajak, visited Anne Marg for key discussions. After the meeting, LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan said the NDA won because of unity and teamwork.

Chirag Paswan rejected claims made by the Grand Alliance about a rift between the JDU and LJP. He said both parties worked together and supported each other’s candidates. As talks move forward, the final cabinet structure and swearing-in date are likely to be announced soon.

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Since independence, reserved seats in Bihar’s elections have evolved. Congress once dominated, but this changed in 1977. The Janata Party won more reserved seats, marking the start of its political rise. This shift weakened Congress’ influence over time.

Reserved seats continue to shape Bihar’s political landscape. The 2015 elections saw a record increase in these seats. As a result, parties have placed more emphasis on winning them. The number of reserved seats has become a key factor in forming the government.

In the 1977 elections, the Janata Party’s success in securing reserved seats changed the political dynamic. By 1990, their influence grew, further reducing Congress’ dominance. As political shifts continued, the struggle for reserved seats intensified.

After the 2020 elections, the RJD gained ground, reshaping Bihar’s politics. Reserved seats have become a significant battleground for political parties. These seats will continue to influence future elections in the state.

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