Samrat Choudhary took the oath of office as the chief minister of Bihar on April 15, 2026 [1].
The appointment marks a significant shift in state power, as Choudhary is the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to lead the Bihar government. This transition follows the resignation of Nitish Kumar and represents a reconfiguration of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leadership in the region.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan in Patna [2]. During the event, Choudhary was joined by a new cabinet of ministers. The ceremony included the appointment of two deputy chief ministers, both representing the Janata Dal (United) [1].
Choudhary emphasized that his leadership would remain aligned with previous administrative strategies. "We will work only on the Modi-Nitish model," Choudhary said [3]. He characterized the appointment not as a personal achievement but as a duty to the public.
"This is not merely a position for me, but a responsibility to serve the people of Bihar," Choudhary said [4].
The new cabinet formation includes ministers such as Vijay Kumar Choudhary, who also took the oath during the proceedings [5]. The transition aims to ensure governance continuity despite the change in the state's top executive office.
Choudhary expressed gratitude toward his party's national leadership for the appointment. "I thank the BJP central leadership for trusting me with this responsibility," Choudhary said [4].
““We will work only on the Modi-Nitish model.””
The ascent of Samrat Choudhary to the chief ministership signals a formalization of BJP dominance within the Bihar NDA coalition. By retaining JD(U) members in key deputy roles and pledging adherence to the 'Modi-Nitish model,' the administration seeks to balance the BJP's direct leadership with the established political machinery of its allies to maintain stability.
