Bihar new CM announcement: Samrat Choudhary unanimously elected as leader of NDA

Patna: BJP's Samrat Choudhary meets Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) at Lok Bhavan and stakes claim to form the Government in the State.

Union Minister and BJP leader Nityanand Rai informs Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as the leader of NDA, after being elected as BJP legislature party leader, and he will be the next CM of Bihar. He said, "First of all, I want to express our gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, BJP president Nitin Nabin, also to the central leadership. Now Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as NDA leader, I congratulate him, he will be leading the state as the CM, he will be taking the state further on the path of development..." 

Former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar garlands BJP's legislative party leader Samrat Chaudhary at the NDA legislature party meet. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates Samrat Choudhary on being elected as the Leader of the Bihar BJP Legislative Party.

BJP's Central Observer for Bihar and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "...This is an emotional moment. These are historic moments. Workers who have helped build the organisation of the BJP since the Jana Sangh days are seeing their dreams being realised today. Their resolve completes today...I congratulate Samrat Choudhary..."

BJP's Central Observer for Bihar and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announces that Samrat Choudhary has been unanimously elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi, Bihar Deputy CMs Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with other party leaders, attend a BJP legislature party meeting. Bihar BJP is set to elect its legislature party leader after newly elected Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar resigned from his post as Bihar Chief Minister.

In a post on X, Nitish Kumar said, "You know that on 24 November 2005, the NDA government was formed in the state for the first time. Since then, the rule of law has prevailed in the state, and we have been continuously engaged in development work. The government has worked for the development of all sections of society from the very beginning—whether Hindus, Muslims, upper castes, backward classes, extremely backward classes, Dalits, or Mahadalits—work has been done for everyone. Work has been done in every sector, whether education, health, roads, electricity, or agriculture. A lot of work has also been done for women and youth.

In recent times, this work has been taken even further. For the next five years, that is, from 2025 to 2030, the formation of 7 Nishchay-3 has been done. This will lead to even more work, as a result of which Bihar will advance significantly. The Center is also providing full cooperation in Bihar's development. For this, we bow to the honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Bihar will develop even faster and join the top states of the country, thereby making an important contribution to the progress of the nation.

We have done a lot of work for the people of Bihar. For so many days, we have continuously served the people. We had decided that we would now leave the post of Chief Minister, and therefore, after today's cabinet meeting, we met the honorable Governor and submitted our resignation to him. Now the new government will look after the work here. The new government will have my full cooperation and guidance. Even ahead, a lot of very good work will be done, and Bihar will advance a great deal.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone and offer my best wishes."

According to sources, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar will not become Deputy CM; Vijendra Yadav could become the Deputy CM.

The longest-serving CM of Bihar Nitish Kumar submits his resignation to Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) at Lok Bhavan in Patna. He took oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar arrives at Lok Bhavan in Patna.

Nitish Kumar will arrive at the Lok Bhawan in Patna shortly to tender his resignation to Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain. This will be followed by a meeting of the BJP legislature party and a meeting of the NDA MLAs in the state to select the next chief minister.

Chairing his last Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Nitish Kumar reflected on his nearly two decade long tenure leading Bihar and spoke about efforts to accelerate the state’s development.

He congratulated the incoming government and assured full cooperation and guidance for Bihar’s future progress, while also thanking colleagues and officials for their support during his tenure.

Samrat Choudhary is set to be sworn in as the new chief minister of Bihar at 11 am tomorrow. Earlier in the day, the BJP Legislature Party will meet at 3 pm to formally approve his name as leader. The official announcement is expected later at 4 pm during the NDA Legislature Party meeting, where his elevation to the top post is set to be confirmed.

Security has also been heightened at Samrat Choudhary’s residence ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

Bihar will have two new deputy chief ministers after Nitish Kumar resigns as the chief minister, paving the way for a leadership change in the state. Nitish Kumar's son Nishant and Vijay Choudhary are likely to be the deputy CMs while Samrat Choudhary is set to be the new Bihar Chief Minister.

Bihar CMO has shared pictures of Nitish Kumar's final cabinet meeting as the chief minister before he resigns from the post after a decade-long tenure. He is likely to step down from the post later today after being sworn in as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament on April 10, 2026.

The announcement of Bihar’s new chief minister is expected later today, with Samrat Choudhary likely to be named for the post. The formal declaration is expected in the afternoon.

Alongside this, Nishant Kumar is also expected to play a significant role in the new government and may be appointed as deputy chief minister.

A decision on the composition of the new council of ministers in the incoming government is also likely to be taken later this evening.

The two decade long tenure of Nitish Kumar as Bihar chief minister is coming to an end today. During his final Cabinet meeting, he announced his decision to resign, signalling the close of his long political innings in the state.

He is now expected to meet the Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain shortly and formally submit his resignation.

Nitish Kumar delivered a brief address of around 5 minutes. Reflecting on his tenure, he said that he came to power in 2005 and did as much as he could for Bihar. He added that he would continue to guide the new government going forward.

According to those present, Nitish Kumar appeared emotional during his address.

Senior Bihar MLAs Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Samrat Choudhary also addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude for the nearly two-decade-long tenure of the chief minister and acknowledging his contributions to the state.

Following the cabinet meeting, Bihar minister Sanjay Singh said it was the last meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, during which he addressed all MLAs. He stated that Nitish Kumar informed them it was his final cabinet meeting as chief minister and that he would meet the Governor after the session.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday paid tributes to BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

"On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution, the great social reformer, thinker, pioneer of social justice, and Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Ji, I pay my humble respects to him," he wrote in a post on X.

BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B L Santhosh has arrived in Patna, Bihar, as crucial meetings are set to take place to decide the next chief minister.

Bihar BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi said that a meeting of the BJP Legislature Party will be held at 3 pm at the party office to elect its leader, with Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending as the central observer.

He added that an NDA meeting will follow at 4 pm in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, where the leader of the Legislature Party will be finalised.

In Patna, amid reports that Nitish Kumar is likely to step down as Bihar chief minister today, JD(U) MLC Khalid Anwar said the move is part of a clear decision by the NDA and Nitish Kumar to shift to national politics while continuing to work for Bihar. He added that Nitish Kumar will chair his final cabinet meeting, which is expected to be productive.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has arrived at the Old Secretariat in Patna to hold his final meeting of the Bihar Cabinet today. He will tender his resignation at the Lok Bhawan later.

Bihar is set to enter a new political phase as Nitish Kumar, the state’s longest serving chief minister, is likely to resign, potentially paving the way for the first BJP led government in the state. According to reports, he may submit his resignation soon after chairing his final cabinet meeting scheduled for 11 am.

Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and JD U national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha reached the residence of chief minister Nitish Kumar amid fast-moving political developments. Nitish Kumar is expected to step down as Bihar chief minister today after recently being sworn in as a Rajya Sabha MP.

Amid indications that the next chief minister could be from the BJP, JD U workers are hopeful that Nishant Kumar, who joined the party last month, may be inducted into the new cabinet, possibly as deputy chief minister.

Speculation is growing that Samrat Choudhary could succeed Nitish Kumar. Choudhary, once associated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal, joined the BJP in 2017 and is currently serving as deputy chief minister.

A series of crucial meetings in Patna will determine Bihar’s next chief minister. Nitish Kumar will chair his final cabinet meeting at 11 am before likely stepping down.

At 3 pm, the BJP Legislature Party will meet to elect its leader, with Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending as central observer. This will be followed by an NDA meeting at 4 pm in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, where the Legislature Party leader will be finalised.