Bihar new CM announcement LIVE: Nitish Kumar to resign as CM shortly, NDA to chose successor at 4 pm

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.