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Samrat Choudhary Set to Become Bihar CM as NDA Unanimously Elects Leader

Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur welcomed the unanimous election of Samrat Choudhary as the leader of the Bihar NDA Legislative Party, stating he would follow in the footsteps of Nitish Kumar. Choudhary, set to become Chief Minister, expressed gratitude to Nitish Kumar for the opportunity to work under his leadership and guidance. His election follows the resignation of Nitish Kumar, who had been Chief Minister for 21 years. Senior leaders including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Choudhary, expressing confidence in Bihar's development under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Key Points: Samrat Choudhary Elected Bihar NDA Leader, Set to Be CM

  • Unanimous election as NDA leader
  • Set to become Bihar's first BJP CM
  • Follows Nitish Kumar's resignation
  • Pledged to work under Nitish's guidance
  • Received congratulations from senior leaders
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"Following in Nitish's footsteps": Ram Nath Thakur on Samrat Choudhary elected as leader of NDA Legislative Party in Bihar

Samrat Choudhary unanimously elected leader of Bihar NDA Legislative Party, paving the way for him to become Chief Minister following Nitish Kumar's resignation.

"The manner in which Nitish Kumar worked... Samrat Choudhary will similarly follow in his footsteps. - Ram Nath Thakur"

Patna, April 14

Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur on Tuesday welcomed the unanimous election of Samrat Choudhary as the leader of the Bihar NDA Legislative Party.

Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur, while talking to the reporters, said, "Nitish Kumar proposed his name, and he was unanimously elected as the Leader of the Bihar NDA Legislative Party. I congratulate him. The manner in which Nitish Kumar worked for the development of Bihar, Samrat Choudhar will similarly follow in his footsteps. His (Nitish Kumar) absence will be felt. But public, MLAs and MPs will work here as time and political timing."

Choudhary, who is set to become Chief Minister here, expressed gratitude to JDU chief Nitish Kumar.

"It is a matter of pride for me to have the opportunity to work under your leadership and guidance. I shall remain continuously committed with complete loyalty, dedication, and resolve to the development of Bihar, good governance, and public welfare, so that together we can take the state to new heights. Your guidance and support shall always remain an inspiration," he wrote on X.

On the same day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated BJP's Samarat Choudhary for being elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar, paving the way for his elevation as the state Chief Minister following the resignation of Nitish Kumar.

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, "Heartiest congratulations and my best wishes on Samrat Chaudhary being elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Bihar. I am firmly confident that the resolve to develop Bihar, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will gain even greater strength."

Samrat Choudhary was on Tuesday elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar, paving the way for his elevation as the state Chief Minister following the resignation of Nitish Kumar.

Nitish Kumar, who has been Chief Minister for the past 21 years, tendered his resignation earlier in the day, which was accepted by Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Samrat Choudhary will be the first Chief Minister of the BJP in Bihar. BJP ally Upendra Kushwaha, in a post on X, congratulated Samrat Choudhary, who is the Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, for his "new responsibility".

- ANI

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Priya S
I have mixed feelings. Nitish Kumar's absence will definitely be felt, he was a steady hand for so long. Wishing Samrat Choudhary the best, but he has very big shoes to fill. The real test will be maintaining stability in the NDA alliance.
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Aman W
"Following in Nitish's footsteps" is a good line, but actions matter more. We need less political drama and more work on the ground. Hope the new leadership doesn't get caught up in Patna politics and actually delivers for the villages.
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Sarah B
Interesting transition of power. It's good to see a respectful handover and acknowledgments from both sides. Stability is key for investment and growth. Let's see if the new CM can build on Bihar's recent progress.
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Vikram M
As a Bihari living in Bangalore, my only request to the new CM is: please create opportunities here so our youth don't have to migrate. Nitish ji started good work on law and order and roads, now take it to the next level. All the best!
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Karthik V
The message of loyalty and dedication in his X post is good, but we've heard it before. I want to respectfully say that we need less praise for leaders and more concrete plans. What is your 100-day agenda for Bihar, Samrat ji?
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