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Samrat Choudhary Sworn In as Bihar CM, Vows to Build on Nitish Legacy

Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, succeeding Nitish Kumar who led the state for over a decade. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed confidence that Choudhary would address any shortfalls and drive the state forward, while also acknowledging his personal debt to Nitish Kumar. Deputy CM Bijendra Prasad Yadav and BJP state chief Sanjay Saraogi emphasized continuing Nitish Kumar's development model with the patronage of PM Modi. Choudhary's elevation marks the first BJP CM for Bihar and the end of the Nitish Kumar era.

Key Points: Samrat Choudhary Takes Oath as New Bihar Chief Minister

  • Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihar CM
  • Succeeds Nitish Kumar after decade-long tenure
  • NDA leaders pledge to continue development model
  • Jitan Ram Manjhi credits Nitish for his political rise
  • First BJP Chief Minister of the state
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"Samrat Choudhary will take Bihar forward...": Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi

Jitan Ram Manjhi and BJP leaders express confidence that new CM Samrat Choudhary will accelerate Bihar's development, succeeding Nitish Kumar.

"Samrat Choudhary will fulfil it and take Bihar forward - Jitan Ram Manjhi"

Patna, April 15

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday said that the new Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary will fulfil any shortfalls left in Bihar and drive it towards development.

"The kind of government they (Nitish Kumar) ran for 20 years, we believe that if there was any shortfall, Samrat Choudhary will fulfil it and take Bihar forward," he said.

He expressed gratitude towards Nitish Kumar, crediting him for his political success.

"During the meeting of the legislative party, I remarked that I possess two eyes: from one, tears of joy are flowing, while from the other, tears of sorrow. My sorrow stems from the fact that whatever I am today, the recognition I have attained is entirely due to Nitish Kumar. In 2014, he appointed a Dalit individual as the Chief Minister; consequently, today I have a name across India, and people know who I am," he said.

Bihar's new Deputy Chief Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said, "We will move forward on the basis of the development model of Nitish Kumar in Bihar and the patronage of Prime Minister Modi."

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi praised Nitish Kumar, saying he established good governance and stressed that Samrat Choudhary will accelerate it.

"Former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had drawn the line of development, established good governance, and Samrat Chaudhary will take that forward at double the speed," he said.

Earlier in the day, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary took an oath as Bihar Chief Minister.

Chaudhary arrived at the Governor's residence, Bihar Lok Bhavan, earlier in the morning to be sworn in as CM, succeeding Nitish Kumar, who had served as leader of the state for over a decade before deciding to go to the Rajya Sabha.

Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to Samrat Choudhary at Lok Bhavan in Patna. He becomes the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister of Bihar following the resignation of Nitish Kumar.

The 57-year-old faces a significant challenge as he prepares to succeed Nitish Kumar, who was sworn in as Chief Minister for a record 10th time in 2025 following the NDA's historic victory in the assembly elections.

His elevation marks the end of an era dominated by Nitish Kumar's "Sushasan" (good governance) and the beginning of a new chapter for the NDA in Bihar.

Choudhary's rise to power is notable, given his humble beginnings in politics. He started his career in the 1990s with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and later joined the BJP in 2018.

- ANI

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Priya S
Manjhi's words are very respectful and show true political maturity. Acknowledging Nitish Kumar's role while supporting the new leadership is the right spirit. Bihar needs stability and continuity in development policies. Wishing CM Choudhary all the best.
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Aman W
I appreciate the respectful tone, but let's be real. The real challenge is on the ground. We need less talk of "double speed" and more concrete plans for education, healthcare, and tackling corruption. Hope the new CM focuses on these basics.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the transition. Nitish Kumar's era defined Bihar's modern politics. Samrat Choudhary's journey from RJD to BJP shows how political landscapes shift. The key will be maintaining governance while bringing in new ideas. A tough act to follow.
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Vikram M
Jitan Ram Manjhi's emotional statement says a lot. It's rare in politics. As for the new CM, his background gives him insight into different voter bases. Hope he uses that to unite people and work for all of Bihar, not just one section. Jai Bihar!
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Kavya N
The focus should remain on development, not personalities. Whether it's Nitish's model or a new one, we need results. Better roads, reliable electricity, and safety for women. That's what will take Bihar forward. Let's see the action on the ground.

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