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Samrat Choudhary Elected NDA Leader in Bihar, Set to Succeed Nitish Kumar as CM

JD(U) MLA Umesh Singh Kushwaha welcomed the election of Samrat Choudhary as the Leader of the NDA Legislative Party in Bihar, expressing confidence he will realise the vision of a "Viksit Bihar". Kushwaha praised outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, stating Choudhary would carry forward his good governance model and that there is no alternative to the veteran leader. Choudhary, elected as the BJP Legislative Party leader earlier, is set to become the first BJP Chief Minister of the state. This follows the resignation of Nitish Kumar, Bihar's longest-serving CM, who had been in office for 21 years.

Key Points: Samrat Choudhary to be Bihar CM as NDA Elects New Leader

  • Samrat Choudhary elected NDA Legislative Party leader
  • Set to become first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar
  • Pledged to continue Nitish Kumar's governance model
  • Nitish Kumar resigns after 21 years as CM
  • Kushwaha says no alternative to veteran leader Nitish
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"Will fulfil dreams of Viksit Bihar": Kushwaha on Samrat Choudhary elected as leader of NDA Legislative Party in Bihar

JD(U)'s Umesh Singh Kushwaha backs Samrat Choudhary as new NDA legislative leader, pledging to fulfil Viksit Bihar dreams and continue Nitish Kumar's governance model.

"He will realise the dreams of the state being Viksit Bihar. - Umesh Singh Kushwaha"

Patna, April 14

JD MLA Umesh Singh Kushwaha on Tuesday welcomed the election of Samrat Choudhary as the Leader of NDA Legislative Party in Bihar, expressing confidence that he will take forward the vision of a "Viksit Bihar".

Speaking to reporters here, Kushwaha said, "Samrat Choudhary has been elected as the Leader of the NDA Legislative Party. He will realise the dreams of the state being Viksit Bihar. He will meet the expectations of the 14 crore people of Bihar."

Praising Nitish Kumar, who has resigned as Bihar CM, the JD(U) leader said that Choudhary would carry forward his governance model.

"He will carry forward the good governance model of our leader, Nitish Kumar. Someone like Nitish Kumar takes birth once in an era; the absence of such a leader will always be felt," he said.

Kushwaha further asserted that there is no alternative to the veteran leader.

"There has never been, and there never will be, an alternative to Nitish Kumar. There is no such leader," he added.

Earlier today, Samrat Choudhary was 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.

He spoke to ANI following the ceremony, stating, "In my life, the BJP gave me several opportunities to serve."He assured the party's top leadership og prioritising India's development above everything else. "We will continue to take up the work of considering India before everything else and considering it the best, and prioritising the party," he said.

Samrat Choudhary is set to be the first Chief Minister of the BJP in Bihar. He has been working as a political worker for about 30 years, working with the BJP since 2015.

This development comes after the longest-serving CM of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, who has been Chief Minister for the past 21 years, tendered 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.

Kumar's ways of manoeuvring alliance politics have been crucial for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) being in power in Bihar.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I welcome the change, Kushwaha's comments about Nitish Kumar are spot on. His governance model, especially on law and order and women's safety, was commendable. I hope the new leadership doesn't abandon those good policies in the name of change.
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Arjun K
"No alternative to Nitish Kumar" but he just resigned? The political gymnastics in Patna are confusing for common people like us. Just want a stable government that works on roads, electricity, and schools. Bas.
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Sarah B
Interesting development. As an observer, Bihar's politics always seems to be about personalities rather than concrete development agendas. Will this new CM bring a different style of administration? The 14 crore people deserve better than just alliance arithmetic.
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Vikram M
30 years as a worker is a long time. Samrat Choudhary should understand the ground realities of Bihar well. My humble request: please focus on improving the quality of government schools and hospitals. That is real vikas.
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Kavya N
The praise for Nitish Kumar from his own ally after his resignation feels... diplomatic. Let's see if the new leadership can actually reduce the migration of Bihari youth to other states for work. That's the true test of a Viksit Bihar.

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