Senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary (57-year-old) has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar following the resignation of Nitish Kumar.
Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to Samrat Chaudhary at Lok Bhavan in Patna.
JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav were also sworn in as deputy CMs.
The BJP is the single largest party in the 243-strong Bihar assembly with 89 MLAs.

Why Did Nitish Kumar Resign?

Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s longest-serving chief minister, has resigned from the post on the 14th April, 2026.
He later submitted his resignation to the Governor at Lok Bhavan and said the new government would have his “full cooperation and guidance”.
After serving as the Chief Minister for over two decades, his departure signals the end of the era in Bihar politics.
Kumar, who has served as chief minister a record 10 times since 2005, refrained from speaking to the media but shared a detailed statement outlining his tenure and contributions.
Nitish has been elected as a Rajya Sabha member of parliament (MP).

Who is Samrat Choudhary?

Samrat Choudhary is a prominent Indian politician and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar. Known for his strong grassroots connections and assertive leadership, he has emerged as a key face in Bihar politics.
Choudhary, who began his political career with the RJD before joining the BJP in 2017, had long been seen as a frontrunner for the chief minister’s post after Kumar signalled his move to the Rajya Sabha.

Full Name: Samrat Choudhary
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
State: Bihar
Father: Shakuni Choudhary, a veteran Bihar politician, a six-time MLA from the Tarapur constituency.
Mother: Parvati Devi – won the same seat in 1998 for the now-defunct Samta Party
Known For: Strong OBC leadership, aggressive political style

Total NDA: 202 (Massive Majority)