In a significant political event, Nitish Kumar has once again taken the oath of office, marking a record tenth term as the Chief Minister of Bihar. The swearing-in ceremony, held on November 20, 2025, also saw BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha being sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, solidifying the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the state.
A Historic Swearing-In Ceremony
The event was not just about the chief minister; it was the formal beginning of a new coalition government. Alongside the top leadership, a number of MLAs from the alliance partners, including the BJP, JD(U), Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP), and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), are expected to take oath as ministers in the newly formed Bihar government. A major immediate task for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be the strategic allocation of cabinet berths to representatives from his JD(U) and its allied parties.
The Key Figures in the New Government
The spotlight was firmly on three individuals during the ceremony. Nitish Kumar created a political record with his tenth inauguration. Joining him at the helm are two powerful BJP leaders: Samrat Choudhary, the BJP's legislative party leader, and Vijay Kumar Sinha, the deputy leader. Their appointment as Deputy Chief Ministers underscores the BJP's crucial role in the ruling coalition. The composition of the full cabinet is being closely watched as it will signal the balance of power within the NDA.
Promises and Expectations: The NDA's Agenda
This new cabinet will be under immense pressure to deliver on the promises made by the NDA before the Bihar elections. The government's performance will be measured against a ambitious set of pledges aimed at transforming the state.
The cornerstone of their agenda is economic empowerment and job creation. A central promise was to generate one crore jobs in five years, a move designed to stop the outflow of Bihar's youth seeking employment elsewhere. For women, a key voting bloc for Kumar, the government has pledged to create 1 crore Lakhpati Didis and help select women entrepreneurs become crorepatis.
Infrastructure development is another major focus area. The NDA has vowed to build seven expressways and lay down 3,600 km of new railway tracks. People are also expecting the expansion of the Metro railway to four metropolitan cities in Bihar, as assured by the Chief Minister.
In the social sector, the promises are equally ambitious. The youth can look forward to the establishment of mega-skill centres in every district. A massive Rs 5,000-crore overhaul of the education sector has been promised. In healthcare, the vision includes building a world-class Medicity and ensuring a medical college in every district of Bihar.
The people of Bihar have high expectations from Nitish Kumar's historic tenth term. The successful implementation of these promises will define the legacy of this new government and determine the state's trajectory for the next five years.
