In a significant political development, Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record tenth time on Thursday. The ceremony, which marks another chapter in the state's volatile politics, saw the formation of a new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
Ceremony and Congratulatory Messages
The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior NDA leaders.
Following the event, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav took to social media platform X to extend his wishes. He posted a message congratulating the Chief Minister. "Heartfelt congratulations to the esteemed Shri Nitish Kumar Ji on taking the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Bihar," Yadav wrote. He also extended his best wishes to all the ministers who were sworn into the Council of Ministers.
In his post, the RJD leader expressed hope that the new government would "live up to the hopes and expectations" of the people of Bihar. He added that he hoped it would fulfill its promises and bring positive changes to the lives of the state's residents.
Composition of the New Bihar Cabinet
The new cabinet saw a total of 25 leaders taking oath. In a key development, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha were sworn in as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar.
The event solidified the latest political realignment in the state, with Nitish Kumar's JD(U) returning to the NDA fold. This move has once again reshaped the power dynamics in Bihar politics, setting the stage for the government's future agenda and political strategy.
A Historic Term and The Road Ahead
This oath-taking ceremony is historic as it cements Nitish Kumar's position as the Chief Minister of Bihar for an unprecedented tenth term. His return to the NDA alliance has significant implications for the state's political landscape ahead of future elections.
All eyes are now on the new administration as it begins its work. The government faces the immediate task of proving its majority in the state assembly and outlining its governance roadmap, amid expectations from allies and the opposition alike.
