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Bihar Appoints First BJP Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary

4/15/2026

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Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar's first chief minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Nitish Kumar's resignation.
Choudhary previously served as Nitish Kumar's deputy and home minister, and has a political career spanning over three decades.
Observers say the appointment aims to expand the BJP's social base in Bihar, despite concerns about his lack of traditional ties.

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Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar's first chief minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Nitish Kumar's resignation.
Choudhary previously served as Nitish Kumar's deputy and home minister, and has a political career spanning over three decades.
Observers say the appointment aims to expand the BJP's social base in Bihar, despite concerns about his lack of traditional ties.