Historic Shift in Bihar: Samrat Choudhary Sworn In as First BJP Chief Minister

In a landmark political development, Samrat Choudhary has taken the oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, marking the first time a BJP leader has held the post. Alongside him, JDU's Vijay Chaudhary and Bijendra Yadav were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers at Lok Bhavan, Patna.

A new chapter has begun in Bihar's political history as Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of the state today. The oath-taking ceremony took place at 11 AM at Lok Bhavan in Patna, fulfilling the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) long-standing goal of leading the government in Bihar. Nitish Kumar, who governed the state for two decades, is now set to transition into national politics in Delhi. This event marks a golden milestone in the BJP's political journey, as it's the first time the party has secured the Chief Minister's chair in the state.

Oath Ceremony and Government Formation

After being elected as the leader of the NDA legislative party, Samrat Choudhary staked his claim to form the government before the Governor. Following the resignation of Nitish Kumar, Choudhary took the oath of office today. To maintain the balance of the alliance, two Deputy Chief Ministers from the JDU quota, Vijay Chaudhary and Bijendra Yadav, also took their oaths. This transition comes after 46 years of active struggle by the Jan Sangh and later the BJP in Bihar's political landscape.

The Rise of Samrat Choudhary

Samrat Choudhary, who joined the BJP only nine years ago, is known as a vocal and aggressive leader.

Profile of Deputy CM Bijendra Yadav

Bijendra Yadav, often referred to as the 'Architect of Kosi' (Kosi ka Vishwakarma), brings immense experience to the new cabinet:

Profile of Deputy CM Vijay Chaudhary

Vijay Chaudhary is regarded as one of the most senior JDU leaders and a key member of Nitish Kumar's think tank:

Caste Dynamics and Key Attendees

The new government has carefully balanced caste equations. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary hails from the Kushwaha community, while Deputy CM Vijay Chaudhary belongs to the Bhumihar community and Bijendra Yadav represents the OBC community. The ceremony at Lok Bhavan saw the presence of several political heavyweights, including Ravi Shankar Prasad, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Upendra Kushwaha, Nityanand Rai, Awadhesh Narayan Singh, and Ashok Chaudhary.

Samrat Choudhary's Political Journey

Choudhary began his career with the RJD, becoming a minister in the Rabri Devi government in 1999. He was first elected as an MLA from Parbatta in 2000. In 2013, he rebelled against the RJD to join the JDU and became a minister in the Manjhi government in 2014. After being suspended from the JDU for supporting Manjhi, he joined the BJP in 2017. He served as a minister in the Nitish cabinet in 2021 and was appointed Bihar BJP President in 2023. He won the 2025 assembly election from the Tarapur constituency before ascending to the Chief Minister's post on April 15, 2026.