Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time – Firstpost

Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislature party on Wednesday (November 19), paving the way for the formation of a new NDA government in Bihar.

Kumar, who is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the historic 10th time, was elected as the JD(U) legislature party leader for the first time during a meeting with newly elected MLAs at his official residence in Patna. This development consolidates his long-standing leadership within the party and the state.

In a parallel meeting at the state headquarters of the BJP, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha were elected as the leader and deputy leader of the BJP legislature party respectively. His election signals continuity in the BJP’s leadership structure within the alliance.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was appointed the central observer for the NDA legislature party meetings in Bihar, proposed the names of both the BJP leaders. The proposals received unanimous support from all the MLAs, making it almost certain that Choudhary and Sinha will continue to be the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar, as they did in the previous NDA government.

With the unanimous election of Nitish Kumar and the leadership decisions of the BJP, the NDA is set to form its next government in Bihar while continuing its existing coalition structure and governance structure.

to follow of firstpost live blog For all the latest developments.

Bihar NDA swearing in ceremony

Nitish Kumar will take oath as Chief Minister today at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Around 18 ministers, including two deputy chief ministers, are expected to take oath at the ceremony at 11:30 am

Bihar is going to witness a big political event today as Nitish Kumar will take oath as Chief Minister for the record 10th time. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 11:30 am at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, which is expected to be attended by top national leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

are below 10 key points On the formation of new NDA government in Bihar.

Nitish Kumar will take oath for the 10th time

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar again, extending his nearly two-decade-long leadership in the state. He first resigned and then staked claim to form the new NDA government after the alliance’s landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections 2025.

Oath ceremony at Gandhi Maidan, Patna

The swearing in will take place at the prestigious Gandhi Maidan at 11:30 am. This will be the fourth time since 2005 that Kumar will take oath as CM at this historic venue.

Strict security arrangements for the program

Security has been tightened at Gandhi Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony, with SPG and Patna Police keeping a strict vigil at the venue. Authorities have installed 128 CCTV cameras and deployed drones for aerial surveillance, while snipers have been deployed atop nearby tall buildings. Over 2,500 security personnel along with 250 police officers and 250 magistrates are on duty to control the massive voting. Heavy traffic restrictions and barricades have also been imposed around the area as officials expect a crowd of over three lakh people.

Prominent attendees include PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda

Several top NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda, are expected to attend the event. TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will also be present along with other chief ministers of NDA-ruled states.

Deputy CM race: Chaudhary and Sinha likely to continue

With Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha elected as the leader and deputy leader of the BJP legislature party, both the leaders are expected to retain their posts as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar.

However, BJP leader Mangal Pandey is also reportedly being considered.

Still no decision on speaker post

The selection of the next Assembly Speaker has not been decided yet. The names being considered also include BJP leader Prem Kumar and JDU’s Vijay Chaudhary. Reports suggest that both parties are interested in securing the post.

Portfolio allocation under discussion

Talks are going on between JDU and BJP regarding key ministries.
Reports indicate that both sides are particularly interested in the Home and Education portfolios, making portfolio talks important in the coming days.

Potential cabinet size: 30-36 ministers

The new NDA government is expected to form a cabinet comprising 30 to 36 ministers in the 243-member Bihar Assembly. The possible separation includes 16 ministers from the BJP and 14 from the JD(U), while the smaller alliance partners are expected to get portfolios depending on their strength in the assembly.

Expectation of new faces in the cabinet

Allies of JDU, BJP and NDA are preparing to present Many became ministers for the first time With experienced leaders. The alliance partners are likely to have one ministerial berth for every six MLAs.

NDA gets a huge victory in Bihar elections 2025

The NDA won a landslide victory, winning 202 of the 243 assembly seats in Bihar and delivering a decisive mandate in the state. Within this sweep, the BJP secured 89 seats, while the JD(U) emerged as the second largest force in the alliance. In contrast, the Grand Alliance suffered a massive decline and was reduced to only 36 seats.