JD(U) National Council meet on June 21, Nitish’s consultations with top leaders spark buzz
Ahead of the meeting, former chief minister Nitish Kumar has been holding a series of one-on-one meetings with his close associates and senior JD(U) leaders.
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday elected Janata Dal-United (JD-U) president Nitish Kumar as its Legislative Party Leader, paving the way for the veteran to become the Chief Minister of Bihar for the record 10th time.
Following the Legislative Party meeting, Nitish, along with other NDA leaders, went to Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form government in Bihar.
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He also submitted his resignation as the chief minister. His swearing-in ceremony will be held tomorrow, November 20, 2025.
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“Today, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to the Governor, and it has been accepted. Until the next oath-taking ceremony, Nitish Kumar has been appointed as the caretaker Chief Minister. The oath-taking ceremony will be held tomorrow,” Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal said.
Kumar has served as Bihar’s Chief Minister nine times, including a brief seven-day stint in 2000, which ended due to a lack of majority. This will be his 10th term as the Chief Minister of the state.
Earlier today, the BJP chose Samrat Chaudhary as the leader of the Legislative Party, and Vijay Kumar Sinha as the deputy leader. They both are likely to be made deputy chief ministers.
After being elected as the leader of the Bihar BJP legislature party, Samrat Choudhary said, “I thank the party for giving me such a big responsibility. We will work for the progress of Bihar.”
#WATCH | Patna | “I announce the names of Samrat Choudhary as the leader of the BJP legislature party and Vijay Kumar Sinha as the deputy leader,” says BJP’s Central Observer for the election of the leader of the legislative party in Bihar, KP Maurya. pic.x.com/K0CFd1AJPP
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The NDA returned to power in Bihar in the recently concluded assembly polls, winning 202 seats in the 243-member assembly. The BJP emerged as the single largest party winning 89, the JD(U) 85, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) 19, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) five, and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha four.
The Opposition Mahagathbandhan was completely decimated in the polls and reduced to just 35 seats.
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