Samrat Choudhary Sworn in as Bihar's First BJP Chief Minister
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar on April 15, 2026. He is the first politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold this position. Choudhary's rise follows the BJP's significant electoral gains, winning 89 seats in the 2025 Assembly elections, compared to the Janata Dal (United)'s 85. His appointment aims to strengthen the BJP's appeal among OBC and EBC voters, previously aligned with JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar. Choudhary's leadership comes amid concerns over Bihar's governance, particularly in education and health sectors, which require urgent attention. His success will depend on gaining the confidence of party workers and voters while addressing the state's developmental challenges.
Published 14 hours ago • 21 Apr 2026, 01:50 AM IST