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nitish Kumar Sworn In as Bihar Chief Minister for Historic Tenth Term

Bihar’s political landscape saw a significant moment on Thursday as Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for a record tenth time. The ceremony, held at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan, marks the return of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to power in the state.

Nitish kumar’s swearing-in was accompanied by those of Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alongside other leaders, solidifying the formation of the new Bihar government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his congratulations, offering a signature ‘gamchha’ wave and stating via a post on X that these “wonderful” leaders would “take Bihar to new heights.”

Did you know?-Nitish Kumar previously served as Chief Minister from 2005 to 2014, and again from 2015 to 2017, and then from 2017 to 2022. His tenures have often involved shifting alliances.

The path to this moment was solidified a day prior, when Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected leader of the NDA following a meeting of its 202 legislators. Simultaneously, the JD(U) affirmed Nitish’s leadership at a separate meeting. This followed a decisive victory for the NDA in last week’s state Assembly elections, securing a landslide majority of 202 out of 243 seats. The BJP secured 89 seats, while the JD(U) won 85, with the LJP(RV) taking 19, HAM 5, and RLM 4.

Pro tip:-Understanding the dynamics of coalition governments is key to understanding Bihar politics. Alliances frequently shift, impacting policy and governance.

The composition of the Bihar Cabinet ministers list for 2025 is currently under scrutiny as portfolios are assigned.

Behind the scenes, negotiations are underway regarding key legislative positions. sources within the BJP indicate the party has actively sought to retain the post of Assembly Speaker, with senior BJP leader and former minister prem kumar widely tipped as the frontrunner for the role.

Nitish Kumar’s decision to rejoin the NDA came after a period of alignment with the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ (Grand Alliance), which included the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress. Growing dissatisfaction within the alliance, reportedly stemming from disagreements over power-sharing and policy direction, ultimately led to the shift. The RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, had previously held the Deputy Chief Minister’s post. The change in power dynamics effectively ended the Mahagathbandhan’s run in Bihar.

Reader question:-How will this new NDA government address key issues facing Bihar, such as unemployment and infrastructure development? What are your thoughts?

The return of the NDA to power signals a new chapter for Bihar, and all eyes will be on the new government as it navigates the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Description of Changes & How the task was Addressed:

* Why: The article now explains why Nitish Kumar switched alliances, detailing dissatisfaction within the mahagathbandhan.
* Who: The key players (Nitish Kumar, Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Narendra Modi, Tejashwi Yadav, Prem Kumar) are clearly identified and their roles explained.
* What: The core event – Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in as CM for a tenth term and the return of the NDA – is the central focus.
* How did it end?: The article explains how the Mahagathbandhan ended, leading to the current NDA government.
* Breakpoints & Interactive Boxes: Two natural breakpoints were identified