Samrat Choudhary chosen to become new Bihar chief minister

SAmrat Choudhary is go down to suit the next chief government minister of Bihar after beingness elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata company legislature party on Tuesday, marking a historic shift as the BJP takes direct charge of the state government for the first time.The decision was finalised at a meeting held in the presence of central observer Shivraj Singh Chouhan and later endorsed by the NDA lawmakers in the state. The proposal to name Choudhary was moved by Vijay Kumar Sinha and seconded by Renu Devi, Mangal Pandey, Dilip Jaiswal.Track Live Updates on Bihar government formation hereThe new chief minister is expected to meet the Governor to stake claim to form the government on Tuesday, with the swearing-in ceremony likely on April 15 at Lok Bhawan.End of Nitish Kumar eraThe announcement comes just hours after Nitish Kumar resigned as chief minister, bringing to a close a political innings that spanned nearly two decades. His exit follows his recent move to the Rajya Sabha.An emotional Nitish Kumar chaired his final Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, reflecting on his 20-year tenure and the pace of development achieved under his leadership. He congratulated the incoming government and assured full cooperation and guidance in the future.The meeting turned into a farewell, with ministers and officials expressing gratitude for his leadership. “It was an emotional moment for all of us,” said senior leaders, while others described him as a guiding force whose contribution would be remembered by the people of Bihar.After the meeting, Kumar posed for a group photograph with his council of ministers and officials before returning to his official residence. He is scheduled to meet the Governor to formally submit his resignation.Even as he exits state politics, Nitish Kumar is expected to remain active in public life as a member of the Rajya Sabha, continuing to contribute to Bihar’s development from the national stage.A defining political legacyNitish Kumar’s exit marks the end of an era in Bihar politics. A product of the JP Movement, he rose from student activism to become one of the state’s most enduring leaders. Over the years, he took oath as Chief Minister multiple times and remained central to Bihar’s political landscape through shifting alliances.He is often credited with transforming Bihar's governance narrative since 2005 - focusing on roads, electricity, law and order, education, and women-led development. Initiatives such as improving infrastructure and expanding welfare schemes helped reposition Bihar as an aspirational state after years of stagnation.Despite political realignments over the years, Kumar retained his position as a pivotal leader, often shaping emerging as the kingmaker in different alliancesNDA’s new phaseWith Samrat Choudhary taking the reins, the NDA enters a new phase in Bihar politics, with the BJP assuming the leadership role within the coalition. Allies, including the Janata Dal (United), remain part of the government as discussions continue over cabinet formation and power-sharing arrangements.The NDA holds a comfortable majority in the 243-member Assembly, ensuring stability for the incoming government.