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Bihar govt formation: Nitish Kumar to take oath as CM today; Shah, NDA leaders reach Patna

Posted on: Nov 19, 2025 10:01 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Bihar govt formation: Nitish Kumar to take oath as CM today; Shah, NDA leaders reach Patna
BIhar authorities shaping: The updates to this unrecorded blog feature ended. Years after a thumping victory, the ruling NDA is all set to reclaim power in Bihar, with the new government formation set for Thursday, November 20. A day before assuming the Chief Minister post again, Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation on Wednesday and is set to be at the top spot for a record 10th time.The NDA registered a landslide victory in Bihar winning 202 out of 243 Assembly seats, dealing a huge blow to the Opposition Mahagathbandhan. Along with the CM post, all eyes will also be set on who would assume the deputy CM and Speaker posts, and who would be inducted into the Bihar cabinet.The oath-taking ceremony of the new NDA Bihar government will take place in the iconic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday, where the 74-year-old will be sworn in as the chief minister.The grand oath-taking ceremony will be attended by dignitaries such as PM Modi, home minister Amit Shah, several union minister and chief ministers of several NDA-ruled states.The current Bihar assembly’s term ends on November 22, and the 18th assembly will be constituted on or before that date.Who will be next CM?Bihar's longest-serving chief minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath for the tenth time today, from Patna's iconic Gandhi Maidan.Bihar government formation | Key points-Some statements by NDA leaders hinted at “surprise elements” in the new cabinet.-“The big mandate means a lot of work and NDA may like to have a new look team blending youth with experience without affecting the social equation,” said a senior NDA leader.-Nitish Kumar on Tuesday took stock of preparations for the oath-taking ceremony scheduled at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan at 11 am on Thursday.-Both Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party will have their legislature party meetings on Wednesday.-A BJP functionary told Hindustan Times that the confirmation about chief minister would come on Wednesday after the legislature party meetings.-The meetings may also offer clues about who could be considered for the deputy chief minister post.

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