Nitish Kumar Sworn In As Historic 10th Term As Bihar CM

On 20 November 2025, Bihar witnessed a historic moment as Nitish Kumar, the Janata Dal (United) chief, was sworn in as Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th term. The swearing-in ceremony at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan drew some of the country’s most influential political leaders, following the BJP-led NDA’s emphatic victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections. With the NDA securing a robust mandate of 202 seats, the political landscape in Bihar enters a new era marked by promises of development, governance continuity, and renewed alliances.

Background: NDA’s Dominant Victory

The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections delivered a resounding win for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

Key Election Numbers

• NDA total seats: 202
• Mahagathbandhan: 35
• BJP seats: 89
• JD(U) seats: 85

Both BJP and JD(U) contested 101 constituencies each.

This clear mandate paved the way for Nitish Kumar to return as Chief Minister, further solidifying his longstanding influence in Bihar politics.

The Oath Ceremony at Gandhi Maidan

The ceremony began around 11:30 AM at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

Major Highlights

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremony.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and several Chief Ministers including Devendra Fadnavis, N Chandrababu Naidu, and Bhupendra Patel were present.
• Heavy security arrangements were implemented due to the high-profile attendees and large public gathering.

Nitish Kumar greeted the crowd as he prepared for another term as CM.

BJP Leaders Appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers

The BJP strengthened its role in the new government with two Deputy CMs.

Deputy Chief Ministers

• Vinay Kumar Sinha – sworn in for his second term
• Samrat Choudhary – sworn in as Deputy CM

JD(U) Leaders Sworn In as State Ministers

A strong team from the Janata Dal (United) joined the new cabinet.

JD(U) Ministers

• Leshi Singh
• Madan Sahni
• Nitin Nabin
• Ram Kripal Yadav
• Santosh Kumar Suman
• Sunil Kumar

These leaders represent a blend of experience and regional influence within the party.

BJP Leaders Take Oath Together

Several BJP leaders were inducted into the cabinet in a coordinated swearing-in.

BJP Ministers

• Vijay Choudhary
• Bijendra Prasad Yadav
• Shrawon Kumar
• Mangal Pandey
• Dilip Jaiswal
• Ashok Choudhary

Their induction reflects the BJP’s substantial position in the coalition and its strategic expansion in state governance.

Key Governance Priorities

• Accelerated development projects
• Social welfare and rural upliftment
• Strengthening law and order
• Infrastructure and connectivity expansion
• Economic growth and job creation
• Better coordination between state and central policies