Bihar News : Bihar witnessed a historic political moment on Wednesday as Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister for the 10th time. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan, where Governor Arif Mohammed Khan administered the oath of office and secrecy. Alongside him, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, marking the re-establishment of an NDA-led government in the state.
The ceremony saw an impressive gathering of political leaders from across the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and several Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states attended the event, reflecting the political significance of the new cabinet formation.
A total of 26 ministers took oath during the ceremony. Among the first to be sworn in were Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Shravan Kumar, Mangal Pandey, Ashok Choudhary, and Dilip Jaiswal. Later, Leshi Singh, Nitin Navin, Ramkripal Yadav, Santosh Suman, Madan Sahni, Sanjay Kumar Paswan, and Sanjay Singh took oath as cabinet ministers, further strengthening the government’s leadership structure.
Nitish Kumar’s Journey as Chief Minister: A Timeline
Nitish Kumar remains one of India’s longest-serving Chief Ministers, holding power across nearly two decades with multiple political realignments:
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March 2000: Took oath as CM for the first time but resigned within seven days after failing to prove majority.
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24 November 2005: Returned as CM with support of the BJP-led NDA alliance.
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26 November 2010: Became CM for the third time following another electoral victory with the NDA.
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20 November 2015: Sworn in as CM backed by the Mahagathbandhan (JDU-RJD-Congress).
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27 July 2017: Took oath again after leaving the Mahagathbandhan and rejoining the NDA.
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16 November 2020: Sworn in for the seventh time after NDA returned to power.
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10 August 2022: Took oath for the eighth time, switching alliance back to Mahagathbandhan.
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28 January 2024: Took oath for the ninth time after leaving Mahagathbandhan and rejoining NDA.
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20 November 2025: Assumed office for the record 10th term, setting a new milestone in Bihar politics.
This swearing-in marks the beginning of yet another NDA-led administration, expected to focus on governance, infrastructure expansion, and political stability in Bihar.
