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Bihar: Samrat Choudhary takes oath as CM, becomes first BJP leader at the helm

Samrat Choudhary Oath Ceremony Marks BJP’s First Bihar Chief Minister | HT India

Published on Apr 15, 2026, 11:41 AM IST

Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar CM, the first BJP leader to do so

Samrat Choudhary Oath Ceremony Marks BJP’s First Bihar Chief Minister | HT India

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 11:05 AM IST

From RJD loyalist to first BJP Bihar CM, Samrat Choudhary's big strides

Outgoing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar appointed BJP leader Samrat Choudhary as new Bihar Chief Minister during National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislatures meeting.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 8:40 AM IST

Nothing yet for Nitish's son in new Bihar govt? How Samrat's reign may start

Some JD(U) leaders have expressed their sentiments regarding Nishant taking a cabinet berth.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 4:52 AM IST

Tejashwi, Prashant Kishor slam ‘Gujarat rule’ as Samrat set to become next Bihar CM

The former deputy chief minister accused Nitish Kumar of clearing the ground for the BJP and what he called its “Godse ideology” (Santosh Kumar/ HT)

Published on Apr 14, 2026, 7:38 PM IST

Samrat wore turban as vow to dethrone Nitish, took it off. Now he gets his wish

When Nitish re-abandoned the BJP-led NDA in 2022, Samrat Choudhary tied a saffron turban and turned it into his symbol of defiance.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 4:52 AM IST

Samrat Choudhary chosen to become new Bihar chief minister

Breaking News LIVE: Samrat Choudhary To Take Oath As New Bihar CM | Nitish Kumar | BJP

Updated on Apr 14, 2026, 4:38 PM IST

Samrat first BJP CM in Bihar, comes with family legacy via other parties

BJP's Samrat Choudhary succeeds JD(U) boss Nitish Kumar, whose deputy he remained, as CM of Bihar.

Updated on Apr 14, 2026, 4:31 PM IST

Nitish era over, or not quite? Says will ‘guide’ new govt, makes 2030 promise

File photo of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar

Updated on Apr 14, 2026, 4:01 PM IST

‘Felt ashamed to say we are Bihari before Nitish Kumar’: JD(U) on outgoing CM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar greets upon arrival at his residence K Kamraj Lane in New Delhi.

Published on Apr 14, 2026, 12:50 PM IST

Nitish Kumar holds last cabinet meeting, bids emotional farewell as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar May Resign After Cabinet Meet, New Bihar CM Expected | HT India

Published on Apr 14, 2026, 12:50 PM IST

BJP's Samrat Choudhary likely to replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar Resigns, BJP Picks Former RJD, JD(U) & HAM Leader Samrat Choudhary To Be Next Bihar CM

Updated on Apr 14, 2026, 12:57 PM IST

Bihar CM announcement to be made tomorrow, Shivraj Chouhan to chair key meet

Nitish Kumar to resign as Bihar chief minister soon.

Published on Apr 13, 2026, 3:09 PM IST

Who will be next Bihar CM? Final cabinet meet with Nitish Kumar set for April 14

Nitish Kumar has begun vacating his official residence at 7, Circular Road, reinforcing signals that his exit is imminent. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026, 9:31 AM IST

Nitish Kumar may resign after April 14 Cabinet meet; Bihar to get new CM

As Nitish Kumar prepares to step down to make his debut in the Rajya Sabha, the only House he did not represent in his long career, it will give the BJP, the largest party in the state Assembly, the opportunity to have its CM in Bihar for the first time. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026, 5:24 PM IST

13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar

A local police official said those travelling in the pickup van were coming from the neighbouring Purnea district.

Updated on Apr 11, 2026, 10:59 PM IST

13 dead, 30 injured in major collision involving bus, truck in Bihar's Katihar

At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured in a road accident in Katihar district.

Published on Apr 11, 2026, 10:18 PM IST

Nitish Kumar's resignation date set, Bihar to get new CM after April 14

Nitish Kumar after taking oath as Rajya Sabha member; the oath was administered by Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan.

Updated on Apr 11, 2026, 8:17 PM IST

Governance in Bihar has slipped into a state of ‘limbo’, says Tejashwi

Governance in Bihar has slipped into a state of ‘limbo’, says Tejashwi

Updated on Apr 11, 2026, 6:51 PM IST

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP; decision on next Bihar CM pending

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan greets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the latter takes oath as a member of the House, in New Delhi. (@SansadTV/YT via PTI Photo)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026, 3:55 PM IST

Nitish Kumar to take Rajya Sabha oath today; new govt likely by April 14–15

Nitish Kumar to take Rajya Sabha oath today; new government likely by April 14–15. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026, 11:13 AM IST

Nitish to take oath as RS member tomorrow; power transition in Bihar to follow

Chief minister Nitish Kumar. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 9, 2026, 3:19 PM IST

Nitish to meet NDA legislators after April 10 before resigning as CM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 7, 2026, 6:11 PM IST

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha member on April 10: Bihar BJP chief

Patna: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar waves to the gathering during his swearing-in ceremony as the Chief Minister of Bihar.

Updated on Apr 6, 2026, 7:01 AM IST

Nitish moved by local response during Valmikinagar visit

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, along with deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary, inaugurates various development schemes at Valmikinagar in West Champaran on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 5, 2026, 9:26 PM IST

Process for next govt after Nitish’s RS oath on April 10: Bihar BJP chief

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi with Bihar deputychief minister Samrat Choudhary. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026, 5:45 PM IST

Nitish Kumar to take Rajya Sabha oath on April 10, then resign as chief minister

As Nitish Kumar prepares to step down to make his debut in the Rajya Sabha, the only House he did not represent in his long career, it will give the BJP, the largest party in the state Assembly, the opportunity to have its CM in Bihar for the first time. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026, 6:25 PM IST

'Deeply emotional': Leaders lament Nitish Kumar’s exit from Bihar upper House

Frontrunners to replace Nitish Kumar in Bihar include Samrat Choudhary and Nityanand Rai.

Published on Mar 31, 2026, 7:11 AM IST

Bihar: Emotions run high after Nitish’s resignation

JD(U) MLC Sanjay Gandhi displays Nitish Kumar’s resignation letter from the Bihar Legislative Council at the Bihar Vidhan Sabha in Patna on Monday. (ANI photo)

Published on Mar 30, 2026, 10:30 PM IST

While BJP decides...: Nitish has quit Bihar legislature, here's why he stays CM

Using a remote, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurating new administrative and academic buildings of Patna University on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Updated on Mar 31, 2026, 4:49 AM IST

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