In a historic political shift for the Hindi heartland, Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This marks a monumental milestone in the state’s political history, as it is the first time the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken the lead role in forming a government in Bihar.
The oath of office was administered at Lok Bhawan by Governor Rajendra Arlekar, in the presence of a phalanx of senior NDA leaders. Accompanying Choudhary in the new cabinet, Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, signaling a powerful new coalition structure.
The ceremony was attended by several Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states, underscoring the national significance of the BJP finally ascending to the top post in a state where it has traditionally played second fiddle. While Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) remains a key partner in this alliance, the transition to a BJP-led leadership represents a definitive change in the power dynamics of the state. This move comes at a time of high political activity across India, with the Centre launching major outreach plans for women regarding the Reservation Bill and regional leaders like Mamata Banerjee and KTR expressing strong views on the upcoming Delimitation Bill.
As Bihar enters this new administrative era, the broader national landscape is fraught with both celebration and controversy.