BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the 21st Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, marking a major political shift in the state and bringing an end to Nitish Kumar’s long tenure in power. Choudhary has become the BJP's first-ever chief minister of the state.
Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to Choudhary at the Lok Bhawan in Patna. JDU MLAs Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav have also been sworn in as Bihar Cabinet ministers. They will take charge as deputy ministers.
