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बिहार की बदलती कहानी के नाम।
माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री नीतीश कुमार ने अपने नेतृत्व में बिहार को निराशा और अंधकार के दौर से निकालकर विकास, सुशासन और विश्वास की राह पर आगे बढ़ाया।
कानून-व्यवस्था की बहाली से लेकर सड़क, बिजली, पानी जैसी बुनियादी सुविधाओं का विस्तार… pic.twitter.com/tWzVB1Eiuz

— Sanjay Kumar Jha (@SanjayJhaBihar) April 14, 2026

भारतीय जनता पार्टी के केंद्रीय नेतृत्व द्वारा मुझ पर विश्वास जताते हुए #भाजपा_बिहार_विधानमंडल_दल के #नेता का दायित्व सौंपने पर हृदय से आभार व्यक्त करता हूँ।
यह मेरे लिए केवल एक पद नहीं, बल्कि बिहार की जनता की सेवा, उनके विश्वास और सपनों को साकार करने का एक पवित्र अवसर है। मैं… pic.twitter.com/s4w1rlR2DU

— Samrat Choudhary (@samrat4bjp) April 14, 2026

Samrat Choudhary has been named as new Chief Minister of Bihar after Nitish Kumar resigned. He will take oath as BJP's first Chief Minister tomorrow.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha proposed the name of Samrat Choudhary as the Chief Minister. Samrat Choudhary has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party. 

After Karpoori Thakur, he will be the first leader to have served as both Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister.

आप जानते हैं कि 24 नवंबर, 2005 को राज्य में पहली बार एन०डी०ए० सरकार बनी थी। तब से राज्य में कानून का राज है और हम लगातार विकास के काम में लगे हुए हैं। सरकार ने शुरू से ही सभी तबकों का विकास किया है चाहे हिंदू हो, मुस्लिम हो, अपर कास्ट हो, पिछड़ा हो, अति पिछड़ा हो, दलित हो,…

— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) April 14, 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to the Governor and left the Lok Bhavan. The NDA legislature party meeting is scheduled to take place at 4 pm.

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Samrat Choudhary have left the Chief Minister's residence. They left after meeting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. 

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has arrived at Lok Bhavan, where he will submit his resignation to the Governor.

The process of government formation in Bihar has gathered momentum following the dissolution of the cabinet led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday.

Top BJP leaders, including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Vinod Tawde, and B.L. Santhosh, arrived in Patna to oversee the crucial developments.

They were warmly received by party workers at the airport, signalling the significance of the day's political proceedings.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the central observer for the election of the legislative party leader in Bihar.

A key meeting of the BJP legislative party is scheduled at the party office. During this meeting, the BJP legislative party will elect its leader -- effectively deciding who will become the next Chief Minister of the state.

Following the legislative party meeting, Shivraj Singh Chouhan is expected to formally announce the name of Bihar's next Chief Minister.

Subsequently, the NDA legislative party meeting will further formalise the decision.

According to sources, clarity on the name of the Chief Minister is likely to be announced by around 5.00 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Janata Dal (United) had initially scheduled its legislative party meeting for 12.30 p.m. However, reports indicated that the meeting had been cancelled.

This development places the responsibility squarely on the BJP to decide the next Chief Minister, underscoring a significant shift in the state's political dynamics.

With senior leadership present and crucial meetings lined up, all eyes are now on the BJP as it prepares to finalise its candidate.

The outcome will not only determine the next leader of Bihar but also shape the state's political direction in the coming months.

Earlier, Nitish Kumar chaired the last meeting of the Cabinet at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Patna, and informed his cabinet colleagues of stepping down from the post of the Chief Minister. He has also recommended the dissolution of the current cabinet of the Bihar government.

In a short while, Nitish Kumar will leave for Lok Bhavan where he will submit his resignation to the Governor.

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin, Union Minister Shivraj Singh and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reach the Chief Minister's residence.

In his last cabinet meeting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addressed his colleagues with a message that blended responsibility with resolve, urging them to continue working with greater dedication for the development of the state.

"You are already working diligently, but now strive to do even better. The responsibility of taking Bihar forward rests upon all of you," he said -- words that are now being widely interpreted as a guiding directive for the future leadership -- during the 20-minute cabinet meet.

Reflecting on the journey so far, the Chief Minister acknowledged the collective efforts that had contributed to Bihar's progress over the years.

He emphasised that the foundation laid through years of governance must now be strengthened further to elevate the state to new heights of development.

The most emotional moment came when Nitish Kumar remarked, "This is a deeply emotional moment. I am now heading to Delhi, but I will continue to keep a watchful eye on everything from there."

The statement carried both reassurance and symbolism -- suggesting that while he may be stepping away from the state's day-to-day political helm, his engagement with Bihar's affairs will endure.

He further reassured his ministers of his continued support and affection.

"My love and affection for all of you will endure forever," he said, expressing gratitude to his colleagues.

The atmosphere in the room turned solemn, with several ministers visibly overwhelmed, underscoring the emotional weight of the moment.

Political observers view this meeting as more than a procedural closure -- it stands as a symbolic transition, marking the end of a significant chapter in Bihar's political history.

Under Nitish Kumar's leadership, the state witnessed notable progress across multiple sectors.

As a new phase begins, the onus now lies on the incoming leadership to sustain this momentum and build upon the legacy he leaves behind.

This final cabinet meeting made one thing unmistakably clear: even as Nitish Kumar steps away from office, his enduring bond with Bihar and his commitment to its development remain firmly intact.

Janta Dal (United) National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday said that it was the last Cabinet meeting of the outgoing chief minister Nitish Kumar in which he addressed all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).

The outgoing CM Nitish Kumar today chaired the State Cabinet meeting at the Old Secretariat. Jha added that Nitish Kumar will meet the Governor today.

Speaking to reporters following the Cabinet meeting, Sanjay Jha said, "It was the last Cabinet meeting, in which the CM addressed all MLAs. He said it was his last Cabinet meeting as the CM. He said after the Cabinet meeting, he will go and meet the Governor."

Asserting that the present government and future administrations will continue to function under Nitish Kumar's guidance, he called it an "emotional moment" for the people of the state.

Speaking to reporters on the political developments in the state, Jha said the transformation of the state under Nitish Kumar had restored pride among its people. "This is an emotional moment for the 140 million people of Bihar. We always say that we felt ashamed to say we are Bihari before Nitish ji's arrival, and after his arrival, Bihar's respect and prestige remained intact," he said.

Furthermore, Bihar Minister Ramkripal Yadav said that Nitish Kumar had done a lot for the state and this was an emotional moment for all.

"The CM expressed gratitude towards the members of the Cabinet and the public. It was an emotional moment where he expressed his emotions. Everyone is emotional today. All that Nitish Kumar ji has done for the state no one else has done...Everyone was emotional today..." he told reporters.

State Minister Leshi Singh said, "It is both an emotional and proud moment today. We have been with him (Nitish Kumar) since 1995."

The remarks come as political developments in Bihar have gained pace over leadership dynamics as the NDA will meet today at 4 pm in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly to chose Nitish's successor.

Nitish Kumar, now a Rajya Sabha member, is set to resign today as Bihar Chief Minister, clearing the way for a new leader at the helm, likely from the BJP, its ally both at the state and Centre.

The oath-taking ceremony will be held on Wednesday at 11 am at Lok Bhavan.

Apart from the Chief Minister, a Deputy Chief Minister from the JD(U) quota may also take oath. 

Earlier, there was a proposal to hold the oath-taking ceremony at Gandhi Maidan, but it will now be organised at Lok Bhavan instead.