Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Thursday, following the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) decisive victory in the 2025 assembly elections. The NDA secured 202 out of 243 seats, ensuring a comfortable majority in the state. The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna and witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several senior NDA leaders, underscoring the significance of the event.
Alongside Nitish Kumar, BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers, reflecting the coalition’s power-sharing arrangement. A total of 24 ministers were inducted into the cabinet, marking the beginning of a new term for the NDA government in Bihar. The ceremony highlighted the alliance’s unity and commitment to steering the state toward stability and growth.
The newly formed cabinet has been designed to represent Bihar’s diverse social fabric. It includes three women ministers and one Muslim minister, ensuring community balance and inclusivity in governance. This composition reflects the NDA’s strategy of accommodating key social groups while strengthening its political base across the state.
Congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar Ji on taking oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister. He is an experienced administrator with a proven track record of good governance for many years. My best wishes to him for his tenure ahead. @NitishKumar pic.twitter.com/q5om9kI2IU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 20, 2025
Prime Minister Modi, in his address, praised Nitish Kumar’s governance record and emphasized the importance of continuity in Bihar’s development journey. He expressed confidence that the new government would accelerate progress in infrastructure, education, and welfare schemes, setting the stage for sustained growth. With Nitish Kumar at the helm and a diverse cabinet in place, Bihar is poised for another phase of political stability and developmental initiatives.
