Nitish Kumar Sworn In as Bihar CM for 10th Time; PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar Congratulate, Samrat Choudhary and 26 Ministers Join Cabinet

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan extended greetings to Nitish Kumar on being sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time. In his message, he said: “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar. Warm wishes to him and all the newly sworn-in ministers as they assume their responsibilities. May their collective leadership usher in a new phase of sustained growth, good governance, inclusive development, and prosperity of Bihar.”

Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time at a grand ceremony in Gandhi Maidan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA leaders in attendance. LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan congratulated him and hailed the moment as “historic,” echoing his slogan of “Bihar first, Biharis first.” While Paswan expressed full support for the new government, he was widely seen as eyeing a Deputy CM post, which ultimately went to BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. "This is a big responsibility. My government will work to put Bihar first and Biharis first with Prime Minister Modi's vision and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's experience," he said.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday congratulated Nitish Kumar on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time, saying he was confident that the newly formed NDA government will accelerate the state’s progress. 

Here is the complete list of 27 ministers sworn in alongside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, marking the new Bihar cabinet formation.

Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav congratulated Nitish Kumar on taking oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister for the 10th time and extended best wishes to all ministers sworn in, while also reminding the new NDA government of its responsibility to fulfill promises and declarations made during the elections, stressing that people’s hopes must be met with positive and qualitative change in the lives of Bihar’s citizens.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Nitish Kumar as a skilled and experienced administrator with a strong record of good governance, extending his heartfelt wishes as Kumar began his new term as Bihar’s Chief Minister.

Two powerful images capture the historic swearing‑in of Nitish Kumar at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan-  one showing him signing official papers as Chief Minister, and the other as he takes oath for the 10th time, marking a defining moment in Bihar’s political journey.

Photos from Patna’s Gandhi Maidan capture Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly congratulating Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after his 10th swearing‑in. The visuals highlight the strength of the NDA alliance, with top leaders standing together to mark the beginning of Bihar’s new government.

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal hailed the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar, stating that the people have decided the state will progress rapidly. He added that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision is to make India a developed nation by 2047, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s commitment is to ensure Bihar itself becomes a developed state.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hailed the occasion as a victory of people’s trust and confidence, stating that “development will now become Bihar’s identity.”

After taking oath as a minister in Bihar, Dilip Jaiswal said, “Fulfilling the dream of a developed Bihar is a challenge, and the government’s priority is to ensure development under the rule of law.”

Bihar’s NDA government has been formed with Nitish Kumar taking oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. Alongside him, 26 ministers were sworn in, comprising 14 from BJP and 8 from JD(U). The line‑up includes three women leaders, a Muslim representative, and several newly elected MLAs, reflecting both continuity and fresh representation in the state’s leadership.

Following the grand swearing‑in of Nitish Kumar as Bihar’s Chief Minister for the 10th time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and NDA leaders began leaving Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the crowd by waving a traditional gamcha at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, as he congratulated the people of Bihar on the formation of the new government.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated Nitish Kumar on becoming Bihar’s Chief Minister for the 10th time, saying the people of Bihar had chosen good governance. Nitish Kumar took oath at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and several NDA leaders, with Chief Ministers from across NDA-ruled states also attending the ceremony.

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor held a silent fast at Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran after his party failed to win any seat in the Bihar Assembly elections. 

Bihar has sworn in Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister for a record 10th time at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Alongside him, Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha have taken oath as Deputy Chief Ministers, cementing BJP’s strong role in the NDA government. The new cabinet also features key leaders including Santosh Suman, Sunil Kumar, Shravan Kumar, Vijay Chaudhary, Rama Nishad, Leshi Singh, Nitin Naveen, Madan Sahni, Ram Kripal Yadav, Mohd. Zama Khan, Sanjay Singh Tiger, Arun Shankar Prasad, Surendra Mehta, Narayan Prasad, and others, reflecting a broad coalition of experienced ministers and fresh faces to lead Bihar’s governance.  

Mangal Pandey, Dilip Jaiswal, and Ram Kripal Yadav have taken oath as ministers in Nitish Kumar’s new cabinet at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Mangal Pandey is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar. He has served as the state BJP president, played a key role in strengthening the party’s organisation, and currently holds the post of Health Minister of Bihar.

Surendra Mehta has also taken the oath as a minister in Nitish Kumar’s new cabinet at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. He was serving as the Minister of the Department of Sports in Bihar, a department established on January 9, 2024. 

Mohd. Zama Khan, Sanjay Singh Tiger, Arun Shankar Prasad, Surender Mehta, Narayan Prasad, and Rama Nishad were sworn in as ministers in Nitish Kumar’s new cabinet at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Zama Khan represents JD(U), while Sanjay Singh Tiger and Rama Nishad have been inducted from the BJP quota, reflecting the NDA’s coalition strength in Bihar.

At Gandhi Maidan in Patna, leaders including Leshi Singh, Nitin Naveen, Madan Sahni, Ram Kripal Yadav, Santosh Kumar Suman, and Sunil Kumar took oath as ministers in Nitish Kumar’s new cabinet. Their induction alongside the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers marks the formal expansion of the NDA government in Bihar.

At Gandhi Maidan in Patna, several leaders, including Santosh Suman, Sunil Kumar, Shrowan Kumar, Vijay Chaudhary, and Rama Nishad, took oath as ministers in Nitish Kumar’s new cabinet. Their swearing‑in alongside the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers marks the formal beginning of the NDA government in Bihar.

At Nitish Kumar’s record 10th swearing‑in in Patna, Vijay Kumar Sinha once again took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. His continuation in the role signals BJP’s strong presence in the new NDA government, with Sinha retaining his position alongside Samrat Chaudhary as part of the dual deputy CM arrangement.

Samrat Chaudhary has taken oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar during Nitish Kumar’s record 10th swearing‑in at Gandhi Maidan. A senior BJP leader, Chaudhary, previously served as Agriculture Minister in the Rabri Devi regime, and his elevation to Deputy CM reflects the party’s strong presence in the new NDA government.

Nitish Kumar officially takes oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. The ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and several NDA leaders, marks a historic moment in Bihar politics as the new cabinet is set to be sworn in alongside him.

Watch the Bihar CM Oath Ceremony Live here. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now joined the leaders on stage at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan for Nitish Kumar’s record 10th swearing‑in as Chief Minister. With Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and several NDA chief ministers already present, the event has turned into a major show of strength for the alliance as the new cabinet prepares to take oath.

At Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant described his father’s record 10th oath as Chief Minister as a proud and historic occasion. He congratulated Nitish Kumar and thanked the ministers, leaders, and people present at the ceremony, highlighting the significance of the event for Bihar’s political journey.

“I congratulate my father as he takes the oath for the 10th time. I express gratitude and appreciation to all ministers and everyone who has come to attend the ceremony.”

In Patna, singer and newly elected BJP MLA Maithili Thakur described the swearing‑in of Nitish Kumar as a "grand festival," adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to join the celebrations soon as the NDA government takes shape in Bihar.

As Nitish Kumar takes oath for a record 10th time at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, his son Nishant Kumar is also present at the venue, marking a rare public appearance. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda and other NDA leaders on stage, the presence of Nishant adds a personal touch to the otherwise grand political spectacle.

Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan is ready for Nitish Kumar’s swearing‑in as Chief Minister for the 10th time. The stage is already set with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda present, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in Patna to join the ceremony. 

Patna’s Gandhi Maidan has turned into the epicentre of national politics as all top NDA chief ministers and senior leaders gather for Nitish Kumar’s historic swearing‑in. Marking his 10th term as Bihar CM, the ceremony is being projected as a grand show of strength, with 10 BJP ministers set to take oath alongside JD(U) leaders. The presence of heavyweights like Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar, and Chandrababu Naidu on stage underscores the alliance’s unity and the significance of this moment for Bihar’s political future.  

The new Bihar cabinet has been confirmed with senior JD(U) leaders like Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Vijendra Yadav, Shravan Kumar, Ashok Chaudhary, Lesi Singh, and Madan Sahni joining, while the BJP quota includes Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Sinha, Shreyasi Singh, Mangal Pandey, and Nitin Naveen among others. The swearing‑in at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan is being attended by top leaders, including Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Chandrababu Naidu, marking Nitish Kumar’s record 10th oath as Chief Minister.  

Unconfirmed reports suggest the new Bihar cabinet may include 18 ministers alongside Nitish Kumar, with six each from JD(U) and BJP, and others from alliance partners. Expected JD(U) names include Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Shrawan Kumar, Lesi Singh, and Ashok Chowdhary, while BJP leaders like Samrat Choudhary, Prem Kumar, Mangal Pandey, and Renu Devi are likely to return. Fresh entrants such as Anand Mishra and Gayatri Devi are also being mentioned, along with Raju Tiwary (LJP‑RV), Santosh Suman (HAM‑S), and Snehlata Kushwaha (RLM). These remain unconfirmed reports.

On the morning of his 10th swearing‑in, Nitish Kumar turned to X with a pledge that Bihar is ready to “begin a new journey of development.” He framed the oath as more than a ritual - a reflection of the confidence millions of Biharis place in him. Calling the moment historic, he extended warm wishes to the people of the state, while his party, JD(U), echoed that today’s ceremony at Gandhi Maidan will be remembered as a proud chapter in Bihar’s history.

Chhattisgarh’s Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma have landed in Patna for the swearing-in of Bihar CM-designate Nitish Kumar. Speaking to the media, Vijay Sharma expressed enthusiasm over the NDA’s return, stating, “Bihar mein aayi bahar hai, NDA ki phir se aayi sarkaar hai.”

Their arrival marks the growing presence of top NDA leaders gathering at Gandhi Maidan ahead of the ceremony scheduled to begin around 11:30 AM.Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma have landed in Patna for the swearing-in of Bihar CM-designate Nitish Kumar. Speaking to the media, Vijay Sharma expressed enthusiasm over the NDA’s return, stating, “Bihar mein aayi bahar hai, NDA ki phir se aayi sarkaar hai.”

Their arrival marks the growing presence of top NDA leaders gathering at Gandhi Maidan ahead of the ceremony scheduled to begin around 11:30 AM.

The NDA’s sweeping win in Bihar was built on a decisive mandate across constituencies. Their alliance strength and voter trust combined to seal a clear path to power. The NDA sealed a decisive mandate in Bihar, winning 202 of the 243 assembly seats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with senior NDA leaders, will attend Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in ceremony. The event at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan is set to begin at 11:30 am.