Yesterday on April 15, 2026, Samrat Choudhary took the oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister. And listen to this – he’s the first-ever BJP leader to become CM of Bihar. No one from their party has held that chair before. It’s a quiet kind of historic moment. Not the loud, massive public swearing-in we’ve seen in the past, but still important.
At Lok Bhawan in Patna, around 10:50-11 in the morning, the Governor, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, administered the oath to Samrat. Right after him, two senior JD(U) leaders – Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav – took their oaths too. They are now the Deputy Chief Ministers.
Twists, turns, alliance changes – but he kept coming back. He built roads, improved schools, pushed for women’s safety, gave bicycles to girls, made toilets, tried to control crime.
Nitish Kumar changed the image of the state from the old “Jungle Raj” days. But, on April 14, he resigned after his last cabinet meeting. MLAs stood up and thanked him with respect. He has now gone to Rajya Sabha in Delhi, and he’s promised to guide the new team whenever needed.
Samrat Choudhary is 57. He’s not new to power – he was already Deputy CM and handled the Home Ministry. He comes from a political family; his father Shakuni Choudhary was a known reputed political leader. Samrat started his political journey with Lalu Prasad Yadav RJD, then with Nitish Kumar, JD(U), and in 2017 joined BJP. That decision shaped his journey rapidly for the further political career. He became state BJP president, worked hard on the ground, especially connecting with Koeri-Kushwaha communities. People who know him say he’s straightforward, energetic, and a strong organizer. He once joked about not removing his saffron turban till certain things changed – well, life moves in circles, and now he’s leading the government with JD(U) support.
The ceremony wasn’t flashy. No huge crowd at Gandhi Maidan. Just the necessary people – alliance leaders, officials, family. After taking oath, Samrat Choudhary went to the State Secretariat, met senior bureaucrats, and started his responsibilities regarding the state. In his first few words, he said he wants to continue development, focus on law and order and appeal to create jobs for the youth.
Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav as Deputies – that’s smart politics. They are experienced, know their departments well (water resources and energy), and it keeps the JD(U) side strong even while BJP holds the top post. More ministers will probably join in a day or two. The full cabinet expansion is coming soon.
Bihar is the state of 13 crore people. So much talent, so many dreams, but old problems refuse to leave – floods every year, young boys and girls migrating for work, schools and hospitals that still need huge improvement, unemployment staring at every second family. Nitish’s time brought visible change, especially in infrastructure and women’s schemes. But everyone in the village knows the deeper issues are still there. Samrat’s swearing-in is big for BJP.
After years of being partner or supporter, they now have their own leader as CM in Bihar. It shows their growing strength in the heartland. For JD(U), it’s about staying relevant and keeping continuity. The opposition, especially RJD and Tejashwi Yadav’s side, will watch every step, ready to question and protest. That’s how democracy works.
People’s feelings are mixed, Some are saying, “Fresh energy, good.” Others are worried: “Will the development speed stay the same? Will Nitish’s focus on backward sections continue?” Samrat has to win trust not just with words but with results. Being from OBC background himself, he might connect well with large communities, but he’ll need to reach EBCs, Mahadalits, and every corner.
What lies ahead? Lots of work. Industries need to come so our children don’t have to leave home for jobs. Agriculture has to become stronger and smarter. Education and health can’t wait. Then there are caste equations, reservation talks, and keeping the NDA alliance smooth. Every decision will be watched because elections are never far.
Bihar has slowly moved forward. From darkness to some light. Now this new team – Samrat as CM, Vijay and Bijendra as Deputies – has the chance to take it further. Nitish’s experience is still available if needed. That stability matters.
Today was quiet but meaningful. Samrat Choudhary became the first BJP CM. The “Samrat era” has started. Let’s see how it unfolds. I’ll keep talking with you about it as things move. Development for all, peace in society, real progress – that’s what every Bihari deserves.
Sources:
- The Hindu, Times of India, Indian Express (live coverage and ceremony details)
- Economic Times, NDTV, India Today (background on leaders and transition)
- Local Patna reports and official updates from Raj Bhavan and State Secretariat.
