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Bihar New CM Name Announcement: For the first time, the BJP is set to install its own Chief Minister in Bihar. Samrat Chaudhary will be Bihar’s new Chief Minister. Prior to this, the final day of Kharmas was marked by Nitish Kumar’s resignation and a meeting of the legislators. Catch every update here, first.
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05:10 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM: Samrat Choudhary Elected Leader of the NDA Legislative Party
In a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislative party held in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as the leader. Nitish Kumar garlanded him. All NDA MLAs and senior leaders were present at the event.
05:03 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM: What Did Neeraj Bablu and Shahnawaz Hussain Say?
Commenting on Samrat Choudhary’s election as the leader of the BJP legislative party, BJP leader Neeraj Kumar Singh stated that the BJP has received this opportunity after many years. He affirmed that the NDA would govern, and under Samrat Choudhary’s leadership, Bihar would witness significant development. Meanwhile, BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain expressed his delight over Samrat Choudhary’s election as the BJP legislative party leader, calling it a matter of great joy.
He noted that Samrat Choudhary would also be elected as the leader of the NDA. He added that Samrat Choudhary would carry forward the work initiated by Nitish Kumar; emphasising that the NDA government existed in the past, continues to exist now, and it is a matter of immense happiness that an NDA Chief Minister is being appointed.
04:51 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM 2026: Gratitude Expressed to PM Modi and CM Nitish
Samrat Choudhary expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for placing their trust in him and entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the BJP legislative wing. He stated that for him, this is not merely a political post, but a sacred opportunity to serve the people of Bihar and to realise their hopes and dreams.
He pledged to live up to the expectations of every citizen with absolute integrity, dedication, and honesty. He affirmed that, under the able leadership of the country’s Prime Minister and the guidance of National President Nitin Naveen, he would strive ceaselessly to steer Bihar toward new dimensions of development, good governance, and prosperity.
He added that the affection, blessings, and support of all present constitute his greatest strength. Samrat Choudhary further remarked that he has full confidence in the fact that Nitish Kumar has taught him how to conduct the business of government, and that under his guidance, Bihar will continue to advance steadily on the path of development. Your highly successful tenure and model of good governance serve as a source of inspiration.
04:23 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar Politics News: What did Samrat Choudhary say?
After being elected as the leader of the legislative party, Samrat Choudhary expressed his gratitude to all the leaders and workers of the BJP. He stated, “I have been active in politics for 20 years, but initially, I lacked a specific ideological affiliation. In 2015, I received the opportunity to join the BJP. Since then, whatever responsibility the party entrusted to me, I have discharged it with a deep sense of duty. The party gave me the opportunity to serve in various capacities.
The party placed its trust in me. When the NDA government was formed in Bihar, I had the privilege of becoming the Deputy Chief Minister. In 2025, when the NDA government was formed once again, I received the opportunity to serve as the Minister of the Home Department as well as the Deputy Chief Minister. Today, I have once again been entrusted with a major responsibility, and I will strive my utmost to fulfill it.”
04:11 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM: Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares details
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that all the legislators gave their assent to the name of Samrat Choudhary, which was proposed by Vijay Kumar Sinha. Subsequently, Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as the leader of the legislative party.
“Samrat has been elected unanimously. I congratulate him. Nitish Kumar has served Bihar for 20 years. He transformed Bihar. He liberated Bihar from the era of ‘Jungle Raj’ (lawlessness). The entire nation cites the work accomplished by Nitish Kumar as an exemplary model. He provided bicycles to young girls and granted reservation rights to women. He introduced the prohibition policy. He pioneered the country’s first ‘Agriculture Roadmap.’ Now, Samrat Choudhary will carry forward Nitish Kumar’s work with even greater momentum.”
04:03 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM: Who proposed Samrat Choudhary’s name?
Senior BJP leader Vijay Sinha stated, “I propose the name of Samrat Choudhary as the leader of the party’s legislative wing.” Following this, several legislators—including Renu Devi, Mangal Pandey, and Dilip Jaiswal—extended their approval to his nomination. Subsequently, Samrat Chaudhary was unanimously elected as the leader of the legislative party.
03:55 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM: Samrat Choudhary Elected Leader of the Legislative Party
Samrat Choudhary—who arrived at the BJP via the JD(U) after starting his political journey with the RJD—will be Bihar’s new Chief Minister. For the first time, the BJP is providing its own Chief Minister in Bihar. During a meeting of the party’s legislative wing held at the BJP office on Veer Chand Patel Marg, and in the presence of all senior leaders, Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as the leader of the legislative party. Samrat is now set to visit the Lok Bhawan shortly to stake his claim to form the new government.
03:34 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM: Samrat Choudhary Set to Become Bihar’s New Chief Minister
Samrat Choudhary, a two-time Deputy Chief Minister, is poised to become Bihar’s new Chief Minister. Although an official announcement regarding his name has not yet been made, reliable BJP sources indicate that Samrat Choudhary will indeed be the new Chief Minister of Bihar. Samrat Choudhary received a grand welcome at the BJP office. Notably, Nitish Kumar also desired to see Samrat Choudhary become the Chief Minister. It is being said that the BJP high command gave its final seal of approval to Samrat Choudhary’s name specifically at Nitish Kumar’s behest.
03:23 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM: BJP Meeting Begins
The meeting of BJP legislators has commenced. All senior leaders are present, including National President Nitin Navin, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Vijay Sinha. Following this meeting, a meeting of the NDA legislative party will take place. Samrat Choudhary’s name has been all but finalised for the post of Bihar’s new Chief Minister. After 4:00 PM, Shivraj Singh is expected to formally announce the name of the new Chief Minister.
03:17 PM, 14-Apr-2026
Bihar New CM Live: CM Nitish Kumar Tenders His Resignation
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Choudhary. The Governor has accepted his resignation. After a conversation lasting approximately six minutes, Nitish Kumar exited the Lok Bhawan. Nitish Kumar greeted the people with folded hands.
