New Leadership in Bihar
Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar's new Chief Minister. This marks the first time a leader from the BJP has held the top position in the state.
Departure of Nitish Kumar
The transition in leadership follows the departure of Nitish Kumar, who served as Chief Minister for over two decades. Choudhary, a former deputy CM, takes over after Kumar's exit.
Choudhary's Political Background
Prior to becoming Chief Minister, Choudhary served as deputy CM. He joined the BJP in 2017, after having been a member of other parties.