Bihar Politics / Samrat Choudhary Set to Become New Chief Minister of Bihar, Likely to Take Oath Tomorrow
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Key Points
Samrat Choudhary, elected BJP legislative leader, succeeds Nitish Kumar as Bihar’s Chief Minister, marking a new era with his extensive political career.
Patna, Apr 14: At a crucial NDA meeting held in Patna, Samrat Choudhary was unanimously elected as the BJP legislative party leader in Bihar, setting the stage for his swearing-in as the next Chief Minister of the state.
For the first time in Bihar’s history, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to get a Chief Minister, marking a landmark political shift in the state’s governance.
This development followed Nitish Kumar’s resignation earlier in the day, after dissolving his Cabinet in its final meeting.
The announcement was made in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly at 4 pm, with the oath ceremony expected to take place Wednesday.
Nitish Kumar’s departure marks the end of a long tenure spanning nearly two decades, ushering in a new chapter in Bihar’s political leadership under Choudhary.
Who is Samrat Choudhary?
Samrat Choudhary, alias Rakesh Kumar, is a seasoned Indian politician with an extensive and influential career in Bihar’s political landscape.
He served as the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Bihar before taking over the reign from Nitish Kumar as the new Chief Minister of the state.
Choudhary hails from a distinguished political family in Bihar. His father, Shakuni Choudhary, is a veteran leader who has served both as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Member of Parliament (MP) seven times, earning a reputation as one of the state’s most seasoned politicians.
His mother, Parvati Devi, has also made her mark in public life, representing the Tarapur constituency as an MLA.
Samrat inherited a legacy of leadership and public service, which has significantly shaped his own journey and rise as a prominent figure in Bihar’s politics.
His Political Journey
A seasoned leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Tarapur in 2025 after previously serving as a Member of the Legislative Council.
Choudhary has held several key roles, including BJP Bihar State President (2023-2024), Vice President of the state unit, and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council (2022).
Also read: Curtains Come Down on Two-Decade ‘Nitish Era’ as Nitish Kumar Ends Bihar CM Stint
Notably, he engineered a major defection from the Rashtriya Janata Dal in 2014, strengthening BJP’s position. In 2024, he was appointed convener of the GST rate rationalisation panel, underscoring his influence in both state and national politics.
Political Positions
1990: Entered active politics.
1999: Sworn in as Minister of Agriculture in the RJD-led Bihar government under Rabri Devi; also served as Minister of Metrology and Horticulture in 1999.
2000 & 2010: Contested from Parbatta Assembly constituency and was elected MLA both times.
2010: Appointed Chief Whip of the opposition party in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
2014: Made a dramatic move, defecting to the JD(U) after falling out with Lalu Prasad Yadav.
2014: Took charge as Minister of Urban Development and Housing in the Government of Bihar (Jitan Ram Manjhi Ministry).
2014: Also served as Minister of Health.
2017: Joined BJP.
2018: Became Vice President of Bihar Pradesh BJP.
2020: Star campaigner for NDA in Bihar Assembly elections; faced controversy over remarks on Lalu Prasad Yadav’s caste equation.
2021: Appointed Panchayati Raj Minister in Nitish Kumar’s expanded cabinet from BJP quota.
2023: Appointed state BJP President of Bihar in March, replacing Sanjay Jaiswal.
2024: Became the leader of BJP’s legislative party in Bihar, elected as the same in 2025 as well.
Soon after taking oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar alongside Vijay Kumar Sinha in February 2024, Choudhary was entrusted with a sweeping set of responsibilities that underscored his growing influence in state politics.
Nitish Kumar’s cabinet allocated him some of the most critical portfolios, including finance, health, commercial taxes, urban development and housing, sports, Panchayati Raj, industry, animal and fisheries resources, and planning.
For the first time in Bihar’s history, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to get a Chief Minister, marking a landmark political shift in the state’s governance.
This development followed Nitish Kumar’s resignation earlier in the day, after dissolving his Cabinet in its final meeting.
The announcement was made in the Central Hall of the Bihar Legislative Assembly at 4 pm, with the oath ceremony expected to take place Wednesday.
Nitish Kumar’s departure marks the end of a long tenure spanning nearly two decades, ushering in a new chapter in Bihar’s political leadership under Choudhary.
Who is Samrat Choudhary?
Samrat Choudhary, alias Rakesh Kumar, is a seasoned Indian politician with an extensive and influential career in Bihar’s political landscape.
He served as the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Bihar before taking over the reign from Nitish Kumar as the new Chief Minister of the state.
Choudhary hails from a distinguished political family in Bihar. His father, Shakuni Choudhary, is a veteran leader who has served both as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Member of Parliament (MP) seven times, earning a reputation as one of the state’s most seasoned politicians.
His mother, Parvati Devi, has also made her mark in public life, representing the Tarapur constituency as an MLA.
Samrat inherited a legacy of leadership and public service, which has significantly shaped his own journey and rise as a prominent figure in Bihar’s politics.
His Political Journey
A seasoned leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Tarapur in 2025 after previously serving as a Member of the Legislative Council.
Choudhary has held several key roles, including BJP Bihar State President (2023-2024), Vice President of the state unit, and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council (2022).
Also read: Curtains Come Down on Two-Decade ‘Nitish Era’ as Nitish Kumar Ends Bihar CM Stint
Notably, he engineered a major defection from the Rashtriya Janata Dal in 2014, strengthening BJP’s position. In 2024, he was appointed convener of the GST rate rationalisation panel, underscoring his influence in both state and national politics.
Political Positions
1990: Entered active politics.
1999: Sworn in as Minister of Agriculture in the RJD-led Bihar government under Rabri Devi; also served as Minister of Metrology and Horticulture in 1999.
2000 & 2010: Contested from Parbatta Assembly constituency and was elected MLA both times.
2010: Appointed Chief Whip of the opposition party in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
2014: Made a dramatic move, defecting to the JD(U) after falling out with Lalu Prasad Yadav.
2014: Took charge as Minister of Urban Development and Housing in the Government of Bihar (Jitan Ram Manjhi Ministry).
2014: Also served as Minister of Health.
2017: Joined BJP.
2018: Became Vice President of Bihar Pradesh BJP.
2020: Star campaigner for NDA in Bihar Assembly elections; faced controversy over remarks on Lalu Prasad Yadav’s caste equation.
2021: Appointed Panchayati Raj Minister in Nitish Kumar’s expanded cabinet from BJP quota.
2023: Appointed state BJP President of Bihar in March, replacing Sanjay Jaiswal.
2024: Became the leader of BJP’s legislative party in Bihar, elected as the same in 2025 as well.
Soon after taking oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar alongside Vijay Kumar Sinha in February 2024, Choudhary was entrusted with a sweeping set of responsibilities that underscored his growing influence in state politics.
Nitish Kumar’s cabinet allocated him some of the most critical portfolios, including finance, health, commercial taxes, urban development and housing, sports, Panchayati Raj, industry, animal and fisheries resources, and planning.
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