Punjab Newsline | Patna
Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar. Along with him, Bijendra Yadav and Vijay Chaudhary from the JD(U) quota also took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. Former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was present at the swearing-in ceremony.
Before reaching Raj Bhavan, Samrat Choudhary visited the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, where he offered prayers. His security had already been tightened even before he assumed office as Chief Minister.
Nitish Kumar resigned from the Chief Minister’s post on Monday and is now a member of the Rajya Sabha. He served as Bihar’s Chief Minister for nearly 20 years.
Learned Governance from Nitish Kumar : Samrat Choudhary
After being elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party, Samrat Choudhary said, “The BJP has given me an opportunity to work. I have been active in politics for nearly 30 years.”
He added, “Nitish Kumar has taught me a lot. I learned how to run a government while working with him. We will all work together to fulfill his vision of a prosperous Bihar and contribute to the nation’s growth.”