Samrat Choudhary Sworn In as Bihar CM, First BJP Leader in State
Samrat Choudhary Sworn In as Bihar CM, First BJP Leader in State
Bihar gets its first BJP chief minister as Tejashwi Yadav questions the mandate; a new chapter for NDA politics in the state.
Tejashwi Yadav, the Opposition leader in Bihar, branded Samrat Choudhary as a product of Lalu Yadav's classroom, arguing he was not chosen by the people. He asserted that Nitish Kumar's resignation ended the prior government's tenure and that the public mandate did not reflect Choudhary's ascent. This sharp critique underscores the uneasy dynamics within Bihar's NDA-JD(U) coalition as the state enters a new leadership phase.
Choudhary, elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party on Tuesday, was sworn in as Bihar's chief minister on Wednesday, marking a historic moment as the first BJP leader to hold the top post in the state. Soon after the oath, he moved to the Bihar Secretariat to assume charge and expressed gratitude on X, describing the role as a sacred opportunity to serve the people of Bihar.
His political journey spans about 30 years, with long-standing ties to the BJP since 2015. The walk to the chief minister's chair has included stints across different parties, including time in Rabri Devi's RJD government and earlier links with JD(U) before he joined the BJP. His ascent signals a significant shift for the BJP in Bihar and raises questions about how the NDA will navigate its alliance with JD(U) moving forward.
Analysts say the development could redefine Bihar's political landscape, testing the NDA's cohesion and the public's reception of a BJP-led government in a state long shaped by regional party dynamics. The oath also places a spotlight on governance and fiscal management as Choudhary faces the task of steering Bihar through its immediate challenges while delivering on promises to voters.
