Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as Bihar CM on Nov 20 in Patna

After the NDA's landslide in the Bihar Assembly polls, Nitish Kumar is poised to take the oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time. The ceremony is scheduled for November 20 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, a venue steeped in political history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top ministers are expected to attend, underscoring the national significance of Bihar’s latest political shift.

In the lead-up to the oath, Kumar had tendered his resignation as Bihar CM and the cabinet had recommended dissolving the current Assembly. The transition plan calls for the Assembly to be dissolved on November 19, with Kumar's oath-taking the following day, signaling a fresh five-year term for the NDA government in the state.

The new cabinet will be a coalition of JD(U), BJP, and smaller allied parties, with seat-sharing already finalized. In the 243-member House, the NDA secured 202 seats, including 89 for the BJP and 85 for the JD(U), cementing a strong majority as the party bloc moves to implement its governance agenda.

Gandhi Maidan in Patna, a historic stage for major political moments, will again witness Kumar’s swearing-in as he begins another tenure at the helm. Analysts say the development brings a degree of political stability to Bihar after a high-stakes campaign, with observers watching how the new government will advance development schemes, law-and-order measures, and social welfare programs for the coming years.

For supporters, the oath represents continuity and a renewed mandate; for opponents, it signals the continuation of a long-running political cycle. Either way, Bihar watchers expect a tightly choreographed ceremony and a showcase of the NDA’s coalition strength as the state moves into a new term.

Cover image source: Nitish Kumar tenders resignation, to be sworn in again on November 20 🔗

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