Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar's 24th Chief Minister on Wednesday, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the top post in the state. Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath, a day after Nitish Kumar — Bihar's longest-serving CM — resigned
Samrat Choudhary (centre) was sworn-in as the new Bihar Chief Minister on Wednesday. PIC/PTI
Samrat Choudhary was on Wednesday sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, in the first instance of a BJP member making it to the top post in the state. Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd.) administered the oath of office and secrecy to Choudhary, a day after Nitish Kumar resigned after serving in the post for the longest period.
JD(U) leaders Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary were on Wednesday designated as deputy chief ministers of the Choudhary-led government in Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Choudhary on becoming the CM and said his energy, dedication to public service and grassroots experience will prove extremely beneficial for the state.
Choudhary said that Bihar will be governed on the “Modi-Nitish model”. “I will immediately start working for the prosperity of the state. It should remain clear that Bihar will continue to be governed on the Modi-Nitish model.” Choudhary, who joined the BJP in 2017, was named the legislative party leader on Tuesday.
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