Last Updated on April 14, 2026 7:35 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
Staff Reporter / Patna
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today resigned from his post. He visited the Raj Bhavan to formally submit his resignation to Governor Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain. Accepting the resignation, the Governor directed him to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister until the formation of a new government.
In a post on social media, Nitish Kumar shared the news, stating that a new government will now oversee the affairs of Bihar. He assured the incoming administration of his full cooperation and guidance, while also expressing his gratitude to everyone for their support in the state’s development.
BJP Samrat Choudhary elected as legislature party leader unanimously
Bhartiya Janta Party MLA Samrat Choudhary has been elected as the BJP legislature party leader in Bihar, paving the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of the state. The announcement was made after a meeting of the BJP legislature party in Patna. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who was appointed as the central observer, said that Choudhary was elected unanimously.
Meanwhile, the name of Samrat Chaudhary will be endorsed during a joint meeting of NDA legislators held in the Central Hall of the Legislature in a short while. Afterwards, Mr. Chaudhary will proceed to Lok Bhawan to stake his claim to form the government.
The development comes after Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister and dissolved his Cabinet. He had recently become a Rajya Sabha MP.
Samrat Choudhary, who is an MLA from Tarapur, thanked the BJP leadership for reposing faith in him. In a post on X, he said the responsibility is a sacred opportunity to serve the people of Bihar and pledged to work with dedication and commitment. He also said he would strive to take Bihar forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister is likely to be held tomorrow.