Bihar got its first BJP-led government on Wednesday, with Samrat Choudhary taking the oath as the state chief minister, marking a major political transition in the state that saw the saffron party go from a supporting role to the centre of governance. Besides Choudhary, JD(U) stalwarts Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav also took oath as cabinet members. The two have been designated as deputy chief ministers.
All three were administered the oath of office by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain at Lok Bhavan, a day after JDU’s longest-serving Bihar chief Nitish Kumar resigned from the top post.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated Samrat Choudhary, who became the first-ever BJP leader to head a government in Bihar, saying his energy, dedication to public service and grassroots experience will prove beneficial for the state.
Choudhary, who briefly interacted with journalists after swearing-in ceremony, said, “I will get down to work starting today. Rest assured that the model of governance developed by Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar will be followed in Bihar.”
