Oath taken at Gandhi Maidan amid a massive NDA show of strength
Nitish Kumar has officially taken oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time, following a decisive NDA victory in the state assembly elections.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, a historic venue, and featured top BJP and NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office and secrecy, formally confirming Nitish Kumar’s return to power.
Key Details & Significance
- The NDA secured 202 out of 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar assembly polls, paving the way for Nitish’s return.
- With this oath, Nitish Kumar reinforces his status as one of India’s longest-serving Chief Ministers, extending his political influence well into his 70s.
- Political analysts view this as a strong show of strength by the NDA, leveraging both Nitish’s experience and the alliance’s dominance.
- This marks a continuation of Nitish’s hallmark politics — adapting alliances, managing caste dynamics, and maintaining relevance.
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