Bihar Chief Minister Changes Following Nitish Kumar Resignation

16 UPDATES · 20 DAYS · 10 APR 2026 — 29 APR 2026

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Latest · 29 Apr 2026

The NDA government in Bihar plans a Cabinet expansion on May 6th, including 16 ministers from the BJP and JD(U).

What this timeline covers

This event covers the swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar as a Rajya Sabha member, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Nitish Kumar, the Rajya Sabha, or other political figures unless they are direct developments of this swearing-in ceremony.

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10Apr

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

11Apr

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, is expected to resign and initiate the formation of the next government following a meeting with JD(U) leaders.

12Apr

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar's Chief Minister, paving the way for Samrat Choudhary to become the new leader.

The Hindu

The BJP appointed Shivraj Singh Chouhan as a central observer to oversee the election of a new leader for the party's legislative party in Bihar.

13Apr

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar is expected to resign as Chief Minister of Bihar on April 14th, paving the way for the BJP to form a new government.

14Apr

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar is expected to resign as Chief Minister of Bihar today, paving the way for the BJP to appoint its first leader in the state.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar Chief Minister on April 14, 2026, ending his two-decade tenure and paving the way for the BJP to lead the government.

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar's resignation as Bihar's Chief Minister on April 14, 2026, marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

15Apr

The Hindu

Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar's first BJP Chief Minister, accompanied by two senior JD(U) leaders.

The Hindu

The INDIA bloc unanimously opposes the Delimitation Bill, while Samrat Choudhary is sworn in as Bihar's first BJP Chief Minister.

The Hindu

Newly sworn-in Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary faces a complex set of challenges as he assumes leadership of Bihar.

17Apr

The Hindu

The JD(U) will elect a new legislature leader at a meeting in Patna on April 20th, following Nitish Kumar's resignation.

20Apr

The Hindu

Samrat Choudhary, a BJP member, was sworn in as Bihar's 24th Chief Minister, marking the first time a BJP politician held the office.

The Hindu

The Janata Dal (United) unanimously authorized Nitish Kumar to select a new leader for their legislature party.

29Apr

The Hindu

The NDA government in Bihar is planning a Cabinet expansion on May 6th, with the BJP and JD(U) expected to appoint 16 ministers each.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The NDA government in Bihar plans a Cabinet expansion on May 6th, including 16 ministers from the BJP and JD(U).

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