Nitish Kumar sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a historic 10th term at a grand ceremony held at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan.
The event witnessed the presence of key leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The NDA won a landslide victory in the recent assembly elections, securing 202 out of 243 seats, with Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading the coalition.
Kumar reiterated his commitment to good governance, inclusive growth, and political stability, addressing aspirations and concerns from all stakeholders.
A Grand Historic Ceremony with National Leaders
The swearing-in ceremony was marked by a massive turnout of over three lakh attendees and high-profile political representation. Gandhi Maidan, a historically significant venue known for hosting landmark political events, witnessed Kumar taking oath amidst patriotic fervour. Alongside Nitish Kumar, BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha were sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers.
The event was attended by several NDA dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as well as chief ministers from other NDA-ruled states. Kumar was unanimously elected leader of the NDA legislature party the day before the ceremony, underscoring common political purpose within the alliance.
Electoral Mandate and Cabinet Formation
This oath ceremony follows the NDA’s emphatic electoral performance in the 2025 Bihar assembly polls in November, where the coalition secured a decisive mandate winning 202 seats out of 243. Within this, JD(U) bagged 85 seats, BJP secured 89, and other NDA allies like Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and HAM(S) also won representation.
The Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) were relegated to the opposition with significantly fewer seats. The new cabinet consists of 27 ministers including the CM and two deputy chief ministers.
This government formation signals a focus on governance continuity and political stability following a strong popular endorsement.
Highlighting transformative government schemes under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, including the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana empowering millions of women entrepreneurs with direct cash aid and business support; Bihar Skill Development Mission enhancing youth employability through training and industry linkages; the Student Credit Card scheme offering interest-free education loans widening access to higher education; and ambitious infrastructure projects targeting expressways, rail expansion, and Medicity health facilities.
These integrated initiatives aim to generate over one crore jobs, boost economic growth, reduce migration, and improve social welfare, marking a comprehensive development agenda for Bihar’s future beyond electoral wins and political alliances.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
Nitish Kumar’s 10th oath-taking as Chief Minister highlights Bihar’s complex political milieu characterised by pragmatism and coalition governance. While his prolonged stint underscores experience and stability, frequent realignments prompt questions over ideological consistency and public trust.
The Logical Indian advocates for leadership that embraces transparent, empathetic governance rooted in dialogue and social welfare. Bihar’s progress depends not only on electoral victories but on fostering genuine connection and accountability with its diverse electorate.
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