Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Bihar Chief Minister For The 10th Time At Historic Gandhi Maidan

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time at Patna's iconic Gandhi Maidan on November 20, 2025. The ceremony followed the NDA's sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, where the alliance secured 202 of the 243 seats, marking one of its strongest mandates in recent years.

The grand swearing-in event was attended by key national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting the political significance of the occasion. Massive security arrangements were put in place as crowds estimated at over three lakh people gathered to witness the historic moment.

For more than two decades, Nitish Kumar has remained a towering figure in Bihar's political landscape. Except for a brief nine-month interruption, he has held the Chief Minister's post continuously since 2005, shaping the state's governance through multiple political alignments and shifting coalitions. His 10th oath-taking further cements his status as one of Bihar's longest-serving leaders.

Gandhi Maidan, a venue deeply embedded in the state's political history, provided a symbolic backdrop for the ceremony, reinforcing the scale and significance of the event. With the new term beginning under a decisive mandate, the NDA government is expected to focus on development, governance reforms, and long-term policy continuity in Bihar.