Bihar To Get New CM Tomorrow, Shivraj Singh Chouhan To Lead Crucial BJP Meeting

A major political transition is set to unfold in Bihar as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to announce its pick for the state's next chief minister on Tuesday during a legislative party meeting in Patna. The move comes as Nitish Kumar is expected to step down after nearly 20 years at the helm, paving the way for a BJP-led government in the state.

Nitish Kumar Likely To Quit After Final Cabinet Meeting

Nitish Kumar is scheduled to chair what is expected to be his final cabinet meeting as Bihar chief minister on April 14 at 11 am. Soon after the meeting, he is likely to tender his resignation and submit the necessary papers to the Governor.

Before formally stepping down, Kumar is also expected to hold meetings with leaders of the Janata Dal (United) and the NDA legislature group, signalling the final phase of the transition process.

His exit will mark the end of a long political era in Bihar, where he has remained a central figure in state politics for nearly two decades.

BJP Set To Lead Next Bihar Government

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the next government in Bihar, with the BJP taking the lead. This will be a historic shift for the saffron party, as it is poised to have its own chief minister in Bihar for the first time.

The swearing-in ceremony for the new chief minister and the council of ministers is expected to take place on April 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the oath-taking event, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Ahead of the formal announcement, NDA leaders have stepped up internal consultations. A series of meetings have already taken place, including discussions at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary.

Senior JD(U) leaders such as Sanjay Kumar Jha and Rajeev Ranjan Singh are also reported to have discussed cabinet structure and coordination with alliance partners.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Named Observer For Leadership Selection

To oversee the selection of the BJP legislative party leader, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been appointed as the party's observer. He is expected to arrive in Patna on April 14, a day before the swearing-in ceremony.

His role will be crucial in ensuring the legislative party meeting proceeds smoothly and that the BJP formally elects its leader before the new government takes shape.

The announcement of the legislative party leader is expected on Tuesday, after which the name of Bihar's next chief minister will be made official.

Samrat Chaudhary Among Top Contenders For Bihar CM Post

While the BJP has not yet revealed who will lead the next Bihar government, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary is widely seen as one of the frontrunners for the post.

Apart from him, other names doing the rounds include Nityanand Rai and former Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi.

The final call, however, is expected only after the BJP legislative party meeting in Patna.

Bihar's 243-member Assembly allows for a maximum of 36 ministers in the state cabinet. According to reports, most of the existing ministers are likely to be retained, with only limited changes expected in the new council of ministers.