The new Bihar government, led by the NDA, has seen a crucial portfolio change, with Samrat Choudhary reportedly being appointed as the state’s Home Minister. This move ends Nitish Kumar’s long-held tradition of keeping the Home Ministry under his direct charge, a practice maintained for over 20 years. Choudhary, a key figure in the coalition, will now lead the state’s home department.
Following the NDA’s resounding victory in the recent assembly elections, the new ministers were sworn in. Choudhary’s assignment to the Home Ministry is a significant development in the new government’s structure.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a veteran leader, has a political legacy spanning decades, including several terms as CM. His initial period in office was short in 2000, but he has since led the state for substantial durations, adapting to political shifts.
The inauguration of the new cabinet took place at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan, a site with deep historical and political significance. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a strong start for the newly formed government.