The BJP has elected Samrat Choudhary as the leader of its legislative party, while the JDU unanimously chose Nitish Kumar as its leader. On November 20, Nitish Kumar will take the oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
Patna: The process of forming a new government in Bihar has gained full momentum, and political activities have accelerated following the electoral victory. On Wednesday in Patna, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) (JDU) held separate meetings of their legislative parties, where both parties finalized the leadership for the upcoming government. The BJP has once again shown confidence in Samrat Choudhary, electing him as the leader of its legislative party. Meanwhile, the JDU unanimously elected Nitish Kumar as the leader of its legislative party, sending a clear signal that the leadership of the upcoming government will once again remain in his hands.
Samrat Choudhary Elected Leader at BJP Legislative Party Meeting
During the BJP legislative party meeting held in Patna, Samrat Choudhary was officially elected as the leader of the legislative party. This decision emerged after internal strategic discussions within the party following the election results. A large number of newly elected BJP MLAs and MLCs were present at the meeting. The meeting was led by Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM and Bihar BJP observer, Keshav Prasad Maurya. He was accompanied by co-observer Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
In this meeting, Vijay Sinha was elected as the Deputy Leader of the BJP legislative party, strengthening the leadership structure. Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal, senior leaders Dharmendra Pradhan, Vinod Tawde, and other leaders supported the new leadership and discussed future strategies.
Nitish Kumar Unanimously Supported at JDU Meeting
Like the BJP, the JDU also held a meeting of its legislative party where Nitish Kumar was once again unanimously elected as the party leader. In the meeting, the party's MLAs and MLCs decided that Nitish would once again take the helm of leadership in the new government.
This decision within the JDU is considered extremely important as it clarifies that there is no doubt about the Chief Minister's post in the coalition government, and the leader of the JDU will remain the same person who has led the state as Chief Minister nine times so far.
Joint Meeting of NDA Legislative Party
With the leadership decided within both parties, the process of government formation at the alliance level has now taken formal shape. A joint meeting of the NDA has been called for 3 PM on Wednesday in the Central Hall of the Assembly. All MLAs from BJP, JDU, LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM, and RLM will participate in this meeting.
According to sources, Nitish Kumar is expected to be elected as the leader of the NDA legislative party in this joint meeting. This will fully solidify his claim to the Chief Minister's post. Political analysts believe that important announcements like cabinet formation and portfolio distribution may also emerge after this meeting.
Increased Buzz in Patna Over New Government
Prior to the formation of the new government in Bihar, Patna has completely become the hub of political activities. The movement of leaders is constantly increasing. Both BJP and JDU are busy finalizing their respective strategies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Patna on Thursday to attend the swearing-in ceremony, while Home Minister Amit Shah is arriving in Patna on Wednesday itself.
As such, the political atmosphere in the capital is completely charged, and everyone's eyes are fixed on what the new government's structure will be like and who will get which portfolio.
Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Chief Minister for 10th Time on November 20
Another historic moment is approaching in Bihar politics as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will take the oath for the 10th time on November 20. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna and will begin at 11:30 AM.
Prime Minister Modi's presence at this ceremony makes it even more significant. This will be the first time in Bihar that a Chief Minister's swearing-in is being organized on such a large scale with national-level attendance.
20 Ministers Expected to Join Cabinet
According to sources, Nitish Kumar may take the oath along with two Deputy Chief Ministers and around 20 ministers. MLAs from BJP, JDU, LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM, and RLM will be represented in this cabinet.
Home Minister Amit Shah is finalizing the list of BJP ministers, which makes it clear that the BJP's influence will remain b in the new government. Professor Snehlata of RLM is likely to be made a minister. She has been elected as an MLA for the first time from Sasaram, and her name is considered to be most prominent in discussions.
