Quick Reads
- JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar will be elected leader of the NDA legislative party on Wednesday, Nov 19.
- He is expected to resign and be sworn in again as Bihar Chief Minister on November 20, 2025, for a record 10th term.
- The NDA won a commanding majority in the assembly elections (202 of 243 seats); coalition partners include BJP, JD(U), LJP (RV), HAM-S and RLM.
Nitish’s return: formalities before the swearing-in
Nitish Kumar is set to be formally chosen as the leader of the NDA’s legislature party at a meeting of newly elected NDA MLAs in Patna on Wednesday — a routine but essential step before handing over the alliance’s support to the governor to form the new ministry.
What’s next and who will be there
After the legislative-party election, Nitish is expected to resign as head of the outgoing government and submit letters of support from NDA partners to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. The swearing-in ceremony is planned for November 20 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with top NDA leaders and several chief ministers likely to attend.
Why this Matters ?
The NDA’s decisive victory consolidates the alliance’s control of Bihar politics and hands Nitish Kumar a rare tenth term as chief minister — a notable moment in the state’s political history. The new cabinet is expected to include ministerial berths for allies such as the LJP (Ram Vilas) and others, though exact portfolios will be finalised after consultations.
