The newly formed NDA government led by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will face a trust vote in the Assembly on April 24, following his recent swearing-in after Nitish Kumar stepped down to take up responsibilities at the Centre
Bihar government, led by Samrat Choudhary, conducted statewide surprise jail raids to strengthen prison security and reforms, with extensive searches across facilities finding no contraband while signalling stricter monitoring and discipline in correctional institutions
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister, becoming the first from BJP to hold the post. Nitish Kumar stepped down, paving the way for the NDA-led leadership transition in the state
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed his decision to resign and take oath as a Rajya Sabha member, marking a significant political transition in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to finalise the next Chief Minister and cabinet reshuffle.
Nitish Kumar’s reported plan to move to the Rajya Sabha has triggered speculation about a new government in Bihar, with the BJP likely to have its own chief minister. Several leaders are being discussed as possible candidates
Bihar Police has ordered a statewide campaign against vulgar and double-meaning songs ahead of Holi. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said strict action will be taken under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita to protect women and children from such content
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Choudhary warned criminals and land mafia of swift action, promising demolition of illegal encroachments within 24 hours of complaints. He said restoring law and order and ending migration by creating jobs remain top government priorities
A gang of six armed men looted cash and jewellery worth around Rs 1 crore from a shop in Siwan’s Raghunathpur area, firing multiple rounds to spread panic. The daylight heist has raised serious concerns over Bihar’s law and order situation
Bihar’s first phase of Assembly elections on November 6 will see 121 seats across 18 districts voting, with Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, and Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav in the fray amid criminal cases, caste equations, and celebrity entrants
The Centre will run 12,739 special trains during the Diwali-Chhath festive season, up from 7,500 last year, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced. Notifications for 8,591 trains have already been issued to ease festive travel for millions
Other party leaders who are likely to be made ministers in the new government are Nitin Nabin, Shahnawaz Hussain, Rampreet Paswan, Neeraj Singh Babloo, besides Prasad, another BJP leader said.
