Bihar on the Brink: Nitish Set to Resign as CM Amid NDA Victory, Oath Ceremony Looms
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Bihar is on the cusp of a new government, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar poised to resign today, marking the beginning of a formal transition process. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which secured a landslide victory in the 2025 Bihar assembly polls, winning 202 seats in the 243-member Assembly, is expected to form the new government with Nitish at the helm once again. The oath-taking ceremony of the new NDA government is scheduled to take place at the iconic Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Thursday. The ceremony is set to attract high-profile dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several union ministers from NDA-ruled states. Preparations for the event are in full swing, with the current assembly's term set to conclude on November 22. As the 18th assembly takes shape, speculation is rife about who will succeed Nitish as the next Chief Minister. While there is no official confirmation yet, insiders hint at a possible 'new look' team, blending youth and experience, to be unveiled by the NDA. Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party will hold their legislature party meetings on Wednesday, which may provide clues about the new cabinet and the Chief Minister's identity. A BJP functionary has indicated that the confirmation of the Chief Minister's name may come on Wednesday, following the legislature party meetings. The meetings may also shed light on potential candidates for the Deputy Chief Minister post. As Bihar waits with bated breath, the stage is set for a historic transition, with Nitish's resignation marking the beginning of a new chapter in the state's politics.
