Samrat Choudhary is poised to become Bihar's next chief minister after being elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party on Tuesday, marking a historic shift as the BJP takes direct charge of the state government for the first time.
The decision was finalized at a meeting attended by central observer Shivraj Singh Chouhan and later endorsed by the NDA lawmakers in the state.
Choudhary is expected to meet the Governor to stake claim to form the government on Tuesday, with the swearing-in ceremony likely on April 15 at Lok Bhawan.
He expressed gratitude to the party leadership, calling the role a "sacred opportunity" to serve the people of Bihar.
Choudhary's appointment comes just hours after Nitish Kumar resigned as chief minister, bringing to a close a political innings that spanned nearly two decades.
Kumar's exit marks the end of an era in Bihar politics, as he is often credited with transforming Bihar's governance narrative since 2005.
The NDA enters a new phase in Bihar politics, with the BJP assuming the leadership role within the coalition.
