BJP leader Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister, first BJP leader to assume post
PTC News : BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday , marking an end of over a decade- long political era of outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. A part from that Two senior leaders from Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) — Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Choudhary — were sworn in as Deputy CMs of the State.
Samrat Choudhary Political Journey: From RJD to BJP
Born on November 16, 1968, in a politically influential family in Munger district, Choudhary has been active in politics for over three decades. He began his career with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and served as a minister during the tenure of Rabri Devi.
He joined the BJP in 2018, and his political graph has risen steadily since. After Sushil Kumar Modi was shifted to Delhi following the 2020 elections, Choudhary gained prominence within the party.
Choudhary’s ascent within the BJP has been swift. He served as deputy to state president Nityanand Rai in 2019, became Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, and was later appointed BJP’s Bihar state president in 2023.
Following Nitish Kumar’s return to the NDA in early 2024, Choudhary was chosen as the BJP legislative party leader and subsequently became Deputy Chief Minister. He retained his position even after the 2025 Assembly elections.
Caste equation and political strategy
Choudhary, who belongs to the Kushwaha (Koeri) community, fits into the ‘Luv-Kush’ political equation historically associated with Nitish Kumar, a Kurmi leader. This caste dynamic is seen as a key factor behind his emergence as a consensus candidate within the NDA.
From rivalry to alliance
Interestingly, Choudhary was once a vocal critic of Nitish Kumar during the Mahagathbandhan phase and served as a strong opposition voice. However, political realignments saw the two leaders join hands again under the NDA, strengthening Choudhary’s position in Bihar politics.
- PTC NEWS
