A plan of change: On Bihar politics and the BJP
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar's 24th Chief Minister on April 15, 2026, marking the BJP's first leadership in the state. His elevation follows the BJP's electoral dominance, winning 89 seats in 2025 elections compared to JD(U)'s 85. The move reflects BJP's strategy of gradually sidelining regional partners while maintaining coalition stability through careful timing and caste-based political mobilization.
Key Entities
Samrat ChoudharyBiharBharatiya Janata PartyJanata Dal (United)Nitish Kumar2025 Assembly elections