Indian PM Modi's party gets first chief minister in Bihar state

What Happened

Samrat Choudhary, 57, was sworn in as Bihar's first BJP chief minister after Nitish Kumar stepped down. Choudhary, previously deputy chief minister and home minister, leads a state with 74 million voters. The BJP has struggled to form governments alone in Bihar. Choudhary comes from an OBC background significant to state politics. His appointment marks a historic moment for the BJP in this politically important state.

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