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PM Narendra Modi also took to X to congratulate Nitish Kumar and other cabinet members following their swearing-in ceremony. He tweeted, "The NDA government formed in Bihar will leave no stone unturned for the development of the state and to fulfill the aspirations of its people. I congratulate @NitishKumar ji as Chief Minister and Samrat Chaudhary ji and Vijay Sinha ji on taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. I am confident that this team will serve my family members of the state with full dedication. @samrat4bjp, @VijayKrSinhaBih."
Formation of New Government:
The swearing-in ceremony for the new Bihar government took place at 5 pm on the same day. The decision to form an alliance with the BJP was made after Nitish Kumar, along with BJP officials, staked a claim to establish the government. Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar accepted the claim of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to form the government in Bihar.
Reasons for Resignation:
Nitish Kumar, while explaining his decision to resign, stated, "Today, I have resigned as the Chief Minister, and I have also told the Governor to dissolve the government in the state. This situation came because not everything was alright...I was getting views from everyone. I listened to all of them. Today, the government has been dissolved." He further highlighted the challenges faced by the alliance formed one and a half years ago, emphasizing the failure to meet expectations and discharge essential duties.
Alliance Breakdown:
Nitish Kumar's departure from the Mahagathbandhan government, which included the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), marked the end of the alliance. He cited differences within the coalition and the inability to fulfill promises made to the people as key reasons for the breakdown. The JD(U) supremo specifically targeted the RJD, stating, "I was left with no option but to sever all ties with the alliance."
New Cabinet and Deputy CMs:
In the aftermath of the alliance with the BJP, two deputy Chief Ministers have been appointed—Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary. A total of 8 leaders took oath as cabinet ministers in the new government led by Nitish Kumar. The newly formed Cabinet includes members from both the BJP and JD(U), along with representatives from other parties. The list of ministers who took oath includes Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Dr. Prem Kumar, Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Shravan Kumar, Santosh Kumar Suman, and Sumit Kumar Singh.
- Two Deputy Chief Ministers appointed by the BJP: Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary.
- Full list of ministers set to take oath today for the new Cabinet:
- Samrat Choudhary (BJP)
- Vijay Kumar Sinha (BJP)
- Dr. Prem Kumar (BJP)
- Vijay Kumar Choudhary (JD(U))
- Bijendra Prasad Yadav (JD(U))
- Shrawon Kumar (JD(U))
- Santosh Kumar Suman (Hindustani Awam Morcha - HAM)
- Sumit Kumar Singh (Independent)
Bihar's Political Landscape:
Bihar's political dynamics play a crucial role in this realignment. The BJP holds the largest number of Members of Parliament (MPs) with 17 out of 40 in Bihar. Nitish Kumar's JD(U) follows closely with 16 MPs. The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), now divided between Pashupati Kumar Paras and Chirag Paswan, has six MPs. In the state assembly of 243, the RJD has 79 MLAs, BJP has 78, JD(U) has 45, Congress has 19, CPI (M-L) has 12, and other parties hold the remaining seats.
Assessment and Decision:
Bihar BJP Chief Samrat Choudhary clarified, "Neither has Nitish Kumarji resigned nor has anybody withdrawn support. Only if something happens, then we will have any information. At present, the BJP wants to assess the situation of Bihar and then, we will make a decision accordingly."
This political reshuffling sets the stage for a new chapter in Bihar's governance, as Nitish Kumar takes charge with BJP backing, signaling a shift in the state's political alliances.
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