Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time on 20 November 2025 at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The swearing-in ceremony followed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, in which the alliance secured 202 out of 243 seats. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Nitish Kumar and 26 other members of the Council of Ministers.
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders. BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha also took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. Nitish Kumar’s 10th oath-taking as Bihar Chief Minister became a significant event in the state’s political history.
Nitish Kumar’s 10th Oath-Taking Ceremony in Bihar
The swearing-in ceremony took place on 20 November 2025, following the NDA’s victory in the Bihar Assembly elections. Nitish Kumar was elected as the leader of the NDA legislative party before taking oath for another term.
The Governor administered the oath at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Along with Nitish Kumar, 26 other members of the Council of Ministers also took oath.
The major details of the ceremony are given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Chief Minister | Nitish Kumar |
| Oath-taking occasion | 10th time as Bihar CM |
| Date of oath | 20 November 2025 |
| Venue | Gandhi Maidan, Patna |
| Governor | Arif Mohammad Khan |
| Deputy Chief Ministers | Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha |
| Number of other ministers sworn in | 26 |
| Ruling alliance | National Democratic Alliance (NDA) |
| NDA seats in 2025 Assembly elections | 202 out of 243 |
Bihar Assembly Election 2025: NDA Secures 202 Seats
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections played an important role in the formation of the new government. The NDA secured 202 seats in the 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly, crossing the majority mark of 122 seats.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the largest party in the alliance, while Janata Dal (United), led by Nitish Kumar, also secured a substantial number of seats.
The seat distribution among the major NDA partners was as follows:
| NDA Political Party | Seats Won |
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 89 |
| Janata Dal (United) – JD(U) | 85 |
| Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) – LJP (RV) | 19 |
| Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) – HAM(S) | 5 |
| Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) | 4 |
| Total NDA Seats | 202 |
The NDA’s majority in the Assembly enabled the alliance to form the government, with Nitish Kumar returning as Chief Minister.
Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha Become Deputy Chief Ministers
BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar alongside Nitish Kumar on 20 November 2025.
Both leaders had held important positions in Bihar politics and continued in the Deputy Chief Minister roles in the newly formed NDA government.
Their appointments reflected the participation of the BJP, JD(U) and other NDA partners in the state government.
Ministers from NDA Alliance Partners Take Oath
Along with the Chief Minister and two Deputy Chief Ministers, 24 other ministers took oath during the ceremony. The Council of Ministers included representatives from the NDA’s constituent parties.
The reported party-wise distribution of these 24 ministerial positions was:
| Political Party | Ministers |
| BJP | 14 |
| JD(U) | 8 |
| LJP (Ram Vilas) | 2 |
| HAM(S) | 1 |
| RLM | 1 |
The distribution represented the participation of the alliance partners in the new government. In total, 26 people other than the Chief Minister took oath as members of the Council of Ministers.
Nitish Kumar’s Political Journey as Bihar Chief Minister
Nitish Kumar has remained a central figure in Bihar politics for several years. He first became Chief Minister in March 2000, although that government lasted only a short period. He returned to the post in November 2005 and subsequently served through several different political arrangements.
His political journey has included changes in alliances and government formations. He has worked with different political partners during his time in state politics, while continuing to lead the JD(U).
His 10th oath-taking ceremony in November 2025 marked another important chapter in this political journey.
What Happened After Nitish Kumar’s 10th Term?
Nitish Kumar’s 10th oath-taking took place in November 2025. However, his tenure as Chief Minister did not continue throughout 2026.
According to the Bihar Chief Minister’s official website, Nitish Kumar’s tenure ended on 14 April 2026. Samrat Choudhary took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026.
This distinction is important when studying the political developments that followed the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Nitish Kumar’s 10th oath was a major political event, but he is not the current Chief Minister of Bihar as of October 2026.
Conclusion
Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time on 20 November 2025 at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. The ceremony followed the NDA’s victory with 202 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers, while 24 other ministers joined the Council of Ministers.
The event marked an important moment in Bihar’s political history. However, Nitish Kumar’s tenure ended in April 2026, when Samrat Choudhary became the Chief Minister. These developments are important for understanding the change in Bihar’s political leadership after the 2025 Assembly elections.
