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Nitish Kumar Set for Historic 10th Term as Bihar CM
Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time today at Raj Bhavan in Patna. The ceremony solidifies the JD(U)-BJP alliance, with Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha expected to continue in their roles.
Why This Swearing-In Matters
- Political Milestone: Nitish Kumar becomes one of India’s longest-serving CMs, first taking office in 2005.
- NDA Stability: The decision to retain BJP’s Choudhary (Kurmi leader) and Sinha (Bhumihar) ensures caste balance ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
- Opposition Criticism: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav dubs Nitish “Paltu Ram,” citing frequent party switches.
Key Challenges for Nitish’s New Term
- 2024 Elections: NDA aims to repeat 2019’s 39/40 Lok Sabha seats amid opposition resurgence.
- Caste Survey Impact: Bihar’s EBC/OBC-dominated electorate (63%) may reshape campaign strategies.
- Jobs & Migration: Unemployment remains a pressing issue despite infrastructure gains.
What’s Next?
The swearing-in sets the stage for Bihar’s political future. With Nitish’s governance focus—from prohibition to women’s schemes—his 10th term could define his legacy.
Follow live updates on the ceremony and reactions here.
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