Newsroom, November 17, 2025: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is poised to take the oath of office for a record 10th time on November 20, following the National Democratic Alliance's commanding 202-seat victory in the assembly elections, with JD(U) securing 85 seats and BJP 89.
The swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Patna will mark Kumar's return to the NDA fold after a brief flirtation with the Mahagathbandhan, underscoring his political resilience in a state where caste and welfare dynamics often dictate outcomes. The outgoing cabinet, led by Kumar, holds its last meeting today to tie up administrative loose ends before handing over to the new administration.
The landslide, defying tighter exit polls, reflects voter preference for NDA's focus on infrastructure and women's schemes over opposition promises on jobs and surveys.
