Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Samrat Chaudhary on taking oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar.

Former CM Nitish Kumar extended his best wishes to Samrat Chaudhary, expressing hope that Bihar would develop even more rapidly under his leadership.

Nitish Kumar wrote on social media platform X, “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Samrat Chaudhary on taking oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar today. I am confident that under your leadership, Bihar will develop even faster and join the ranks of the most developed states in the country.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, “Heartfelt congratulations to Samrat Chaudhary on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar. I extend my best wishes for your successful tenure as the first Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar.

The NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar, has been serving the people of Bihar day and night with a spirit of resolve. I am confident that under your leadership, this momentum will increase further. Also, the NDA’s double-engine government will work with even greater energy towards building a safe and developed Bihar.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote in an X post, “Many congratulations to Samrat Chaudhary on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar, and to Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav who took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers alongside him. This new NDA team in Bihar is a blend of energy and experience.

Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this government will fulfill the expectations of the people of Bihar and take the state’s development to new heights. I extend my best wishes to this new team in Bihar for a highly successful tenure.”

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari wrote on X, “I heartily congratulate Samrat Chaudhary on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar, and Vijay Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav on taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers alongside him.

I believe that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and your leadership, Bihar will become even more prosperous and touch new heights of development. Many best wishes for your glorious tenure.”

Following Nitish Kumar’s resignation, a new government has been formed in Bihar. Samrat Chaudhary took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar.

Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office and secrecy to him. Meanwhile, JD(U) leaders Bijendra Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers.

Bihar

Bihar is a state in northeastern India, historically known as the ancient region of Magadha, which was the center of powerful empires like the Maurya and Gupta dynasties. It is a profoundly significant cultural and religious site, being the birthplace of Buddhism (where Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya) and Jainism. Today, it is home to important pilgrimage centers, ancient university ruins at Nalanda, and numerous archaeological sites reflecting its deep historical legacy.

NDA

“NDA” is most commonly an abbreviation for “Non-Disclosure Agreement,” a legal document, and is not a specific place or cultural site. If referring to a notable location, it could be the **National Defence Academy (NDA)** in Khadakwasla, Pune, India. Established in 1954, it is a premier joint services military academy where cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force are trained together before commissioning into the Indian Armed Forces.

Bharatiya Janata Party

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a major right-wing political party in India, founded in 1980 as the political wing of the broader Hindu nationalist movement. It grew from the earlier Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951) and has a history of advocating for Hindutva (cultural nationalism), economic liberalism, and a strong national defense. It became the dominant political force in India under leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi, leading the national government since 2014.

JD(U)

“JD(U)” does not refer to a specific place or cultural site. It is the abbreviation for the Janata Dal (United), a major regional political party in India, primarily active in the state of Bihar. Its history dates back to splits and mergers within India’s Janata political factions, with the current party being formally established in 2003.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi” is not a place or cultural site, but a person — the current and 14th Prime Minister of India. His political history includes serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 before assuming the national office, and he is a prominent figure in contemporary Indian politics and culture.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

“Union Home Minister Amit Shah” is not a place or cultural site, but a person—a senior political leader in India who has served as the Minister of Home Affairs since 2019. He is a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has played a significant role in India’s contemporary political history, particularly in matters of internal security and policy.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

“Defence Minister Rajnath Singh” is not a place or cultural site; he is a prominent Indian politician who has served as the Minister of Defence of India since 2019. His political career spans decades, including serving as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), contributing significantly to India’s contemporary political and defence administration.

Governor Syed Ata Hasnain

Governor Syed Ata Hasnain is not a place or cultural site, but a distinguished retired Lieutenant General of the Indian Army. He served as the Chancellor of the University of Kashmir and, notably, as the Governor of the Indian state of Tripura from 2023 to 2024. His career is marked by significant military service in Jammu and Kashmir and expertise in strategic affairs.