JD(U) hands Bihar CM post to BJP, citing past support in surprise reversal

Published on 24 April 2026

The CM post was offered as payback

JD(U) has decided to give the Chief Minister’s post in Bihar to BJP, saying the move reciprocates support the alliance partner had provided earlier. The new government, led by Samrat Choudhary, will seek a vote of confidence, with the NDA holding a strong majority. The administration plans to continue along Nitish Kumar’s governance lines.

JD(U) transferred Bihar’s CM post to BJP
Party says the decision reciprocates past alliance support
Samrat Choudhary-led government will seek vote of confidence
NDA’s majority means the shift is unlikely to face numbers issue

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JD(U) hands Bihar CM post to BJP, citing past support in surprise reversal

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