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As Samrat Choudhary takes charge as Bihar's first BJP Chief Minister, there is a debate over the state's prohibition policy, brought in by Nitish Kumar. There is an increasing call for revoking the liquor ban and the buzz has intensified amid Choudhary's swearing-in.

Samrat Choudhary's elevation as Bihar's Chief Minister, replacing Nitish Kumar, marks a major political shift with the BJP taking direct control of the state government.

Bihar CM Oath Ceremony: Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihar CM, marking BJP's first leadership of the state as Nitish Kumar exits after nearly two decades in power.

Bihar CM Announcement Live Updates: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tendered his resignation to the Governor, ending his two-decade long tenure and paving the way for a BJP-led government. On his final day at the helm, he chaired the last cabinet meeting as the chief minister earlier today. Meanwhile, BJP legislators met under the supervision of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and chose Samrat Choudhary as their leader. He will be endorsed by the NDA. The new chief minister is set to take oath tomorrow, April 15. Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha signals a strategic withdrawal from state politics despite his recent reappointment. His exit marks a turning point, as the BJP prepares to lead Bihar directly. Track the latest updates with indiatoday.in

Bihar Chief Minister News: For 22 months, BJP leader Samrat Choudhary wore the muretha (turban) as a vow. He pledged to remove it only after ousting Nitish Kumar from the chief minister's post. Choudhary was named Bihar's new CM on Tuesday. But the muretha was off over a year ago.

The BJP leader expressed his gratitude to the party for bestowing the opportunity to serve the people of Bihar as the next Chief Minister.

One of Nitish Kumar's conditions for stepping down was being able to pick the next CM. His endorsement of Choudhary is shaped by both trust and arithmetic

The BJP named Samrat Choudhary as Bihar's next Chief Minister, marking the first time the party will hold the top post in the state. The decision ends days of speculation after Nitish Kumar was elected to the Rajya Sabha and stepped down as Chief Minister.

PATNA: Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar Chief Minister on Tuesday, submitting his resignation at Lok Bhavan in Patna and paving the way for the state's first BJP-

Samrat Choudhary has been announced as Bihar's new Chief Minister, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape after nearly two decades of Nitish Kumar's leadership. , India News, Times Now