Bihar's New CM Revokes Suspension of Revenue Staff Amidst Protests

In a significant move, Bihar's new Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has reinstated 224 revenue employees who were suspended by former Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha. This decision comes amidst ongoing protests by revenue staff against a new position that they believe undermines their authority. Choudhary's actions mark a clear departure from the previous administration's policies, as he seeks to address the unrest and restore order within the department. Meanwhile, Sinha has issued warnings regarding potential disciplinary actions against the protesting officials, hinting at deeper issues within the administration. Read on to learn more about the implications of this decision and the ongoing situation in Bihar.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 22, 2026, 15:00 IST

Revocation of Suspensions by New Chief Minister

According to reports, Samrat Choudhary, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Bihar, took decisive action on Tuesday by overturning the suspension orders issued by former Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha. This decision reinstated 224 revenue employees who had been suspended for the past two and a half months. Sinha, who previously served as the Minister for Land Reforms and Revenue in Bihar, had suspended these officials due to their participation in a strike, which he deemed as an act of indiscipline.

Choudhary's Second Reversal of Previous Orders

Choudhary, marking his position as Bihar's first BJP Chief Minister, has now revoked the suspension of these 224 officials, making this the second instance where he has annulled orders from the previous Nitish Kumar administration. Mahendra Pal, the additional secretary of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, has instructed all district magistrates to take necessary actions regarding the cases of the suspended employees from February 11 to April 19.

Background of the Protests

The unrest among revenue employees and circle officers began on February 2, following a cabinet decision on January 29 that created a new position of Land Reform Sub-Collector (DCLR), which was seen as undermining the authority of existing Deputy Collectors. The officials claimed that this new role would diminish their powers. They resumed their indefinite strike in March, alleging that the state government failed to honor previous assurances made during negotiations with Sinha, which had led to the temporary suspension of their earlier protests.

Warnings from Former Deputy CM

In response to the ongoing protests, Sinha warned that strict departmental action would be taken against officials who did not return to their duties promptly. He also suggested that there might be a conspiracy behind the protests and cautioned that actions would be taken against those involved, including land mafia.