BJP Set to Announce Next Bihar Chief Minister Amid Leadership Transition
The Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up to announce its candidate for the next Chief Minister of Bihar during a legislative meeting in Patna. This significant event coincides with Nitish Kumar's impending resignation after a lengthy tenure. As the NDA prepares to form the next government, discussions among party leaders are intensifying, with key meetings already taking place. The new Chief Minister and council of ministers are expected to be sworn in on April 15, with high-profile attendees like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah anticipated at the ceremony. Stay tuned for updates on this pivotal moment in Bihar's political landscape.
| Apr 13, 2026, 16:01 IST
BJP's Upcoming Legislative Meeting in Patna
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to reveal its candidate for the next Chief Minister of Bihar during a legislative meeting scheduled for Tuesday in Patna. This announcement comes as Nitish Kumar prepares to step down after nearly two decades in office. Central Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been appointed as the observer to oversee the election of the BJP legislative party leader, with his arrival in Patna expected on April 14.
Final Cabinet Meeting and Resignation
Nitish Kumar will chair his final cabinet meeting on April 14 at 11 AM. Following this meeting, he is anticipated to resign and submit his resignation to the Governor. Before the transfer of power is finalized, he is also expected to meet with leaders from his party, Janata Dal (United), and the NDA legislative group. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the next government under BJP leadership, marking the first time the BJP will have its own Chief Minister in Bihar.
Swearing-In Ceremony for New Chief Minister
The new Chief Minister and the council of ministers will take their oaths on April 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are likely to attend this ceremony. In anticipation of the announcement, discussions among NDA party leaders have intensified, with meetings held at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. Senior JD(U) leaders, including Sanjay Kumar Jha and Rajiv Ranjan Singh, have been deliberating on the cabinet structure and coordination.