Patna, April 14: Samrat Choudhary is poised to become the Chief Minister of Bihar this Wednesday, bringing a career defined by diverse political alliances and a powerful family background to the role. A former minister in both the RJD and JD(U) administrations, Choudhary was selected by the BJP legislature party on Tuesday to succeed Nitish Kumar.
The 54-year-old leader is widely recognized as a key architect of the BJP’s recent growth in the state. After holding various organizational roles, including state vice-president, he took charge of the party’s Bihar unit in 2023. His elevation to the Chief Minister’s post is seen by observers as a strategic move to consolidate the party’s influence among the state’s significant OBC demographic.
“He is expected to take oath on April 15 as CM,” party sources affirmed, noting that the selection was finalized during the NDA’s central hall meeting. Supporters declared that Choudhary’s extensive experience in different government departments makes him well-suited for the transition.
Choudhary’s entry into public life was heavily influenced by his parents, both of whom were established legislators. He first entered the Bihar Assembly from Parbatta in 2000, quickly gaining administrative experience as a young minister. Over the next two decades, his journey through the state’s major political outfits provided him with a unique perspective on Bihar’s governance and infrastructure needs.
While his tenure as state president saw the BJP take a more aggressive stance in regional politics, he has recently focused on maintaining stability within the NDA coalition. Although he has faced occasional criticism from political rivals concerning his historical election filings, his allies maintained that his focus remains on the development policies initiated under the previous administration.
