Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar; Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav take oath
Samrat Choudhary took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026 at Lok Bhawan, Patna, administered by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, succeeding Nitish Kumar, who had resigned after becoming a Rajya Sabha member.
Summary
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026. The Hindu and Business Standard report that Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath at Lok Bhawan in Patna, and that Choudhary is the first BJP leader to hold the post. Choudhary succeeds Nitish Kumar, who relinquished the post on 14 April after becoming a Rajya Sabha MP; Choudhary had been Deputy Chief Minister holding the Home portfolio in the dissolved cabinet. JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav also took oath, and the Prime Minister's congratulatory message refers to both as Deputy Chief Ministers. Under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and the other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the Chief Minister's advice.
Key facts
- Date
- 15 April 2026
- Venue
- Lok Bhawan, Patna
- Oath administered by
- Governor Syed Ata Hasnain
- Predecessor
- Nitish Kumar (resigned 14 April after becoming a Rajya Sabha MP)
- Deputy CMs
- Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav (JD(U))
- Constitutional basis
- Article 164(1): CM appointed by the Governor
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who administered the oath of office to Samrat Choudhary as Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Governor Syed Ata Hasnain
The Hindu and Business Standard report that Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath at Lok Bhawan, Patna.
Consider the following statements about the change of government in Bihar in April 2026: 1. Samrat Choudhary is the first BJP leader to become Chief Minister of Bihar. 2. Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, who took oath alongside him, are BJP leaders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct per The Hindu and Business Standard. Statement 2 is wrong: both are JD(U) leaders.
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister?
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Correct answer: B — Article 164
Article 164(1) provides for the appointment of the Chief Minister by the Governor and of other Ministers on the CM's advice. Article 163 deals with the Council of Ministers aiding and advising the Governor; Article 167 with the CM's duties to furnish information; Article 356 with failure of constitutional machinery.