Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday extended warm congratulations to Nitish Kumar on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar, along with Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, who have sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers in the newly formed NDA government.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Thursday administered the oath of office to newly elected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Tarn Taran, Harmeet Singh Sandhu, after his victory in the bypoll.
He added that Kumar's repeated return to office reflected the trust he continues to command across Bihar. "Nitish Kumar is returning as Chief Minister for the 10th time and I have seen the acceptance for him there... Bihar will progress further in the coming time," he told reporters.
While congratulating Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as he took the oath of office for a record 10th time, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday took a dig at him, hoping that he does not suffer any "dhoka" and completes his term.
In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, "Heartiest congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar Ji on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar. He is a skilled and experienced administrator. He has a splendid track record of good governance in the state. My heartfelt best wishes to him for the
Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar also took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time. A total of 25 leaders, apart from Nitish Kumar, took oath as part of the new NDA-led Bihar Cabinet.
Soon after Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha on Thursday took oaths as Bihar Cabinet Ministers.
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time at a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan on Sunday, marking a historic moment in the state's political landscape. His son, Nishant Kumar, congratulated him and the public for this honour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other prominent leaders of the NDA attended the swearing-in ceremony. The PM had skipped the swearing-in ceremony in the year 2020.
"On behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh, I have come here to congratulate the new government in Bihar. What we are seeing here today is the result of Nitish Kumar ji's vast experience and the double-engine government's efforts. I congratulate the people of Bihar...I congratulate Nitish
Speaking to the media, Tiwari said, "My hearty congratulations to the people of Bihar. For the 10th time, Nitish Kumar is going to be the CM of Bihar. He will take the oath in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bihar has once again made it clear that the people want development
BJP leader Nitin Nabin also hailed the NDA win and said that it is a matter of pride for everyone that Nitish Kumar will take the oath as the CM for the 10th time.