Bihar Chief Minister Swearing-In Ceremony: Date, Venue, Guest List, How to Watch Live

Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a historic 10th time on November 20, 2025, at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, marking a significant milestone in Indian politics. The carful orchestration of the swearing-in ceremony follows a massive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, where the alliance secured 202 out of 243 seats. The oath-taking event, scheduled for 11:30 a.m., will also see other ministers joining the new Bihar Cabinet, which is expected to include five to six fresh faces alongside seasoned leaders from BJP, JD(U), LJP (RV), HAM-S, and RLM.

Ahead of the ceremony, Nitish Kumar was elected as the Janata Dal (United) legislative party leader and is expected to submit his resignation to Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, along with letters of support from all NDA constituents. The Cabinet meeting preceding the swearing-in will likely finalize the ministerial portfolios, amid intense lobbying among allies regarding power-sharing arrangements. Umesh Singh Kushwaha, JD(U) state president, Mahnar MLA, and representatives from alliance partners such as Chirag Paswan’s LJP (RV) and Jitan Ram Manjhi’s HAM-S are expected to hold positions in the new Cabinet.

The high-profile event will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has confirmed his attendance, underscoring the political significance of the occasion. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (Bihar election in-charge), and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states will also participate. Leaders from NDA allies, including Chirag Paswan, are anticipated to be present, along with thousands of party supporters and workers.

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The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Gandhi Maidan, a historic venue in Patna, with tight security arrangements in place to handle the large gathering. The event will also be live-streamed across official social media handles of BJP and JD(U), including YouTube, Facebook, and X platforms. News channels will broadcast the ceremony, allowing citizens nationwide to witness the political transition in real time.

This oath-taking marks the beginning of NDA’s second consecutive term in Bihar under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, signaling continuity amidst changing political dynamics. It is seen as a reaffirmation of the alliance’s popularity and an opportunity to advance governance and development initiatives in Bihar over the coming years.

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