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Nitish Kumar Swearing-in Highlights: JD(U) President Nitish Kumar has taken the oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth term. Governor Phagu Chauhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Kumar at 4:30 pm today in the presence of top BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party president JP Nadda. The BJP, which has clinched 31 more seats than the 43 pocketed by Kumar's JD(U), is likely to have two deputy chief ministers on the lines of Uttar Pradesh. The names of four-time MLAs Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi, who were chosen the leader and the deputy leader of the BJP legislature party are doing the rounds for the post. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates.
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|The newly formed BiharCabinet to hold a meeting tomorrow. A special session of the state legislative Assembly to be held on 23rd November. (ANI)
DevendraFadnavis,BJPin-charge for Bihar elections says, "SushilModiJi is not at all upset. He is an asset to us. Party will think about him, a new responsibility will be given to him".
:Congrats to Nitish Kumar & all newly sworn-in ministers. I'm sure that under PMModi'sguidance, NDA will give, pro-farmer, women, youth & development-oriented govt in State. I assurepplof Bihar that NDA is committed tofulfiltheir aspirations.
|Bihar Chief MinisterNitishKumar says, "It is the decision of theBJPto not fieldSushilModias the Deputy Chief Minister. They should be asked about this".
|DevendraFadnavis,BJPin-charge for Bihar elections says,"We are very happy. NDA got an amazing victory in Bihar. This government will run for the next 5 years and will take Bihar forward".
|BharatiyaJanataParty (BJP) leadersMangalPandeyandAmarendraPratapSingh take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers.
|SantoshKumarSuman, son of HindustaniAwamMorcha(HAM) chiefJitanRamManjhi&MukeshSahniofVikassheelInsaanParty (VIP) take oath as a Cabinet Minister of Bihar.
TamilNaduChief Minister KPalaniswamion Monday greeted his Bihar counterpartNitishKumar on assuming office for a record fourth straight termandwishedhim all success."I congratulate you on your assumption of chargeastheChief Minister ofBihar for a record fourth time (term)and wish you a successful tenure,"Palaniswamisaid inhiscongratulatorymessage sent toNitishKumar. (PTI)
|JDUleaders Vijay KumarChoudhary,VijendraPrasadYadav,AshokChoudhary, andMewaLalChoudharytakes oath as Cabinet Ministers of Bihar.
|Nitish Kumar has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the seventh time and for thefourth consecutive term.
|Bihar governor Phagu Chauhan arrives at Raj Bhavan for the swearing-in ceremony.
