Nitish Kumar Takes Oath as Bihar CM for 10th Time; NDA Wins 202 of 243 Seats
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Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time; NDA wins 202/243 seats; 26 Cabinet Ministers.
Key facts
Nitish Kumar sworn in as CM of Bihar for the 10th time by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on November 21, 2025
NDA won 202 out of 243 assembly seats in the 2025 Bihar elections
Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha serve as Deputy Chief Ministers, with 26 Cabinet Ministers
Nitish Kumar's record 10th term makes him one of the longest-serving chief ministers in Indian history
Result reaffirms NDA's dominance in eastern India with implications for Rajya Sabha composition
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on November 20, 2025. The NDA won a decisive 202 out of 243 assembly seats. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha serve as Deputy Chief Ministers, with 26 Cabinet Ministers.
This Bihar election result is significant for national politics as it reaffirms NDA's dominance in eastern India. Nitish Kumar's record 10th term makes him one of the longest-serving chief ministers in Indian history. The result will have implications for Rajya Sabha composition and national policy directions.
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Q: Assess the political significance of Nitish Kumar's record tenth oath as Bihar Chief Minister and its implications for federal politics.
Answer (50 words):
Sworn in by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on November 20, 2025, Nitish Kumar assumed office for a record tenth time. The NDA secured 202 of 243 assembly seats. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha became Deputy CMs, with 26 Cabinet Ministers, reinforcing NDA dominance and shaping Rajya Sabha composition significantly.
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Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the _____ time in November 2025.
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Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on November 20, 2025. The NDA won 202 out of 243 assembly seats. This makes him one of the longest-serving chief ministers in Indian history.
When was Nitish Kumar sworn in for his 10th term as Bihar Chief Minister?
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on November 21, 2025.
How many assembly seats did the NDA win in Bihar?
The NDA won a decisive 202 out of 243 assembly seats.
Who were named Deputy Chief Ministers, and how large was the Cabinet?
Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha serve as Deputy Chief Ministers, with 26 Cabinet Ministers.
What political significance was attached to the Bihar election result?
The result reaffirms NDA's dominance in eastern India and will have implications for Rajya Sabha composition and national policy directions. Nitish Kumar's record 10th term makes him one of the longest-serving chief ministers in Indian history.
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