Nitish Kumar, the leader of the Janata Dal (United), took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time today ( 20-November-2025). This is a major moment in Bihar’s politics, as no other leader in the state has served as Chief Minister so many times. The oath-taking ceremony took place at Patna’s famous Gandhi Maidan, a location deeply connected with both political history and Nitish Kumar’s past swearing-in events.

Prime Minister Narendra Modiattended the ceremony, which was notable because he did not attend Nitish Kumar’s oath-taking in 2020. His presence this time signaled strong support from the central government and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Gandhi Maidan has a long history of hosting important political events. It was the place where Jayaprakash Narayan gave his historic call for “total revolution” in 1974. Nitish Kumar also took oath at the same venue in 2005, 2010, and 2015. Once again, the ground became the centre of political attention as several top leaders arrived for the event.

Many Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states attended the ceremony to show unity within the alliance. Leaders present included Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Their attendance sent a clear message that the NDA stands firmly behind Nitish Kumar. The oath was administered by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. Several other important political leaders, including Chirag Paswan, the chief of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), were also present.

Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in for the 10th time shows how deeply rooted he is in Bihar’s political structure. Over the years, he has played a central role in the state’s governance, switching alliances when needed and maintaining a strong influence on Bihar’s direction. His latest oath-taking highlights both his political stability and the NDA’s confidence in his leadership.