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Bihar New CM Live: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submits his resignation to the Governor; Samrat and Vijay Chaudhary also present
Chief minister Nitish Kumar holding his government’s last Cabinet meeting on April 14, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement
Nitish Kumar, who has been Chief Minister for the past 21 years, tendered his resignation, which was accepted by Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Governor Syed Ata Hasnain
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April 14, 2026 15:27
April 14, 2026 15:11
NDA leaders reach Lok Bhawan
NDA leaders are in the Lok Bhawan as CM Nitish Kumar is set to tender his resignation. Top BJP leaders from the State, along with party chief Nitin Nabin and the party’s central observer Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and others are also present.
April 14, 2026 15:04
Senior leaders meet Nitish Kumar ahead of his departure to Lok Bhawan
Some senior leaders, including BJP chief Nitin Nabin, party’s central observer Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and others have entered into the Chief Minister’s official residence to meet him before he comes out to reach Lok Bhawan, roughly 50m away, to tender his resignation at 3:15 p.m.
April 14, 2026 15:01
Decorated BJP office in Patna
April 14, 2026 14:54
Deserted look at JD(U) office
April 14, 2026 14:27
The burden of the new Bihar Chief Minister
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April 14, 2026 13:58
Nitish Kumar’s political journey: From rebellion to longest-serving CM
Nitish Kumar, a prominent figure in Bihar politics since the mid-1990s, will conclude his record ten terms as Chief Minister in March 2026. Kumar has navigated the complex political terrain of Bihar, marked by strategic alliances and governance initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and development.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs his government’s final Cabinet meeting, pictured with his Cabinet colleagues on Tuesday April 14, 2026 .
April 14, 2026 12:05
Nitish will keep providing marg darshan to the new State govt: Lakhendra Paswan
Two-time BJP MLA from Patepur and Minister for SC/ ST Welfare Lakhendra Paswan told press persons after cabinet meeting, “Nitish Kumar at the Cabinet meeting said that he has made developed and prosperous Bihar but he was happy and composed to say that he wanted to be member of the Upper House [Rajya Sabha] but he would continue providing his guidance [marg darshan] to the new government in the State.”
Kumar also get photographed with his Cabinet colleagues and expressed his blessings to all, Mr Paswan added.
April 14, 2026 11:42
Nitish Kumar helms his last Cabinet meeting
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday (April 14, 2026), held his last Cabinet meeting, ahead of his expected resignation.
Following the Cabinet meeting, which lasted 25 minutes, Nitish Kumar headed towards his official residence 1, Anne Marg. Later, he is likely to go to Raj Bhawan, a few yards away, at 3.15 p.m. to tender his resignation from the post.
It was an emotional moment for all but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was as usual in the Cabinet meeting, BJP leader and Cabinet minister Ram Kripal Yadav told media persons after the cabinet meeting.
JD(U) leader and Cabinet colleague Leshi Singh too echoed similar voices after the Cabinet meeting.
April 14, 2026 10:52
How are the political developments likely to unfold today
Nitish Kumar to hold Cabinet meeting at 11 a.m. at the State Secretariat
After the Cabinet meeting Kumar is likely to go to the Raj Bhawan to tender his resignation to the Governor Lt. Gen ( Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain.
At 3 p.m. at BJP headquarters the BJP legislature meeting is said to be held and thereafter an NDA legislature meeting will be held to elect its new leader, which will be announced by central observer Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
At 5 p.m. the elected NDA leader is said to go to the Raj Bhawan to stake claim to form the next government in the State.
April 14, 2026 10:49
Senior JD(U) leaders, Bihar Deputy CM meet Nitish at his residence
Senior JD(U) leaders like Sanjay Jha and Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his official residence 1, Anne Marg, ahead of the cabinet meeting to be held at State secretariat at 11 am.
April 14, 2026 10:48
Nitish Kumar likely to resign today
Bihar finds itself on the cusp of a new political epoch on Tuesday when Nitish Kumar, the State’s longest-serving Chief Minister, is slated to make way for the first-ever BJP-led government in the province.
Ahead of his likely resignation on April 14, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday April 13, 2026 met senior party leaders at his official residence to discuss names of legislators from the Janata Dal (United) who could be in the new Cabinet.
For the first time, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to have a Chief Minister in the State. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the new government on April 15 at Lok Bhawan.
(With inputs from ANI )
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