Shivraj Singh to announce Bihar CM face:BJP appoints him observer for NDA leader; 5 in contention

The political buzz over the formation of a new government in Bihar has intensified. The BJP has appointed Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as an observer for the election of the legislative party leader. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already taken oath as a Rajya Sabha MP. The NDA now has to announce a new Chief Minister. Shivraj, who has served four terms as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, has experience in gauging the mood of legislators. With several constituent parties in the NDA in Bihar, he has been tasked with ensuring consensus on an acceptable name. Keeping the upcoming Assembly elections in mind, the BJP is looking for a face that can balance ‘Brand Modi’ with local caste and regional equations. 3 Men and 3 Women in the Race for CM Amid the current political situation in Bihar, discussions are ongoing within the NDA over the new Chief Minister. There is speculation that the post may go to the BJP this time. Five names have emerged in the race, including Samrat Choudhary, Sanjeev Chaurasia, Janak Ram, Shreyasi Singh and Dharmshila Gupta.
Nitish Kumar became Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on Friday. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath in the presence of several Bihar NDA leaders. He has now joined the select group of leaders who have been members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Bihar Assembly and Legislative Council. This is his first term in the Rajya Sabha. Nitish Kumar may resign tomorrow April 13, 2026: Nitish Kumar may address the NDA legislature party meeting and submit his resignation from the Chief Minister’s post. April 14-15, 2026: Announcement of the new Chief Minister and swearing-in of the new government is likely. There may be 2 Deputy CMs from JDU According to sources, the current NDA formula may continue. Under this, JDU may get the Deputy CM post for the first time, with the possibility of two Deputy Chief Ministers from the party. The Assembly Speaker’s post may also go to JDU. Sources within JDU suggest that one of the two Deputy CM posts is almost certain to go to Nishant Kumar. This would place the party’s leadership in Bihar in his hands.